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Romance and reason are becoming estranged bedfellows (too bad—they were a cute couple). Does love’s logic now add up? Or is love like “happiness,” a low-resolution word (unhelpful in seeing key distinctions). Food for thought on love’s unrequited logic…
Medical professionals say low self-esteem and not feeling "man enough" are driving men's dogged attempts to achieve a lean and muscular body.
Researchers were interested to know whether grassy areas, playgrounds or asphalt lots influenced children's activity levels.
David Butler, vice president of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Coca-Cola, speaks to the harms that befall big companies that refuse to adapt to remain relevant.
Magazines and health journals have been publishing studies for years saying a glass of wine is good for your heart. A recent study calls those findings into question.
Understanding corruption — how it arises and why some countries are more corrupt than others — has always been difficult for sociologists.
Depending on what you want from a workout session, personal training apps may be able to replace sessions with a live trainer (or not).
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The Co-founder and Chief Science Officer of MetaMed Research dissects the many faults of modern medicine and explains the impetus for founding his own company that offers personalized medical research.
Jon Iwata, IBM's senior vice president of Marketing & Communications, explains why freedom is the best social media policy for employees.
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Futurist Michael Vassar explains why it makes perfect sense to conclude that the creation of greater-than-human AI would doom humanity.
Research shows evidence that we can alter our brains to enhance our creative thinking — all through the power of art.
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Former NBA player Shane Battier reflects on the legacy of the late University of North Carolina basketball coach and recounts his experience being recruited by Smith before committing to Duke.
We know that a body of research shows women to be more nurturing, team-oriented, and collaborative. This is expected of us. And so, it’s lately been recommended that women consider […]
Treadmill desks shouldn't be considered an end-all-be-all fitness solution — it's a way to promote health and lessen the amount of time you sit on a daily basis.
China's budget carrier Spring Airlines wants passengers to stand during flights so planes can carry more coach-class travelers on short-haul flights.
Yet another study has been released on Facebook. This research implies that those over-sharing Facebook couples may actually be as happy as they look in their constant photo updates.