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Political narcissism predicts dehumanization of opponents among conservatives and liberals
A recent study in the British Journal of Social Psychology offers new insights into why some people view their political opponents in dehumanizing ways. The researchers found that political narcissism, rather than political identification alone, is strongly linked to seeing…
The universe may end in a ‘Big Freeze,’ holographic model of the universe suggests
New research suggests holographic dark energy could stop the universe’s expansion.
Struggles with masculinity drive men into incel communities
A recent study published in Sex Roles highlights the pathways that lead men into so-called “incel” communities and identifies key points for intervention to prevent harmful engagement. Incels, or “involuntary celibates,” are men who feel denied relationships and sex due…
Ordo Sonic+ electric toothbrush review
Does the budget-friendly Ordo Sonic+ electric toothbrush offer good value for money?
Scientists have built an AI-powered ‘electronic tongue’
This new device can AI to distinguish between different coffee blends or detect when food or drink may be on the verge of going bad.
People with a history of child maltreatment prefer larger social distances towards friends and strangers
A new international study published in Translational Psychiatry has found that individuals who experienced childhood maltreatment tend to prefer greater physical distance from others in social interactions. The research, involving adults from dozens of countries, is the first to demonstrate…
Taking the temperature of democracy
Editor in chief Nancy Shute discusses the science of studying democracies.
Readers are curious about dark matter, plastics’ effects on pollination and Percy’s selfies
Let’s talk neutrinos Two dark matter experiments have spotted signs of neutrinos knocking into atomic nuclei in their detectors. The finding portends a future obstacle for the detectors, Emily Conover reported in “ ‘Fog’ invades dark matter experiments” (SN: 8/24/24,…
Short-horned lizard: The inflatable ‘horny toad’ that squirts toxic blood from its eyes
This little lizard can fire blood up to 5 feet from its face, has spiky horns and inflates itself to choke predators.
