Where you live might influence how you measure up against your peers
Social psychologists uncover important mechanisms of social comparison, showing that it depends on specific, universal social settings and situations.
Difficult people have most to gain from practicing compassion
New research finds that the most disagreeable individuals, who are also the least likely to be kind, can benefit most from behaving more compassionately.
‘Hoppy’ beer without exploding bottles and too much alcohol
'Dry-hopping' beer enhances flavor but sometimes has undesirable side effects, such as an unexpectedly high alcohol content and high pressures. Now, new research explains the biochemical bas..
What your cell phone camera tells you about your brain
Your brain is structured to make the best possible decision given its limited resources, according to new research that unites cognitive science and information theory — the branch of mathematics tha..
Origami inspires highly efficient solar steam generator
Water covers most of the globe, yet many regions still suffer from a lack of clean drinking water. If scientists could efficiently and sustainably turn seawater into clean water, a looming global wate..
Oldest-known aquatic reptiles probably spent time on land
A comprehensive analysis of Mesosaurus fossils shows that bones from adults share similarities with land-dwelling animals — suggesting older Mesosaurus were semi-aquatic, whereas the juveniles spent ..
Cannabinoid drugs make pain feel ‘less unpleasant, more tolerable’
Researchers have determined that cannabinoid drugs do not appear to reduce the intensity of experimental pain, but, instead, may make pain feel less unpleasant and more tolerable.
Mastercard, Microsoft partner on B2B fintech network that could save billions
Mastercard has launched a new global B2B network built on Microsoft's Azure cloud service that aims to reduce inefficiencies and inaccuracies in verifying supply chain providers and create a near..
Mastercard, Microsoft partner on B2B fintech network that could save billions
Mastercard has launched a new global B2B network built on Microsoft's Azure cloud service that aims to reduce inefficiencies and inaccuracies in verifying supply chain providers and create a near..
Nvidia’s Convincing Unreality
When I read the book Ready Player One, I really got excited about the future of virtual reality, but the movie really didn't do the book justice. Some blockbusters have succeeded in interspersing..