A new book says singles are too self-centered when flirting. Instead, when trying to make a connection with someone, it’s better to make the conversation more about them. “Love language” sets an intimate tone in conversation. […]
The horror film revival of the last 10 years has a new victim: teen slashers. Netflix is releasing an entire film trilogy based on R. L. Stine’s Fear Street books, in hopes of bringing back the “scream teen” genre. Why do audiences love horror? […]
The Hong Kong-based Ovolo Group has gone vegetarian and vegan at all locations. Their hotels and restaurants will maintain these menus for 365 days, which they say their customers support. Plant-based diets have surprising pros and cons. […]
A 2,000-piece LEGO typewriter will be released for sale in July. It features a functioning typebar, carriage, keys, and a platen roller. Does history suggest keyboards in general will replace handwriting? […]
Coronavirus cases are declining, so what will that mean for child care? Following the pandemic, new parents face an unprecedented child-raising situation. An M.D. from Emory University shared his thoughts. […]
The road from Los Angeles to San Francisco has a new anime-inspired traveler. A man in a Japanese animation-style bear suit is hiking from one of California’s most famous cities to another. What motivates us to do what we do? […]
A coffin resembling a cream donut brightened a New Zealand man’s funeral. His cousin has sold dozens of light-hearted, celebratory coffins based on everything from sailing to LEGO® bricks. American funerals vary, but they are usually more solemn. […]
A vaccine incentive program offers free beer for getting a COVID-19 vaccination. By posting proof of getting a COVID-19 shot on social media with the hashtag #ShotforSam, internet users could win their choice of Samuel Adams beer. Ales and lagers are the two major beer categories. […]
Artificial intelligence recently broke a record by selling a painting for $700,000. The painting was a collaboration between a robot named Sophia and a human counterpart. How does the public respond to computer-made art? […]
Love. It’s the stuff of poetry—the stuff of life. However, few poets have examined the science behind why we fall in love. Professor Vishton offers a cognitive neuroscience take on love and explains precisely why the eyes are so powerful. […]
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