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Psychology

Is Religion Dying? Not Everywhere—and Definitely Not for Everyone

You’re sipping your coffee, scrolling headlines. One says religion is on the decline. Another talks about the rise of the “nones.” Maybe you’ve even noticed it in your own life—fewer people at church, less talk of faith at school or work. But hold up. What if the global story of religion isn’t that it’s disappearing—but […]

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Psychology

High Diversity, Low Inclusion: Baseball’s DEI Blind Spot

Baseball fans love stats. Home runs. WAR, fWAR, bWAR. OBP, WHIP But there’s one stat that’s been getting a lot of attention lately: diversity. Major League Baseball (MLB) scored an impressive A+ in coach diversity and an A in player diversity, according to annual report cards by the Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sports […]

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Psychology

You Can Trick Your Brain into Growing a Sixth Finger

Ever wanted a superpower? Your brain might already have one. No, seriously. With just a mirror, a rubber finger, and some strategic stroking (not the weird kind, promise), researchers managed to convince people they had six fingers. Not metaphorically—these folks felt the touch, owned the finger, and swore it was part of their body. And […]

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Psychology

Wait—You Can Dream About a Body You Never Had?

Let’s play a quick game: Close your eyes and picture yourself in a dream. You might be flying, losing your teeth, or running late for school again (ugh). But here’s the question—what body are you dreaming with? Now, here’s the twist: What if you were born without a limb… would you still dream of having […]

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Psychology

The Test That Flipped the Script on Police Bias

What if everything you thought you knew about detecting discrimination was—statistically speaking—flawed? That’s exactly what a group of researchers just uncovered when they applied a powerful new method to millions of police stops in California. And the results? Jaw-dropping. The test didn’t just suggest racial bias in policing—it confirmed it in a way we’ve never […]

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Health

The Office of the Future… Underground?

Picture this: You step into an elevator, press a button, and descend—not up to a flashy high-rise office, but down into the earth. Welcome to the underground office workspace (UOW), a concept gaining traction in cities that are running out of space and looking for more sustainable building solutions. But here’s the twist: Some people […]

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Psychology

Ketamine and Your Brain: A Mind-Bending Mystery Unraveled

Perpetually-in-the-news Elon Musk has detailed his use of the drug Ketamine. You’ve probably heard of ketamine. Maybe you know it as a party drug. Maybe you’ve read that it’s a revolutionary treatment for depression. But here’s the million-dollar question: What happens when people use it for years? A recent deep dive into brain research has […]

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