Bipedal Movement by Ancestors Reconfirmed in 3D Models
Researchers analyzed the likelihood of bipedal movement in hominin ancestors using muscle reconstruction technology.
Category: Social Sciences
How the Placebo Effect “Tricks” the Brain
You have probably heard of the placebo effect, but what is it and how does it work? Can something that’s in our heads actually provide relief?
How Children Learn Language
Children learn language for the first time in a cool way, and the good news is that adults can, too. Find out how.
Magic Makers: Art Therapy for Neuropsychiatric Patients
Art therapy may help adults with mild cognitive impairment feel happier and more empowered—and slow the progress of cognitive decline.
Favorite Songs Link Up to Attachment Styles
Attachment styles affect relationship dynamics and also, according to a new psychology study, an individual’s music preferences.
Preference for Positive, Happy Words
Scientists have used a massive data set of billions of words from actual usage to find that people around the world use more happy words than sad words.
Can You Smell Handshakes?
Why do people shake hands? A Weizmann Institute study suggests one of the reasons for handshakes may be to discretely sniff each other.
All of Us: A Lack of Diversity in Medicine
With the release of its first 100,000 genomes this project is solving a dangerous problem: a startling lack of diversity in medicine.a
Archaeologists at Ancient Roman Gold Mines
Archaeologists in Spain studying Las Médulas, the largest known ancient Roman gold mine, found a bigger operation than previously thought.
Underwater Archaeology, Ancient Shipwreck
An underwater archaeology team has retrieved new finds from an ancient Greek ship that sank over 2,000 years ago.