A city’s street names reveal its cultural values, new research shows
A new study extracts the cultural values of London, Paris, Vienna, and New York by analyzing their street names.
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Wearable energy harvesting from your fingertips: 300 millijoules while you sleep
A new wearable energy harvesting device turns sweat into a source of energy for small devices.
Anthropophobia: The Fear of People & How to Overcome It
Do you avoid parties, get-togethers, and other social gatherings? If so, you may have anthropophobia, also known as the fear of people. Learn more about how to treat this phobia here.
New study finds most adults would not take a life extension pill, even if it existed
A new study finds only 33% of adults would take a life extension pill, even if it were available today. About 42% said no way.
The more we recall a memory, the more the detail of that memory fades away
A new study finds the more frequently we recall a memory, the faster that memory fades away, as the details are replaced by the gist.
What are the Big Five personality traits? Here are some simple definitions, and practical examples.
The Big Five personality traits are openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism. Learn more about them here.
The Big Five trait of agreeableness can be detected by a brain scan
A new study shows that our brain can identify people who are high in agreeableness (collaborative, generous, altruistic, and caring).
Artificial intelligence for violin making: better than Stradivarius
The ability to predict the sound of a violin can be a game changer for violin making, even improving on grand masters like Stradivarius.