The Secret Psychology of Smiles

2 days ago
Alexandra Prokuda

Did you know your smile is one of the most powerful social signals you have? Or that the simple act…

The Curious Case of the CADs Effect: Is Time Travel Actually Real?

3 weeks ago

We’ve all heard of cause and effect, but what if our universe doesn’t actually follow this principle? That’s the question…

Your Brain on ChatGPT: A Cognitive Neuroscientist’s Breakdown

3 weeks ago

Since the launch of ChatGPT in 2022, many people have wondered about the long-term impact of generative AI on our…

Beyond Validation: Are Medical Devices Meeting Our Needs?

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This past summer, I found myself teaching a classroom full of fourth through eighth graders. When I asked them, "What…

The Chemistry of Your Smile: What Coffee, Wine, and Foods Are Really Doing to Your Teeth

1 month ago

Have you ever wondered why your teeth aren’t perfectly white? Or why coffee, tea, and red wine seem to leave…

From the Lab to the Living Room: The Ethics of At-Home DNA Testing

1 month ago

Genetic testing. It sounds like something that can only be done in a fancy laboratory with microscopes and researchers in…