Scientists use facial quirks to unmask ‘deepfakes’
After watching hours of video footage of former President Barack Obama delivers his weekly address, Shruti Agarwal began to notice a few quirks about...
Facebook posts may predict diabetes, mental health effectively
In a new study, researchers found that Facebook posts may help identify conditions such as diabetes, anxiety, depression, and psychosis in patients.
They found the...
Funny women may satisfy men more in a romantic relationship
In a new study, researchers found that a woman who can make her partner laugh is more desirable in a long relationship.
The finding shows...
These types of dogs may bite children most
In a new study, researchers have found dog breeds and physical traits that pose the highest risk of biting with severe injury.
They want parents...
What we think we know — but might not — pushes us to learn...
Did you know that the anatomy of the mythical dragons in “Game of Thrones” is based on chickens, which also happen to be the...
Ben Franklin was right again! This time is about Iceland volcano eruption
An enormous volcanic eruption on Iceland in 1783-84 did not cause an extreme summer heat wave in Europe.
But, as Benjamin Franklin speculated, the eruption...
What to know before the ‘Game of Thrones’ series finale
After eight seasons and 47 Emmy Awards, HBO’s Game of Thrones will air its series finale Sunday night.
Since premiering in 2011, the show has...
These 4 things trigger the ‘compulsive itch’ for your smartphone
Everywhere you look, people are looking at screens.
In the decade since smartphones have become ubiquitous, we now have a feeling almost as common as...
How to manage your digital afterlife and why it matters
30 million people visit the memorialized Facebook pages of the dead each month.
If you were to die tomorrow, what would happen to your Facebook...
About 1 in 4 older people in the U.S. store guns unlocked and loaded
In a new study, researchers found that among older people who own guns in the U.S., about 25% may store their weapons unlocked and...