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19th-Century Photos of Snowflakes Under a Microscope Show the Captivating Beauty of Nature’s Creations

Every snowflake is different, and yet, curiously the same.Why is this? Well, the fluffy edges and lengths are various, but each snowflake always has the same number of points.

Ayahuasca Helps with Grief

A recent study shows that ayahuasca helps to alleviate the severity of grief.

Spiral of Silence Theory Explains Why You’d Rather Stay Quiet

During the 1970s, Elizabeth Noelle-Neumann, a German political scientist, developed the spiral of silence theory.

The Friendship Paradox Reveals the Weird Reason You Are Less Popular Than Your Friends

Have you ever noticed that the people you hang out with always seem to be more popular than you? Whether it’s down at the gym, on social media, or even at work, it is common for people to notice that their friends seem fitter, more popular, and more successful.

Thought-Provoking TED Talk Shows What Power Our Words Actually Have

We speak, sometimes without even paying close attention to the words we say.Our words are sometimes babbling, and not really any form of instruction or description at all.

4 Examples of Sublimation That Demonstrate How It Works in Daily Life

We all have thoughts and feelings which we know are ‘not okay’ by society’s standards.It’s a natural element of the human condition.

5 Benefits of Handwriting Compared to Typing, According to Science

In the modern world, the prominence of smartphones, tablets, and computers means that we communicate via typing rather than the written word.

SpaceX’s Satellites Are Messing Up Astronomers’ Observations & It’s Just The Beginning.

Satellites launched into space for faster internet speeds are interfering with astronomers' view of the sky, and space.

Ebooks vs Printed Books: Which Are Better for Your Brain, According to Science?

Book enthusiasts have long defended the benefits of the printed word over ebooks.Yet, the arguments are frequently centered on the look and feel of a book.

5 Surprising Benefits of Thinking Aloud, Backed by Science

Talking to yourself out loud is typically seen as a social faux pas.Indeed, we get encouraged to stop guiding our behavior by talking out load as we get older.

Do Binaural Beats Work? Here Is What Science Has to Say

As humans who suffer from a multitude of disorders, we look for cures that work, so have we found healing in binaural beats? Being diagnosed with an anxiety disorder among other things, I’ve tried many so-called solutions and medications to improve my quality of life. I also tried yoga,

6 Unexpected Ways to Relieve Stress, According to Science

Stress seems to be just a part of life these days.Whether it’s at work or at home, or on the commute between the two, stress can be unavoidable.

The Rosenhan Experiment That Shattered the Boundaries of Sanity

In 1973, David Rosenhan published a psychological paper titled “On Being Sane in Insane Places”.This study became known famously as the Rosenhan Experiment.

Foreign Accent Syndrome: a Curious and Extremely Rare Brain Condition

Foreign Accent Syndrome (FAS) is a rare speech disorder that can happen after a head injury, stroke, or some other form of damage to the brain and sees you suddenly start speaking with a different accent beyond your control. This condition is extremely rare, with only around 100 people known

The Psychology of Obedience: Why Do Some People Obey While Others Don’t?

Law and order keep us safe and under control.For the most part, we can all get along with that.