Study Challenges Long-Held Assumptions About Human Evolution
Μake us preferred on Google A major new study led by Greek paleoanthropologist Katerina Harvati, director of the…
Scientists Just Discovered Ancient Squirrels Were Way More Metal Than You Think
One of my favorite old-school ways to call someone crazy is saying they’re “nuttier than squirrel shit.” It’s…
Your Smartphone May Be Killing Your Sex Life, Researchers Say
Birth rates have been plummeting all around the world for quite some time now, and researchers think they…
People Learned to Fly With VR Wings, Then Their Brains Did Something Weird
When it comes to flying, humans are a bunch of posers. Yes, we’ve built incredible machines capable of…
Scientists Found Another Disturbing Thing Ultra-Processed Food Does to Your Body
Not too long ago, I wrote about an op-ed in the New York Times by a Georgetown professor…
Scientists Figured Out How Fast the Universe Is Expanding, But the Answer Is Troubling
You probably heard that the universe is constantly expanding. There’s a bit of an update to that: it’s…
Shocking study says water isn’t actually the best way to get hydrated
As health care costs rise, patients aren’t just shouldering higher bills. They’re bearing more and more responsibility for…
This Is the Exact Age Humans Hit Their Physical Peak
For anyone telling themselves their physical peak is long behind them (along with their 20s), a long-running Swedish…
Biophobia Is on the Rise, and It’s Ruining Everything
Getting outside for a breath of fresh air feels like a reset for a lot of people. For…
Forget Diet and Exercise. People Who Live Longest Do This.
Most of us would love an easy longevity hack. Fewer salads. Less treadmill. Something that doesn’t require buying…
She’s 92, but her muscles function like someone in their 20s, and she keeps breaking records: What’s her secret |
Emma Maria Mazzenga is an elite sprinter, and at 92, has few competitors. (Claudia Gori/For The Washington Post)…
Experts Say Couples Who Eat Junk Food Together Are Happier—But There’s A Catch
Sharing junk food can make couples feel closer (hello, love languages: fries edition).Experts say it’s all about shared…