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Why British English sounds so smart

Are the British generally more intelligent and informed than Americans? Americans certainly seem to think so.

Using social media just 15 minutes less a day could boost your health

Researchers at Swansea University found that reducing social media use by just 15 minutes a day can have a significant positive impact on general...

Ant-Man is only tapping into a portion of the real superpowers of ants

Tiny ants might seem like unlikely inspirations and sidekicks for a superhero, but real-life ants have astonishing superpowers that make them formidable allies.

Don’t be like Darth Vader—negative emotions spark success, but there’s a price

Tapping into the dark side and using anxiety and anger can spark more success than fun and relaxation – but at the cost of your health.  

Does Bing’s angsty chatbot foretell the future

Recently, concerns have been raised about an artificial chatbot that has been incorporated on a test basis in Microsoft’s Bing search engine.

What is Tourette syndrome, the condition Lewis Capaldi lives with?

You might have seen the news fans of singer Lewis Capaldi helped him finish a song at a concert this week, after symptoms of...

Happy mid-life relationships may protect people from chronic diseases

Satisfying relationships in midlife with partners, and friends are linked to a lower risk of multiple chronic diseases in older age.

Why do grocery stores donate food? Because they make more money. Here’s how

Donating to food pantries does wonders for the public image of grocery store chains.

The Whale’ is a horror film that taps into our fear of fatness

I knew before seeing “The Whale” that it was a movie about a man named Charlie who weighs over 600 pounds, is grief-stricken over...

MIT study reveals where stolen bikes go

An experiment in Amsterdam reveals how pilfered bicycles are put to use.