Health
Why Can’t We Quit Diet Coke? The Drink Hacks Our Brains In More Ways Than One
By Elana Spivack
The formulation hacks our brain in ways that we don’t really have as much control over.
Health
This Probiotic Could Be A Missing Link Between Our Gut and Our Mental Health
By Elana Spivack
One potential mechanism underlying the gut-brain axis has been found.
Health
British Wartime Rationing Reveals a Shocking Truth About Sugar
By Elana Spivack
There’s a correlation between eating sugar in infancy and increased risk for diabetes and high blood pressure.
Health
The Secret To Slowing Aging Might Be Hiding In Plain Sight
By Chen Hou and The Conversation
Researchers have known for decades that the faster an animal grows, the shorter its lifespan, at least among mammals.
Health
Parasitic Fungi Can Take Over A Brain For Its Own Benefit. It Gets Worse.
By Rohini Subrahmanyam and Knowable Magazine
Here’s the science behind the horror.
Health
Humans Can Make Better Choices In Elections Than A Monkey, Right? Right?
By Michael Platt and The Conversation
Researchers show that when it comes to election decisions, humans don’t have much of an edge on monkeys.
Pet Science
Why Are Cats So Flexible? This Body Part Is Key
By Elana Spivack
Cats aren’t liquids, but they are amazingly flexible.
Sweet Science
A Candy Engineer Reveals What A Snickers Bar Is Actually Made Of
By Richard Hartel and The Conversation
The components of one Snickers bar showcase several common processes used in candy science.
Health
Can You Hack Your Way Out of Daylight Savings’ Effects? Science Says Yes
By Elana Spivack
Even if it’s just an hour back, these tricks can help you navigate the small disruption.
Health
This Minimal Amount of Exercise Can Still Unlock Notable Cognitive Benefits
By Hannah Docter-Loeb
It is not a surprise that exercise could be a protector.
