Body dysmorphic disorder is more common than eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia,
Body dysmorphic disorder is more common than eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia, yet few people are aware of its dangers...
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How dangerous was the Ohio chemical train derailment? An environmental engineer assesses the long-term risks
peopleSeveral cars that contained hazardous chemicals burned after the Feb. 3, 2023, derailment. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Andrew J. Whelton,...
Meaning of LIFE?
The meaning of life is a complex and subjective question that has been debated by philosophers, theologians, and scientists...
Earthquake in Turkey exposes gap between seismic knowledge and action – but it is possible to prepare
Worst-hit areas in Turkey were reduced to rubble. Erhan Sevenler/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Louise K. Comfort, University of Pittsburgh;...
Large numbers of Americans want a strong, rough, anti-democratic leader
Many Americans, many of them Republicans, seek leaders who would violate basic principles of democracy. AP Photo/Ben Gray Tarah Williams,...
How the distortion of Martin Luther King Jr.‘s words enables more, not less, racial division within American society
The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. addresses a cheering crowd in Cleveland, Ohio, on July 27, 1965. Bettmann/Getty Images Hajar...
About one-third of the food Americans buy is wasted, hurting the climate and consumers’ wallets
Wasted food – and land, labor, chemicals, water and energy. ATU Images via Getty Images Brian E. Roe, The Ohio...
The right to vote is not in the Constitution
Voters in Nashville, Tennessee, faced long lines in March 2020. AP Photo/Mark Humphrey Morgan Marietta, UMass Lowell If you’re looking...
‘Great resignation’? ‘Quiet quitting’? If you’re surprised by America’s anti-work movement, maybe you need to watch more movies
The 1994 movie ‘Clerks’ was one of many ‘Slacker films’ that were made in the 1990s. Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images...
The 5,000-year history of writer’s block
The romantic image of the writer doesn’t do justice to the tedious reality of churning out words, one after another....
Humans evolved with their microbiomes – like genes, your gut microbes pass from one generation to the next
The gut microbiome may also play a role in personalized medicine. nopparit/iStock via Getty Images Plus Taichi A. Suzuki, Max...
8 Tips for a Pet-Friendly Workplace
From wagging tails popping into virtual work calls to cuddle breaks between tasks, many pet parents have gotten used to...
Why are some people mosquito magnets and others unbothered? A medical entomologist points to metabolism, body odor and mindset
Mosquitoes need to feed on blood in order to reproduce. But how do they choose whom to feed on? boonchai...
Here’s how government documents are classified to keep sensitive information safe
Donald Trump is under federal investigation for mishandling classified documents. Aquir Jeffrey Fields, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and...
When was talking invented? A language scientist explains how this unique feature of human beings may have evolved
Humans are the only animals that express their thoughts in full sentences. Oliver Rossi/DigitalVision via Getty Images Richard Futrell, University...
Feeling connected enhances mental and physical health – here are 4 research-backed ways to find moments of connection with loved ones and strangers
Connecting can mean sharing a hearty laugh. Klaus Vedfelt/DigitalVision via Getty Images Dave Smallen, Metropolitan State University A woman and...
Is the US in a recession? Well, that depends on whom you ask – and what measure they use
Fears that the U.S. is in recession are growing. Spencer Platt/Getty Images D. Brian Blank, Mississippi State University The U.S....
Human garbage is a plentiful but dangerous source of food for polar bears finding it harder to hunt seals on dwindling sea ice
Scenes like this one are becoming increasingly common in the Arctic. ALEXANDER GRIR/Contributor/AFP via Getty Images Thomas Scott Smith, Brigham...
Lost touch with someone? Reach out – your friend will likely appreciate it more than you think
People tend to underestimate how much a friend they’ve lost contact with would enjoy a simple note saying ‘hi.’ JGI/Tom...
How the Black Wage Gap Impacts Black Households Today
How the Black Wage Gap Impacts Black Households Today Source While it's no secret that Black Americans have always earned...
Vitamin D2 and D3: what’s the difference and which should you take?
Vitamin D3 is found in fish, cheese, and eggs. Cegli/Shutterstock James Brown, Aston University Vitamin D is important for maintaining...
Why does love feel magical? It’s an evolutionary advantage
Evolutionary psychology may explain why magical thinking is so central to love. Viva Luna Studios via Unsplash, CC BY Benjamin...
What does it mean to be a ‘person’? Different cultures have different answers
A 4-month-old baby girl is tended by her grandmother inside a church in Duekoue, Ivory Coast, in 2011. AP Photo/Rebecca...
