The more we’re exposed to something, the more appealing we’ll found it. This applies not only to physical attractiveness but also to music, among other things. Professor Vishton examines the studies on this phenomenon. […]
Do you ever feel like you get ignored by the object of your affection or are constantly getting passed over for more conventionally attractive people? Professor Vishton explains how to make yourself more attractive and even lovable via something called mere-exposure. […]
Ethical concerns about artificial intelligence plague as many industries as AI can affect. If machine learning reaches a significant point, how much responsibility—and blame—should AI take on? Medicinal microbots raise countless questions. […]
Love. It’s the stuff of poetry—the stuff of life. However, few poets have examined the science behind why we fall in love. Professor Vishton offers a cognitive neuroscience take on love and explains precisely why the eyes are so powerful. […]
Having thriving health in your later years is easily within your reach. It does, however, require some special attention. Professor Ormsbee explains what you should focus on. […]
Pfizer’s Covid vaccination may be safe for children as young as 12. While many vaccines have been integrated into standard health practice for young children, Covid shots have heretofore been restricted to ages 16 and up. Vaccines contain more than just dead viruses. […]
While special consideration must be paid to nutritional needs for children, on the other end of the spectrum are nutrition and exercise changes that occur as we age. Professor Ormsbee discusses what specifically you should be focusing on and why it matters. […]
Although the nutritional needs for children are similar to adults in most ways, you should be aware of some areas where extra attention is required. Professor Ormsbee discusses three nutrients of particular importance for children: calcium, iron, and water intake. […]
Depression levels in teens are the highest psychologists have ever seen. Without access to new experiences, peers, a normal social structure, or personal connections, teenagers are suffering stagnation that sometimes ends in suicide. Depression falls into two distinct categories: reactive and clinical. […]
Over 17 million Americans per month use marijuana—three million use it daily. It’s the most popular illegal drug in the world, though it’s becoming legalized on a state-by-state basis for medical and even recreational use. Its uses are varied, as are its effects. […]
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