Special thanks to John Gunstad, Professor with the Department of Psychological Sciences at Kent State University, for speaking with us about his cutting-edge research on how losing weight affects brain function. Following is a transcript of the video. Here’s what losing…
You probably knew Amazon’s Alexa was smart. But did you know it has a great sense of humor too? The voice assistant inside the company’s line of Echo smart speakers, Alexa can set timers, play music, order a car, and even read to you…
Scientists are uncovering promising links between specific parts of our DNA and a range of disorders such as anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. As with any disease, having certain genes or mutations in those genes doesn’t mean you’ll go on to develop…
Cigarette smoking, one of the least healthy habits out there, is quickly disappearing in the United States. The rate of American adults who smoke has declined from 42% in 1965 to 15% in 2015. However, there are a number of…
• In 1987, Apple came out with a concept video that showed a hypothetical computer of the future. • The video touched upon numerous upcoming technological advances, including voice technology, tablets, and videoconferencing, to name a few. • But the…
Image credit: Pixabay Remembering your dreams after they happen, or being aware you’re in a dream while you’re having it can be fun, but not exactly easy to do. Science Alert reports that only about half of us have been…
Image credit: Pexels Hangovers are horrible. No one wants to get them, but the only way to avoid them entirely is to avoid drinking, which isn’t exactly a fun proposition for those who would like to have a few cocktails…
You live and then you die and then you rot in a hole—or so say the elites, with their glasses, and their PhDs in neuroscience. This bummer reality has never appealed much to Americans, 72% of whom believe in some…
‘BionicANTs’ by Festo are cooperative robotic ants that work together under set rules. The ants have a 3D stereo camera in their heads to identify nearby objects and contextualize the environment. The opto-electrical sensor in their abdomen can also recognize…
Weighted Blanket by YnM Anxiety is like an incredibly annoying little brother. It is antagonistic, frustrating, and overwhelming 90% of the time. The other 10%, you forget it exists until you’re reminded of it with a sinking feeling in the…