Top Studies & News
Family
Only 3% of prehistoric humans mated with their cousins — it’s 10% today!
Socializing (even by phone) can improve mental performance among older adults
Labor Day downers: 4 in 10 admit they get less joy out of vacation as an adult
You’re in my spot! 2 in 3 people have favorite places to sit on the couch, at kitchen table
Back to school, please! 4 in 5 parents are eager for their kids to return to the classroom
Health
Dopamine is NOT just the ‘feel-good’ hormone, reshaping treatment of psychiatric diseases
This is the filthiest part of your bathroom — and it may surprise you
Exercise actually reduces how many calories obese people burn while resting
COVID-19 is evolving, ‘getting better’ at becoming an airborne virus
Vaccines in your salad? Scientists growing medicine-filled plants to replace injections
Science
2 in 3 parents think their kids are smarter than they were growing up
Vaccines in your salad? Scientists growing medicine-filled plants to replace injections
Scientists develop cosmic concrete from space dust and astronaut blood
Vulnerability in Apple devices discovered by new software toolkit
Wearing glasses leads to significant boosts in school performance
Society
Remote work revolution: 1 in 6 will quit their job if they can’t continue working from home
Participation trophy? 2 in 3 people want rewards for having a healthy lifestyle
True love: Half of Americans say they knew their partner was ‘the one’ right away
1 in 7 people have dumped their friends over COVID-19 vaccine stance
Too much screen time may not be so bad for kids after all
Environment
More U.S. households considered high-risk for wildfires
Oral bacteria from wild bears reveals history of human antibiotic use — and widespread resistance
Harmful ‘forever chemicals’ rampant within indoor air, study reveals
Hoarding plastic? Most Americans keep bags and containers instead of throwing them out
Wildfire smoke may have led to thousands of additional COVID cases and deaths
Politics
Just 56% of Americans can name all three branches of government — a 15-year high!
Climate change irony: Politicians only tweet about the environment when public opinion supports it
Vaccines required? Doctors debate if governments should force healthcare workers to get the COVID vaccine
Anger in politics: Voters get more motivated when they see their candidate get mad
Race, social justice positions divide Americans on sports issues
Business
App-based delivery workers face underpayment, violence, and unsanitary conditions, study finds
Cashless economy? Doing away with paper money could benefit average Americans
‘Reconnecting to work’ is the key to success as a manager, leader
Many U.S. workers unaware of COVID-19 sick leave protections
Cutting sugar down in packaged foods could save millions of Americans from heart disease, diabetes
Weird
This is the filthiest part of your bathroom — and it may surprise you
Men’s sleep quality may depend on the Moon cycles
Ancient ‘killer whale’ with four legs, long snout unearthed in Egypt
Female hummingbirds imitate males — to avoid harassment from doting mate-seekers
Video is first ever to catch a ‘vegetarian’ giant tortoise hunting, attacking and EATING a seabird
Latest News
Dopamine is NOT just the ‘feel-good’ hormone, reshaping treatment of psychiatric diseasesSeptember 17, 2021
Spit that out! Socks, garbage top list of favorite non-treats for dogsSeptember 17, 2021
Long COVID in children rarely lasts more than 3 months, study saysSeptember 17, 2021
This is the filthiest part of your bathroom — and it may surprise youSeptember 17, 2021
Exercise actually reduces how many calories obese people burn while restingSeptember 17, 2021
Only 3% of prehistoric humans mated with their cousins — it’s 10% today!September 17, 2021
2 in 3 parents think their kids are smarter than they were growing upSeptember 17, 2021
COVID-19 is evolving, ‘getting better’ at becoming an airborne virusSeptember 17, 2021
‘Spider mom’ from 99 million years ago found beautifully preserved with egg sac in amberSeptember 17, 2021
Just 30 seconds of Mozart calms brain regions linked to seizures and epilepsySeptember 16, 2021
Consuming more fish could save the planet from climate change, researchers saySeptember 16, 2021
Vaccines in your salad? Scientists growing medicine-filled plants to replace injectionsSeptember 16, 2021
More U.S. households considered high-risk for wildfiresSeptember 16, 2021
Likely cause of Alzheimer’s disease discovered in fat-carrying particlesSeptember 16, 2021
Social distancing indoors not enough to prevent COVID-19 exposureSeptember 16, 2021
1 in 7 don’t have a plan to pay for their future health care needsSeptember 16, 2021
Just 56% of Americans can name all three branches of government — a 15-year high!September 15, 2021
Remote work revolution: 1 in 6 will quit their job if they can’t continue working from homeSeptember 15, 2021
Age-related eye diseases may increase the risk of developing dementiaSeptember 15, 2021
White patients prescribed more drugs during the opioid crisis than other races, study revealsSeptember 15, 2021
