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Ever notice that the trip home often seems shorter than the trip there—even when the distance and travel time are exactly the same? It happens so often that researchers have given it a name: the [...]

You probably know that light, noise, temperature and stress can all interfere with your sleep. But what about the moon? Strange as it sounds, some research suggests people really do sleep [...]

If you have a goal you really want to accomplish, when you start may matter more than you think. January 1st gets all the attention, but there are other dates and occasions that can give you a [...]

It seems like paying attention should be easy. Yet for many of us, it has become one of the hardest things to do. We start reading an article and suddenly we’re checking email. We pick up [...]

Have you ever caught yourself saying, “It smells like rain”? It turns out that distinctive scent is very real—and it’s not your imagination. Scientists know exactly where it [...]

Most people think dogs see the world only in black and white—but that’s simply not true. Dogs do see color, just not the same colors you do. Understanding how your dog actually experiences [...]

Have you ever wondered why some people seem to lose their hearing gradually while insisting they hear just fine? It turns out this isn’t simply denial or stubbornness. The way hearing fades [...]

Most of us think of intelligence as something that happens entirely in the brain. But there’s another kind of intelligence that lives in your body. It’s what allows you to ride a [...]

Heat can make people do some strange things. It can change your mood, cloud your judgment, and even affect the way you treat other people. Scientists have discovered that hot weather has a [...]

Ever wonder why you’re always told to wait about 10 seconds before turning your phone, computer, router, or tablet back on after rebooting it? Is there really something magical about 10 [...]