New Research
Kids Get Confused by Anthropomorphized Animals in Storybooks
This doesn't mean we should stop reading them those books, however
Booking Your Vacation At Work? Bad Idea
Study finds that booking a vacation at work tends to lead to purchasing more expensive hotels and being less satisfied with your trip
Chimpanzees Have Bromances, Too
Male chimps can forge long-lasting friendships
Astronomers Just Discovered an Asteroid With Rings
They aren't supposed to be there, but...there they are.
New Rule: Just Drink When You’re Thirsty
Don't worry about hitting some arbitrary X-cups-of-water-a-day target
Why Dark-Colored Pigeons Are More Common in Cities
Melanin seems to help the birds get rid of potentially toxic compounds from the environment
There's an Actual Scientific Reason Not to Pee in the Pool
When urine mixes with chlorine, potentially harmful substances can result
Young Men Often Deal With Unwanted Sexual Advances From Women
Nearly half of the male students surveyed said they had been on the receiving end of an attempt at sexual coercion
So Far, E-Cigarettes Don't Seem to Have Inspired Many Smokers to Quit
E-cigarette users were no more or less likely to quit than smokers who stuck with tobacco
Young Fish Exposed to Deepwater Horizon Oil Develop Defects in Their Hearts
The impacts extend to economically valuable species such as tuna and amberjack
Never Underestimate a Goat; It's Not As Stupid As It Looks
Goats are not just cute and somewhat comical, but also surprisingly intelligent, new research finds
Women Who Are Stressed Out Have More Difficulty Getting Pregnant
This is the first time that scientists have proven that there is a relationship between stress and becoming pregnant
Air Pollution Contributes to One in Eight Deaths
The World Health Organization says air pollution is the leading environmental hazard
Bitcoin's Rules Might Reward Self-Interest a Little Too Much
If bitcoin's rules aren't rewritten, the cryptocurrency could be in trouble
Mount Everest Formed Because of India’s Relentless Push Against Asia
Just think of India as a giant Himalayas bulldozer
A Third of All Americans Live Paycheck-to-Paycheck
A report identifies the "wealthy hand-to-mouth," people with a high net value but little to no cash
Humans Killed the Moa, Genetics Study Suggests
Yet another species humans have the distinct honor of eradicating
Globally, Deaths From War And Murder Are in Decline
The world is getting safer, even if it doesn't necessarily feel like it
Putting Your Hand Over Your Heart Makes You Both Appear And Behave More Honestly
Our bodily actions have more influence over our behavior and perceptions than we might realize
Not Everyone Thinks Extreme Happiness Is an Ideal State of Being
Being happy—but not too happy—is the safest route.
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