WEIRD ANTHROPOLOGY
Researchers identify the four science-backed ways to treat sleep disorders. https://www.depositphotos.com – By Bronwyn Thompson 2025 Jul 16 – Not all physical activities are created equal when it comes to a good night’s sleep. Now, a new study has found that there are four …
Wandering magnetic fields would have had noticeable effects for humans. Maximilian Schanner (GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences, Potsdam, Germany) – By Raven Garvey, Associate Professor of Anthropology, University of Michigan By Agnit Mukhopadhyay, Research Scholar at University of Alberta; Research Affiliate, University of Michigan …
Swashbucklers depicted in movies like ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ aren’t necessarily true to life. Disney – By Brandon Prins, Professor of Political Science, University of Tennessee Published: 2025 Jul 14 – Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you …
Pepper has become an unlikely disease research hero. John Lednicky – By Bronwyn Thompson 2025 Jul 14 – Black cats may be considered bad luck in many Western societies, however, one such sooty feline has brought good fortune to a team of scientists, playing …
Mondays leave a distinct stress-response mark on your body, new research finds. Depositphotos – By Bronwyn Thompson 2025 Jul 13 – For the first time, scientists have found a distinct biological source of “Monday dread” that’s independent of work status and not seen in …
Certain gut bacteria has been found to soak up toxic PFAS chemicals allowing the body to excrete them as waste. Peter Northrop / MRC Toxicology Unit – By Jay Kakade 2025 Jul 12 – A new study published in Nature Microbiology has reported a …
Health policy experts predict that cuts to Medicaid will push more rural hospitals to close. sneakpeekpic via iStock / Getty Images Plus – By Lauren S. Hughes, State Policy Director, Farley Health Policy Center; Associate Professor of Family Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical …
Migrant workers pick strawberries during harvest south of San Francisco, Calif. Visions of America/Joe Sohm/Universal Images Group via Getty Images – By Ernesto Castañeda, Professor, American University Originally Published: 2024 Oct 24 – Donald Trump has vowed to deport millions of immigrants if he …
Chatbot ‘therapists’ use artificial intelligence to mimic real-life therapeutic conversations. Pooja Shree Chettiar/ChatGPT, CC BY-SA – By Pooja Shree Chettiar, Ph.D. Candidate in Medical Sciences, Texas A&M University Published: 2025 Jul 10 – Recently, I found myself pouring my heart out, not to a …
Alien civilizations hundreds of light years away may be able to lock in on Earth’s radar systems. AI generated image using Microsoft Designer – By David Szondy 2025 Jul 08 – If you’re hoping that we can avoid the attention of alien civilizations by …
