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Why Giving and Receiving Compliments Feel Great, According to Science
January 24th is national compliment day. Here’s why you should participate.
What Our Noses Know: The Significance of Our Sense of Smell
COVID is taking away the sense of smell for a growing number of people. It’s a bigger deal than you might think.
The Brain Benefits of Learning a New Language
Whether you learn French or Klingon, your brain will thank you for learning a new language.
No, Beauty Is Not in the Eye of the Beholder: A Deep Dive Into the Science of Attractiveness
A study suggests that beauty standards aren’t as arbitrary as they seem. Click here to feel insecure.
Nature Inspiring Technology: How the Click Beetle Is Revolutionizing Robotics
The click beetle’s unique ability has inspired a new breakthrough in robotics that could save countless lives.
The Fermi Paradox Explained: Are the Aliens Giving Us the Cold Shoulder?
If there’s a high probability of extraterrestrial intelligent life, why haven’t we been contacted by them yet? This question is known as the Fermi paradox.
8 Scientifically Proven Ways to Boost Your Sex Appeal
Ditch the oysters. These research based methods of boosting your sex appeal are where it’s at.
DNA Tracking Companies are Helping Investigators Solve Cold Cases, But is it Ethical?
Some DNA tracking companies share genetic data with police to help solve violent crime cases. This raises questions about how to balance protecting privacy with bringing criminals to justice.
The 6 Strongest Animals in the World
If you thought your buddy who can bench press 225 pounds was the strongest animal in the world, you were wrong. These are the 6 strongest animals out there.
7 Brain Hacks to Feel Less Tired During the Day
We’ve all had days when it feels impossible to keep your eyes open or your head off your desk. So, here are 7 brain hacks to help you feel more awake instantly.
5 New Species Discovered in 2021 So Far
Every year, scientists discover a bunch of amazing new species. From tiny octopuses to even tinier chameleons, here are a few that they’ve discovered so far in 2021.
The Dark History of Radium and Its Everyday Uses in America
Today, the harmful effects of radiation on the human body are well-known. But there was a time when radium was purposely put in a wide range of household consumer products.
Why Catalytic Converter Theft Is on the Rise
Believe it or not, there’s a part of your car that’s worth more than gold, and thieves want to get their hands on it. Here’s why catalytic converter theft has become such a huge problem.
The Coolest and Most Famous Inventions of Nikola Tesla
Nikola Tesla is among the greatest scientific minds to ever live. To fully understand his contribution to the modern world, let’s take a look at some of his coolest and most famous inventions.
5 Painless Daily Habits That Can Improve Your Mental Health
With anxiety and depression rates on the rise since the pandemic, it’s more important now than ever to incorporate habits into your daily life to nurture your mental health.
How Whale Vomit Can Make You Rich: What Is Ambergris?
A group of 35 fishermen recently found a chunk of ambergris (aka whale vomit) worth $1.5 million. What is ambergris and what makes this stuff so valuable?
How Do Lobsters Communicate With Each Other?
Scientists have come a long way in learning about how human beings communicate with each other. Obviously, we can talk and use sign language. We can read and write. We can send each other GIFs and emojis to express our emotions toward a meme. One method of communication that scientists have recently begun to dig […]
BioRender: Science Illustration Made Easy
BioRender already has over 200,000 users, and it seems inevitable that more and more of the scientific community will transition over to using BioRender rather than less-specialized programs like PowerPoint and Illustrator.