Hot and getting hotter – 5 essential reads on high temps and human bodies
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If a robot is conscious, is it OK to turn it off? The moral implications of building true AIs
What do you owe a faithful android like Data? CBS Anand Vaidya, San José State University In the “Star Trek:...
Why do hammerhead sharks have hammer-shaped heads?
A great hammerhead shark’s two eyes can be 3 feet apart on opposite sides of its skull. Ken Kiefer 2/Image...
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...
Defining when human life begins is not a question science can answer – it’s a question of politics and ethical values
Science can observe these various phases of fetal development but cannot determine when human life begins. UrsaHoogle/E+ via Getty Images...
What makes smoky, charred barbecue taste so good? The chemistry of cooking over an open flame
Cooking food over an open flame produces unique flavors thanks to some interesting chemistry. Lars Szatmari / EyeEm via Getty...
5 ways science and nature can benefit wellness
5 ways science and nature can benefit wellness Authored and Sponsored by Natean In recent years, wellness has become top...
What the new science of authenticity says about discovering your true self
Studies show that feelings of ease and comfort in a given situation – what psychologists call ‘fluency’ – are tied...
What makes a fruit flavorful?
Aroma plays a big role in flavor perception. Lina Darjan/500px via Getty Images Marcio Resende, University of Florida and Harry...
A taste for sweetness – the love of sugar
A taste for sweetness – the love of sugar Being able to perceive sweetness can guide foragers to the most...
How do fireworks work?
How do fireworks work? Colors, sparks, booms and whistles all require different pyrotechnic recipes. chensiyuan/WikimediaCommons, CC BY-SA Paul E. Smith,...
Karma – we get for what we do
Karma - we get for what we do Karma - we get for what we do The Intro People should...
The science of habits
The science of habits The science of habits If you’re trying to break a bad habit or start a good...
Lab–grown and plant–based meat: the science, psychology and future of meat alternatives
Would you eat cultured meat? HQuality via Shutterstock Daniel Merino, The Conversation and Gemma Ware, The Conversation Lab–grown and plant–based...
Fact vs. fake – why don’t we trust science anymore? Documentary
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Was 2020 A Simulation? (Science & Math of the Simulation Theory)
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