Why Behavioral Economics Alone Won’t Fix Inequality
Let’s be clear right now. I’m a financial idiot. That’s why I work with this team But have previous decision negatively impacted my overall financial health? Economic inequality has long… Read More
How Ransomware Threatens Our Food Supply
Imagine walking into your favorite grocery store only to find the shelves empty, not because of a natural disaster or a strike, but because of a silent, invisible threat—ransomware. It’s… Read More
What Your Eyes Reveal About You
Unlocking Personality Traits Through Eye Movements When was the last time you wondered what your eyes say about you? Most of us think of our eyes as simple tools for… Read More
What Beavers Can Teach Us About Early Humans
When we think of ancient human diets, our minds often leap to images of early humans hunting mammoths or large deer. But what if the reality was far more diverse… Read More
Next Week in Science, August 30, 2024
Actually, let me start by going in reverse. Did you see our article on the aging plateaus? Super interesting stuff from Science. Here’s what we have coming up next week…. Read More
Why You Should Care About Cascading Bank Failures
In today’s interconnected world, financial systems are more intertwined than ever before. Imagine a line of dominoes standing in a row. If one domino falls, it can trigger a chain… Read More
The Mystery of the Terror Birds
Imagine standing on the wind-swept plains of South America millions of years ago. Suddenly, a massive, flightless bird, taller than a human and built like a predatory tank, comes into… Read More
Should We Protect Horses from Competition Stress with Medication?
Author’s note: This post also appeared on our sister site, This Week in Pet Health. Head on over there for the latest in science-based news on animal welfare! Horses and… Read More
How a Tiny Protein Could Revolutionize Environmental Cleanup
When you think of pollution, what comes to mind? Probably images of smog-choked cities, littered beaches, or perhaps oil spills. But there’s a class of pollutants that’s even more insidious—per-… Read More
The Late-Night Bite: How Meal Timing Affects Your Sleep
We’ve all been there—those nights when you grab a late-night snack, thinking it’s no big deal. But what if I told you that this seemingly innocent habit could be messing… Read More