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Do satisfying sexual experiences make us feel better about ourselves, or does feeling confident in our self-worth lead to more fulfilling intimacy? A new study suggests the answer is both. Using 12 years of longitudinal data, researchers found that self-esteem…
Here’s everything you need to know to catch the Ursids, the last meteor shower of 2024.
Composite images reveal how the sun’s corona changed from one total solar eclipse to another in 2023 and 2024, just as solar activity began to peak.
New research published in Nature Mental Health confirms that loneliness is not just an emotional burden—it may also have serious consequences for brain health. In the largest study of its kind, researchers found that individuals who feel lonely are at…
The infinite monkey theorem is a fun thought experiment, but does it actually apply to our finite world?
A study of over 15,000 Australian adults found that individuals with higher intelligence were more likely to endorse self-direction, benevolence, and universalism values, and less likely to value security, tradition, and conformity. Personal values were more strongly associated with intelligence…
Depressed and lonely college students experience reduced physiological and psychological benefits from social interactions compared to their less-depressed and less-lonely peers, according to a study published in Psychophysiology. Social interactions are critical for emotional well-being, yet individuals with depression and…
Alien life might look unlike anything we’ve ever seen on Earth. Trying to find evidence of these unknown organisms will require some creativity.
Marine otters live on rocky coasts with extreme swells and strong winds, with their dens built into crevices and caves.
Many children have intense reactions to certain sounds or food textures. They can’t stand certain clothes for even a minute, or they get annoyed when someone touches them, making an ordeal out of simple events like bath time, getting dressed,…
