The value of basic research
There are so many things to research: medicine, rockets, farming methods, all with clear goals
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Impersonations are vocal caricatures
Some imitators and impressionists have the uncanny ability to sound exactly like the person they
Heat makes us more aggressive and violent
The Netherlands is recovering from what was the warmest May in three centuries and more
The false promises of brain training apps
“The brain is like a muscle. The more you use it, the stronger it becomes.” While not false in other contexts, those words aren’t referring to using brain training apps.
The science behind the Laurel-Yanny debate
Again, the internet is divided over a viral meme: an audio clip where some hear
What do twins tell us about the rest of us?
Meeting twins you might be dazzled by their similarity or surprised by their differences. Scientists
Using expressions to streamline your conversations
Using expressions like to kick the bucket makes language easier to understand and faster to
The birth control pill influences brain and behavior
To take a pill every day: it’s an important contraceptive used by millions of women.
Should the use of brain stimulation be better controlled?
The past 30 years has seen an explosion in brain stimulation used in research. Now
Shifting gears: language changes with context
Talking in a noisy car can be annoying. You almost have to shout to be