The Social Drinking Dilemma: Does More Drinking Equal More Money?
Men in East Asia who can tolerate alcohol well do not see a financial advantage over their colleagues who cannot. In East Asia, social drinking…
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Scientist Solves Nearly 60-Year-Old Game Theory Conundrum
To comprehend the capability of autonomous vehicles in navigating the complexities of the road, scientists frequently resort to game theory – a branch of mathematics…
The Lager Legacy: German Researchers Discover How a 400-Year-Old Mistake Revolutionized Beer
Researchers suggest that lager beer, which now makes up around 90% of beer consumption, originated from a hybrid yeast species in Munich in 1602. This…
Pet Ownership, Stress, and Loneliness: A Complex Relationship Unveiled During COVID-19
During the pandemic, dog and cat owners reported a closer bond with their pets, however, the relationship between pets and stress or loneliness is complicated….
COVID Cages: Pandemic Has Reduced Diverse Urban Interactions
Mobility-related data show the pandemic has had a lasting effect, limiting the breadth of places people visit in cities. A study by MIT reveals that…
A Grizzly Discovery: Search for Ancient Bears in Alaskan Cave Leads to an Important Human Revelation
Researchers have discovered that some modern Alaska Natives still live almost exactly where their ancestors did 3,000 years ago, highlighting genetic continuity in Southeast Alaska…
Capturing the Meaning of Moments: The Science of Selfies and Why People Include Themselves in Photos
Study finds some selfies help capture the meaning of an event. Research suggests that the perspective of a photo—first-person or third-person—reflects an individual’s intent to…
If It Pays To Be a Jerk, Why Isn’t Everyone That Way? Unraveling the Evolutionary Puzzle
Long-term research on chimpanzees offers new clues to the puzzle of personality. A recent study reveals that male chimpanzees with aggressive, bullying personalities attain higher…
The Great Chocolate Crisis: How Swift Action Halted a Salmonella Epidemic
Avoiding a global chocolate disaster – how tracing and recalls avoided a worldwide Salmonella outbreak. Largest ever recall of chocolate products in global history, just…
Sweaty Secret to Serenity: Unlocking Social Anxiety Relief Through Body Odor
European researchers found that human sweat odors may boost mental health treatment, particularly for social anxiety. Patients exposed to these odors during mindfulness therapy showed…
Uncovering the Secret Lives of Desert Ants With Revolutionary Tracking Technology
Groundbreaking tracking technology that has revealed new insights into how desert ants navigate their complex worlds could inspire the next generation of smart, efficient robots….
Startling – New Study Reveals Dynamic Nature of School Discipline
According to researchers from the University of California, Berkeley, the rates of school discipline vary greatly and follow a predictable pattern throughout the school year,…
The Dark Secrets of Leonardo da Vinci’s Codex Atlanticus: Researchers Unmask the Culprit
A study published in the prestigious journal Scientific Reports has revealed the nature of the black stains on the passepartout of the ancient document. The…
The Dark Side of TikTok: A Haven or Hindrance for Mental Health?
The algorithm of a massive social media company provides mental health support to some, but at what expense? As TikTok continues to gain popularity, concerns…
Hiding in Plain Sight: Scientists Discover Hidden Secret of “Jellyfish” Fossils
Despite being abundant on the ocean floor, sea anemones are among the most elusive fossils due to their soft bodies lacking hard parts that can…
Researchers Develop Eco-Friendly, Carbon-Negative Concrete
Washington State University researchers have developed a carbon-negative, eco-friendly concrete formula that is almost as strong as traditional concrete. In a proof-of-concept work, the researchers…
Optimizing Nutrition – Scientists Sequence Faba Bean Genome
Genetic studies provide a boost to the “Beans IN Toast” project. The genome of the faba bean, which boasts a massive 13 billion bases, surpassing…
Legends Come Alive: “Nine-Tailed” Galeaspid Fossil Fuels Ancient Lore and Evolutionary Insights
A new fossilized galeaspid species, Foxaspis novemura, has been discovered in China, featuring a unique nine-rayed caudal fin. The species was found to be an…
