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  1. nature
    Oh God, These Whales Can Imitate Human Speech NowIf whales could talk …
    By Gabriella Paiella
  2. how does that make you feel
    The Same Traits That Make a Good Therapist Also Make a Bad OneA new study found that the same behaviors people loved in their therapists were also the ones that they said turned them off.
    By Ilana Strauss
  3. science of us
    6 New Things Researchers Learned About Single People in 2017The studies say it’s a pretty great time to be unattached.
    By Bella DePaulo
  4. science of us
    These Ideas About Sexual Attraction May Be Based on Shoddy ScienceFrom the researcher who brought us “men really do find high heels sexier,” and other insights.
    By Melinda Wenner Moyer
  5. science of us
    Having a Daughter Makes Dads More Politically PolarizedIn whichever direction they already happen to lean.
    By Jesse Singal
  6. studies
    Exciting New Study Claims Cheese May Do Wonders for Your HeartResearchers say even a small piece per day could reduce risk of heart disease.
    By Clint Rainey
  7. science
    Study Confirms Women Are Also Better Than Men at EatingThe CDC says their diets are likelier to include enough fruits and vegetables.
    By Clint Rainey
  8. science
    Another Study Suggests Coffee Is Really Great for Your HeartA cup a day is linked to lower risk of heart failure and stroke.
    By Clint Rainey
  9. validation
    Study Confirms 2017 Is Way Worse Than 2016It’s nice to be proven right.
    By Lisa Ryan
  10. women’s health
    Women Struggling With Infertility Have an Increased Risk of Premature DeathA new study found an association between fertility issues and mortality.
    By Lisa Ryan
  11. New Study Finds That Only 4.8% of TV Writers Are BlackA new study by a UCLA professor has resulted in some stunning proof that television still has a long, long way to go when it comes to diverse […]
    By Megh Wright
  12. science of us
    Frequent Pot Smokers Also Have More Sex, Says Extremely Chill StudySex, drugs, and scientific research.
    By Cari Romm
  13. science of us
    To Get Better at Understanding Other People, Start With YourselfResearch shows that introspection breeds empathy.
    By Cindy Lamothe
  14. health concerns
    Researchers Are Now Finding ‘Shocking Numbers’ of Microfibers in ShellfishPacific oysters and clams are at an average of eight particles apiece.
    By Clint Rainey
  15. science
    You Can Blame Coffee for Intensifying Your Sweet ToothNew research found that caffeine numbs the body’s ability to sense sweetness.
    By Clint Rainey
  16. science
    People Really Love This Study That Claims Coffee Might Prevent Early DeathWho doesn’t want four cups if it could cut risk of mortality by 64 percent?
    By Clint Rainey
  17. science
    Scientists Figured Out the Optimal Length of Time to Dunk an OreoLeave it in milk for four seconds.
    By Clint Rainey
  18. New Research Shows That Adults Are Getting Clobbered by Food AllergiesSevere reactions rose 377 percent in the last decade, and a third were by adults.
    By Clint Rainey
  19. studies
    Walnuts Rewire Your Brain to Stop You From Pigging OutThey’re the new almonds.
    By Ashley Weatherford
  20. sex appeal
    Men Who Eat More Vegetables Smell Sexier to WomenIt’s scientifically proven.
    By Sarah Spellings
  21. Dying May Not Be As Frightening As We Imagine It Will BeA new study analyzed poems and blog posts written by people who were nearing death.
    By Evan Allgood
  22. A New Study Says Meal-Kit Services Could Actually Make You HappierPeople feel good when other people do things for them, like shopping for dinner.
    By Chris Crowley
  23. the chain gang
    In Unsurprising News, Working at Breastaurants Is Bad for Women’s Mental Health“We want to raise awareness about the negative impact that these types of restaurant environments may have on female servers.”
    By Rachel Sugar
  24. work work work work
    Working Too Much Could Kill You, So Just Go Home NowA study suggests long work hours can lead to heart problems.
    By Ashley Weatherford
  25. Could a Two-Hour Workshop Help Get More Women Hired in STEM?A promising new study shows workshops designed to break people’s “bias habits” could help get more women hired in STEM fields.
    By Jesse Singal
  26. that stinks
    Just Smelling Food Could Make You Gain WeightA new study found it can convince the body to store fat instead of burn it.
    By Clint Rainey
  27. news you can booze
    $100 Million Study Will Determine Once and for All If Alcohol Is HealthyOnly minor problem: It’s majority-funded by the liquor industry.
    By Clint Rainey
  28. French Fries Linked to Higher Risk of Death, Still Being Goddamn DeliciousDying young never tasted so good.
    By Clint Rainey
  29. studies
    7 Percent of American Adults Believe Chocolate Milk Comes From Brown CowsThe real question: Where do they think strawberry milk comes from?
    By Chris Crowley
  30. studies
    Kids Who Drink Milk Alternatives Might Be ShorterA study says 3-year-olds who drink regular milk are half an inch taller, on average.
    By Clint Rainey
  31. science
    Drink Coffee If You Want to Work Out BetterA new study shows that even caffeine addicts still get an energy boost from a pre-workout cup.
    By Clint Rainey
  32. Oh, God, Some Snakes Hunt in PacksBad news for herpetophobes everywhere.
    By Jesse Singal
  33. global health
    Maternal Education Could Be Vital to the Fight Against MalariaA new study shows a really powerful correlation between mothers’ education levels and children’s likelihood of getting malaria.
    By Jesse Singal
  34. The Connection Between Humor and Health: Kind of ComplicatedBeware of overly simplistic story lines telling you to just have a sense of humor about life’s ups and downs.
    By Jesse Singal
  35. How Much Getting a Shot Hurts Might Depend on How Much You Trust Your DoctorA new study in a simulated doctor’s office is a useful reminder of how complicated and context-dependent pain is.
    By Jesse Singal
  36. science of us
    Here’s (More) Evidence Testosterone Makes Men DumberIn a new study, a dose of T led men to perform significantly worse on a task that involves carefully working through a problem.
    By Jesse Singal
  37. kids
    There’s a Cognitive Task a 4-Year-Old Can Probably Beat You AtYou don’t think 4-year-olds are very smart, but they have some (pretty useless) skills that may surprise you.
    By Jesse Singal
  38. How Distraction Might Sap Your Concern for the WorldA new study suggests that when we are distracted from something, our brain assumes it must not be important.
    By Jesse Singal
  39. science of us
    When Someone Dies, It Brings Their Extended Online Network Closer for YearsThere’s a lasting effect on Facebook interactions, according to new research on how social networks repair themselves, or don’t, after a death.
    By Jesse Singal
  40. Researchers Are Trying to Better Understand Orgasm FakingThey’ve developed a new scale that will allow them to dig into this frequently joked-about subject with more rigor.
    By Jesse Singal
  41. studies
    Grim New Study Links Diet Sodas to Heart and Brain DiseasesIt found that the risk of both is three times higher for daily diet-soda drinkers.
    By Clint Rainey
  42. science of us
    Researchers Are Starting to Figure Out ‘Eureka!’ MomentsThey learned a lot by tracking people’s eyes and decisions as they played a game and discovered its optimal strategy.
    By Jesse Singal
  43. elephants
    This Cool Elephant Has a Point to Prove About Elephant CognitionThis new kind of test will likely be able to give researchers novel insight into how different types of animals think.
    By Jesse Singal
  44. food politics
    A New Study Says the Trans-Fat Ban Is Working to Reduce Heart AttacksAnother nail in the coffin for hydrogenated oils.
    By Chris Crowley
  45. Want to Live Longer? Be RichThis one simple trick involving having been born into a different socioeconomic class can buy you a decade and a half of extra lifespan!
    By Jesse Singal
  46. attention
    ‘Pre-Questions’ Could Make It Easier for Online Videos to Teach People StuffWith so many demands on everyone’s attention, it can be hard to actually learn anything from online videos. This idea might help, though.
    By Jesse Singal
  47. neuroscience
    Here’s the Biggest Study Yet on the Differences Between Male and Female BrainsIt’s becoming clearer and clearer that there are many robust differences between male and female brains — and also lots of overlap.
    By Jesse Singal
  48. Why Education (Sometimes) Protects People From Conspiracy TheorizingTwo new experiments dig into the complicated interplay between education and susceptibility to fake news.
    By Jesse Singal
  49. productivity
    To Better Motivate Someone, Understand How Close They Are to Their GoalA new study suggests people’s views of their goals switch depending on how far they are from accomplishing them.
    By Jesse Singal
  50. These Bolivian Farmers Have Insanely Healthy HeartsIt’s a medical mystery without a clear explanation — but a lot of it has to do with a generally balanced lifestyle and diet.
    By Jesse Singal
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