Why do most women still take their husband’s last name when getting married
It's been over 50 years since there was a legal and cultural shift around women keeping their last names when they married.
But many women...
How risky is it to give card details over the phone and how do...
Paying for things digitally is so common, most of us think nothing of swiping or tapping our card, or using mobile payments.
While doing so...
The surprising twist in solar energy use at home: More sun, more power use!
Solar energy is a popular choice for many homeowners looking to reduce their reliance on traditional power sources and save money.
However, recent research from...
Move over, agony aunt: study finds ChatGPT gives better advice than professional columnists
There’s no doubt ChatGPT has proven to be valuable as a source of quality technical information. But can it also provide social advice?
We explored...
This Thanksgiving − and on any holiday − these steps will help prevent foodborne...
Thanksgiving is a time for gathering with friends and family around the dinner table. No one wants to cause their family or friends to...
Thanksgiving sides are delicious and can be nutritious − here’s the biochemistry of how...
While people usually think first about the turkey or the ham during holiday meals, the sides are what help balance your plate.
Colorful vegetables like...
“It takes a village to raise a child”: Insights from hunter-gatherer societies
A study led by Dr. Nikhil Chaudhary, an evolutionary anthropologist at Cambridge University, reveals fascinating insights into childcare practices from hunter-gatherer societies.
It suggests that...
How to never get a speeding fine again, and maybe save a child’s life
What if our cars didn't allow us to speed? Or, at least, strongly encouraged us not to speed?
We could help motorists avoid speeding—and therefore...
Will Saturn’s rings really ‘disappear’ by 2025? An astronomer explains
If you can get your hands on a telescope, there are few sights more spectacular than the magnificent ringed planet—Saturn.
Currently, Saturn is clearly visible...
Music as medicine: the healing power of your favorite tunes
Pain is an inevitable part of life, but what if there was a way to reduce your perception of it without resorting to drugs?...