The Election That Changed Nothing
Why Political Polarization Endures Politics has always been a battleground of ideas, but in recent years, something deeper and more divisive has emerged. You’ve likely felt it too—the overwhelming sense… Read More
Coffee and Your Brain: Could Your Daily Cup Protect Against Alzheimer’s?
Imagine a world where your daily cup of coffee does more than just wake you up in the morning. What if it could slow down the cognitive decline associated with… Read More
You will not be 100
Imagine a future where people regularly live to be 120 or even 150. Wouldn’t that be something? For many years, scientists, futurists, and everyday people alike have pondered whether such… Read More
The Magic of the Mind
How Magicians Unveil Human and Animal Cognition Imagine watching a magician pull off a seemingly impossible trick: a coin vanishes from their hand, only to reappear behind your ear. You’re… Read More
Next week in Science, October 4, 2024
I have nothing intelligent or interesting to say today, so I’ll just say some gibberish about the weather and bugs. I’ve noticed that there are three “seasons” of bugs around… Read More
Unveiling Nature’s Map: How Butterflies Hold the Key to Climate’s Genetic Legacy
Imagine you’re hiking in the Alps, taking in the crisp mountain air, when a butterfly flits by. What if I told you that tiny creature carries a map—an ancient one,… Read More
Predicting Tomorrow’s Crimes
How Human Mobility is Changing the Game Imagine if we could foresee crime before it happens, allowing law enforcement to step in and prevent it. No, this isn’t science fiction…. Read More
AI in Education
An Invisible Threat? Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept confined to sci-fi movies or high-tech labs. Today, it’s at the heart of our everyday lives, shaping industries… Read More
Psychedelics and Safety: What We Know So Far
Imagine sitting in a quiet room, eyes closed, heart pounding as you prepare for a journey unlike any other. You’ve volunteered for a clinical study, where scientists are investigating the… Read More
Pain, Spirituality, and Cellular Aging
Chronic pain – it’s a term that evokes empathy, frustration, and often, a sense of helplessness. For the millions living with it, every day is a challenge, filled with physical… Read More