science Scientific research in sketches #2 Does lead feel heavier than feathers; is beauty universal; what can you do today to fight depression 3 years in the future?
science Scientific research in sketches #1 Small male dogs lift their legs higher than big ones when they pee; if you're fit, you can multitask much better; is music better when you hear it or when you see it?
science Does practice make perfect? You've picked out something you want to get great at and you're practicing diligently? ... You're sure you know what you're doing? Taking a peek at the science of deliberate practice might help you not fail miserably!
science The fleeting advantage of being a narcissist and do nice guys finish last It turns out narcissists are able to charm the socks off of anyone they meet — if they feel like it — but not more than that. Stick around for an overview of the narcissists' arsenal and the scientific observation of how nice guys — spoiler alert — really finish first.
science How to make a friend fast — the scientific method Believe-it-or-not, we actually know exactly how to create friendships in the lab!
science In science, you can either be funny or credible The science of citation accumulation is not as complex as you might think. In this little post, I summarize some of the interesting research done on the effect that titles have on the number of citations a scientific piece of text receives.
science Everyone is a dick during heat waves Eternal sunshine sounds nice until you're caught in a drawn-out, blistering, summer heat wave. And it's not just the weather that's horrible then — it's everyone around you, too!
science Is listening to country music going to kill you? Hello there, let me tell you about how listening to country music is going to kill you.
science Answering the existential questions — what is navel fluff? Even wondered... what the hell is this navel fluff? Wonder no more, scientists have gotten to the bottom of this!
science Learning a foreign language as an adult sucks Don't feel bad if learning a foreign language seems hard — you're at a disadvantage already, your brain has retired.
science Exercising is investing into your mental health. No, really. Regular exercise (much more than time spent sitting every day) works great against symptoms of depression up to 3 years in advance!
science Women sound better when ovulating The voice of a naturally cycling woman becomes more attractive to the opposive sex when they're most likely to conceive. Primal, no?
science Sword swallowing. Don't. Sword swallowers often suffer from everything from sore throats to neck perforations... and yes, somebody **did** manage to actually swallow one!
science A foolproof way to win a bet (feathers and lead) Which feels heavier, a pound of feathers or a pound of lead? A pound of lead! Seriously!
science Does peeing yourself feel bad? Scientists always ask the important questions: why does it feel bad when you pee your pants?
science Guess the menstrual cycle of the stripper by how much you tip her! Lap dancers earn almost twice as much money in tips during estrus than during menstruation. Those taking hormonal contraception don't!
science The ethics of ethicists Ethicists steal more books than other philosophers. Is ethics is studied by those people who are more morally corrupt?
