Anthropophobia: everything you need to know about the “fear of people”
What is "anthropophobia," or the fear of people? And why is it on the rise? This simple explainer gives you all the key details.
Child prodigy gets bachelor’s degree in physics at age 11: “Immortality is my goal”
Child prodigy Laurent Simons has obtained his bachelor's degree in physics from the University of Antwerp, summa cum laude, at the age of 11.
Mongooses have a “fair society” because moms care for all the group’s pups as their own
A new study finds that because mongooses don't know which offspring belong to which moms, all the pups are given equal access to food and care.
This new study shows why paper towels are 10x cleaner than a hand dryer
A new study finds that paper towels do a better job of cleaning your hands than a typical high-speed, air-based hand dryer does.
Mice-based studies that omit “mice” from title get 31% more media coverage
A new study finds that mice-based Alzheimer's research papers that don't mention the word "mice" get 31% more media coverage.
Married men who avoid housework earn more money, new study shows
A new study finds that married men who don’t help out with the housework tend to earn more, because they have more time to focus on work.
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.
These 75 blissful “sleep mantras” are guaranteed to help you beat insomnia
A sleep mantra can help you to relax, and bring you into the most positive, calm state of mind possible. Sleep mantras can also help you to lower stress and boost your self-confidence.
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