More Evidence That Emotional Expressions Are Universal
Are smiles, scowls, or sympathetic sighs universal across cultures? Studies from Namibia to Bhutan have attempted to find out, but the findings have been too inconsistent to take seriously.
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Of Microbes And Milk Allergies
In the past 30 years, food allergies have become increasingly common in the United States. Changes to human genetics can’t explain the sudden rise. That is because it takes many generations for…
When An App Can Predict Your Life Expectancy, Do You Want To Know?
When will I die?
This question has endured across cultures and civilisations. It has given rise to a plethora of religions and spiritual paths over thousands of years, and more recently, some highly…
Physician Burnout Is Common - And Informal Rationing Is One Big Cause
If the government promises every home a great gardener, most people recognize they won't get a great gardener at all, they will probably get someone who couldn't get a better job while the lawn…