Are we attracted to the negative?
In the heyday of print journalism, there was a saying, “If it bleeds, it leads,” summarizing the general wisdom in the news business that drama and…
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Even best friends argue: How to tell when your dog is annoyed with you
The relationship between humans and dogs is truly remarkable. For thousands of years, our species evolved together, relied upon each other for survival,…
The weirdest things you’ll find in space
Could that UFO in the sky actually be a Tesla Roadster? While space exploration is still in its infancy, humanity has already shot a surprising number of…
Drones becoming a favored crime tool
If you spot a drone watching you or snooping around your property, you may want to keep your eyes peeled. Among other things, criminals have begun using…
Zipline flying high with a million drone deliveries
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! Wait, no — it might actually be dinner or your latest online purchase. Drone delivery service Zipline recently celebrated its…
Risk: What’s safe and what’s dangerous
It’s healthy to put your fears in perspective with real world risks. David Ropeik of the Harvard Center for Risk Analysis can help. Individual risk will…
New predator stalks runways
Alaska is getting a new predator with some amazing skills. You might think the land of moose and bear has plenty of amazing predators already, but this…
The fastest language
If you have ever heard people speaking in a language you don’t know, you probably thought they talk very fast. And they probably think the same thing…
Study: Eggs may boost bone health
Your morning breakfast with scrambled eggs might help your bone health and reduce your risk of osteoporosis. A new study in the journal of Food and…
Small changes add up to big weight loss results
For some, walking five miles a day is just not possible, either because of their current physical condition or their busy lives. But small changes in…