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Cats, like dogs and even human babies, can develop different kinds of emotional attachments to their owners, and these attachments have a noticeable impact on their lives, according to new research published in Applied Animal Behaviour Science. Scientists have discovered…
Gases that rise from the earth during earthquakes could explain strange sightings of floating balls of light.
Consciously channeling the perspective of a neutral third party can defuse romantic conflict and prevent future disputes, according to a study of 716 Americans my colleagues and I published in the journal Couple and Family Psychology: Research and Practice. We…
Utility terrain vehicles, also known as side-by-sides, are multi-seat off-road vehicles used for work or play, and their use is exploding around the globe. The market was once entirely composed of glorified golf carts, but we’re now seeing plenty of…
Valentine’s Day isn’t just an opportunity to exchange nice notes with friends, family, classmates and crushes. It’s also a great excuse to eat many people’s favorite treat: chocolate. The main ingredient for chocolate comes from the tropical cacao tree. The…
Samvith Mahadevan, 14, has had severe food allergies his whole life. He’s been exposed to allergens when eating foods that were not labeled properly. To protect people like him from allergic reactions, Samvith decided to build his own allergen detector.…
In a cosmic coincidence, Venus — the planet named for the Roman goddess of love — will be at its brightest and best on Valentine’s Day. Heres where and when to see it.
AI “alignment” is a buzzword, not a feasible safety goal.
Test your knowledge on the giant ball of burning gas at the heart of the solar system.
Individuals with traits like narcissism and psychopathy may be drawn to antisemitic ideologies, according to a new study published in the journal Current Psychology. Researchers found that people who score higher on measures of these dark personality traits also tend…
