New Drops
Science Around You
What's the secret of that fresh-cut grass smell?
A pleasant aroma with a traumatic origin.
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Historically Bad Advice
Maternal Impression: Blaming Mothers
The disproven link between a woman's mind and birth defects.
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When Rewards Backfire
A Life Sentence for Loose Change
A tough-on-crime policy with disastrous results.
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Psychedelic Mind
Can Psilocybin Unlock the Anorexic Brain?
A potential breakthrough for a severe eating disorder.
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Smart Personal Finance Strategies
Financial Enmeshment: How to Say 'No'
There's a name for that money-related guilt trip.
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Optimizing Personal Energy
Name Your Feelings to Weaken Their Grip
Your brain has a built-in brake for intense emotions.
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Hidden Codes of Conduct
Why we one-up each other's stories
The insecurity behind conversational competition.
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Court of Human Behavior
The People vs. The Polite Wave
When a friendly act on the road creates unexpected danger.
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Style and Status
Could Your Haircut Get You Killed?
A braid became a life-or-death symbol of loyalty for millions.
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Holistic Health Unpacked
Heartburn: The Seaweed Solution – A Stomach Lid
How this natural extract physically blocks acid reflux.
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Living Thought Experiments
Is My Red Your Blue?
Your perception of reality might be totally unique.
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Why it looks like that
Binder Clip: Why the Handles Come Off
It’s not just for holding papers together.
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Practical Philosophy
Who Pays for Our Prosperity?
Deciding between economic relief and environmental ruin.
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