How to take care of your mental health this election season
Regardless of political party, elections weigh on many Americans, and with long-lasting coverage, it can be difficult to escape the political noise.
A Baylor College...
Why do we get so picky about friendship late in life? Ask the chimps
No new friends and no drama.
When humans age, they tend to favor small circles of meaningful, established friendships rather than seek new ones, and...
When good governments go bad?
All good things must come to an end.
Whether societies are ruled by ruthless dictators or more well-meaning representatives, they fall apart in time, with...
5 ways to have a safe Halloween during COVID-19
Leaves are changing colors and there is a crisp chill in the air.
The onset of fall means Halloween is around the corner, and whether...
Why social media has changed the world — and how to fix it
Are you on social media a lot? When is the last time you checked Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram?
Last night? Before breakfast? Five minutes ago?
If...
How to protect yourself from the stress of politics
We interrupt your latest binge of breaking political news, fear-provoking campaign commercials and angry posts from your favorite pundit to report that politics can...
Being generous may help you live longer
The act of giving and receiving increases well-being: the recipient benefits directly from the gift, and the giver benefits indirectly through emotional satisfaction.
In a...
Scientists discover the true nature of uranium
Most people are familiar with uranium as a fuel for nuclear power plants.
And while that's the most common application, this element is also used...
Are lethal autonomous weapons the future of warfare
An armed weapons system capable of making decisions sounds like it is straight out of a Terminator movie.
But once lethal autonomous weapons are out...
Most Americans do not have enough assets to withstand 3 months without income
A new study from Oregon State University found that 77% of low- to moderate-income American households fall below the asset poverty threshold.
This means that...