Parasites versus Roman Soldiers: Fort Life Along Hadrian’s Wall
Parasites spread through contaminated food and water, affecting Roman soldiers in the first century and people today.
Category: Social Sciences
What Really Happened to Napoleon’s Army in 1812?
Cold and disease tore into Napoleon’s army in the retreat from Russia. DNA research tells us more about the pathogens soldiers encountered.
Getting to a Flow State in Participatory Science
Aurora chasers find a flow state when they participate in science. Learn more about the psychology of flow state and where to find it.
Teeth Hold a Permanent Record of Smoking Habits
A smoking habit is visible on the roots of one’s teeth after quitting and even after death, giving clues for forensics and archaeology.
New Evidence on the History of Leprosy in America
Leprosy in America was long thought to originate exclusively from European colonization, but its origins go deeper.
Babies’ Brains Are Quick to Recognize Faces
Babies’ brains react to faces much earlier and more broadly than previously thought, as shown in a new brain imaging study of infants.
Structural Sexism and Memory Decline in Women
Structural sexism is linked to women’s higher rates of Alzheimer’s, among other negative health outcomes identified in recent study.
Which Comes First: A Face or a Name?
As you grow, your face may change to resemble stereotypes related to your name. Scientists find that adults fit their names more than kids.
Video Gaming Disorder May Be Linked to Underlying Mental Health
Depression and anxiety can act as moderators that affect the relationship between gaming time and gaming disorder.
Why People Are Drawn to Fictional Villains
Why do people love some fictional villians more than heros? Much like the villains themselves, the answer is complex and, well, interesting.