Exercise may or may not help you lose weight and keep it off – here’s the evidence for both sides of the debate
The global fitness industry will generate over US$80 billion in revenue in 2023, estimates suggest.…
How a surfing sea otter revealed the dark side of human nature
Surfers often talk about how the sport helps them reconnect with nature, but a recent…
Barbie isn’t just a movie star now — she’s also a virtual social media influencer
The explosive public response to the upcoming Barbie movie starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling…
How Americans 50 and older use online dating sites and apps
The dating world can look very different for older Americans than for younger ones –…
Why people tend to believe UFOs are extraterrestrial
Most of us still call them UFOs – unidentified flying objects. NASA recently adopted the…
A 1-minute gun safety video helped preteen children be more careful around real guns – new research
The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea Children…
What do astronomers say about Moon landing deniers? Batting down the conspiracy theory with an assist from the 1969 Miracle Mets
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question…
Events that never happened could influence the 2024 presidential election – a cybersecurity researcher explains situation deepfakes
Imagine an October surprise like no other: Only a week before Nov. 5, 2024, a…
Why am I online? Research shows it’s often about managing emotions
Most of us go online multiple times a day. About half of 18–29 year olds…
Why do I have to take my laptop out of the bag at airport security?
Anyone who has travelled by air in the past ten years will know how stressful…