Science & Society

Urban Nature: How Public Parks Quietly Shape Our Happiness and Wellbeing

Science & Society 24 Sep, 2025 6 min read

by Oceane Vinicio

Urban Nature: How Public Parks Quietly Shape Our Happiness and Wellbeing

by Oceane Vinicio

How Ancient Viruses Embedded in Your DNA Are Still Protecting You Today

Science & Society 20 Sep, 2025 5 min read

How Ancient Viruses Embedded in Your DNA Are Still Protecting You Today

Recent advances in genetics have shed light on a fascinating aspect of our DNA: the presence of ancient viral sequences embedded within our genomes. These sequences, inherited from our ancestors who survived viral infections, play an unexpected role in safeguarding our health. This intriguing blend of history and biology prompts a reevaluation of how we view viruses and their influence on our lives.

Why Laughter Spreads Faster in Groups Than Smiles Do

Science & Society 05 Sep, 2025

Why Laughter Spreads Faster in Groups Than Smiles Do

Why Your Bike Stays Upright (and What It Teaches Us About Movement)

Science & Society 03 Sep, 2025

Why Your Bike Stays Upright (and What It Teaches Us About Movement)

How Coffee Shaped Global Trade—and Our Morning Routines

Science & Society 14 Sep, 2025

How Coffee Shaped Global Trade—and Our Morning Routines

by Oceane Vinicio

How Maps Have Shaped Human Power, Identity, and Discovery Over Centuries

Science & Society 26 Jun, 2025

How Maps Have Shaped Human Power, Identity, and Discovery Over Centuries

by Oceane Vinicio

From Cathedrals to Crop Circles: Why Humans Gravitate Toward Round Forms

Science & Society 29 May, 2025

From Cathedrals to Crop Circles: Why Humans Gravitate Toward Round Forms

by Forrest Galen

The Psychology of Crowds: Why We Move Differently in Groups Than Alone

Science & Society 31 Mar, 2025

The Psychology of Crowds: Why We Move Differently in Groups Than Alone

by Hollister Owens

Why Every Culture Has Its Own Superstitions—And Why They Persist in a Data-Driven Age

Science & Society 24 Sep, 2025

Why Every Culture Has Its Own Superstitions—And Why They Persist in a Data-Driven Age

The Unexpected Ways Social Media Algorithms Are Shaping Human Evolution

Science & Society 24 Sep, 2025

The Unexpected Ways Social Media Algorithms Are Shaping Human Evolution

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Morning Larks vs. Night Owls: What Your Sleep Patterns Reveal About Your Brain

Life Answers 24 Feb, 2025

Morning Larks vs. Night Owls: What Your Sleep Patterns Reveal About Your Brain

Inside the Chinampas: Mexico’s 1,000-Year-Old Floating Garden System Still Feeding a City

Travel & Discovery 06 Mar, 2025

Inside the Chinampas: Mexico’s 1,000-Year-Old Floating Garden System Still Feeding a City

The Meaning Behind Bali’s Daily Offerings (Canang Sari) and Why They Matter

Travel & Discovery 24 Sep, 2025

The Meaning Behind Bali’s Daily Offerings (Canang Sari) and Why They Matter

Why Sardinia, Italy, Is Home to Some of the World’s Oldest People

Travel & Discovery 22 Aug, 2025

Why Sardinia, Italy, Is Home to Some of the World’s Oldest People