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Human skin stood up better to the sun before there were sunscreens and parasols – an anthropologist explains why

The sun’s rays often feel good on your skin, but can cause serious damage. Maksim Chernyshev/EyeEm via Getty Images Nina G. Jablonski, Penn State Human beings have a conflicted relationship with the sun. People love sunshine, but then get hot. Sweat gets in your eyes. Then there are all the protective rituals: the sunscreen, the […]

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If a robot is conscious, is it OK to turn it off? The moral implications of building true AIs

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The science of habits

The science of habits If you’re trying to break a bad habit or start a good one, psychologists have some tips By Stephanie Parker 7.15.2021 For many of us, the past year has disrupted deeply ingrained habits. Some people report exercising less, others are drinking more. As we look forward to life returning to some semblance of […]

Lab–grown and plant–based meat science psychology and future of meat alternatives

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Lab–grown and plant–based meat: the science, psychology and future of meat alternatives

Would you eat cultured meat? HQuality via Shutterstock Daniel Merino, The Conversation and Gemma Ware, The Conversation Lab–grown and plant–based meat: the science, psychology and future of meat alternatives – podcast How do you mimic meat? We take a look at the science behind plant-based and cultured meat in this episode of The Conversation Weekly podcast, […]

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Human skin stood up better to the sun before there were sunscreens and parasols – an anthropologist explains why

Hot and getting hotter – 5 essential reads on high temps and human bodies

If a robot is conscious, is it OK to turn it off? The moral implications of building true AIs

Why do hammerhead sharks have hammer-shaped heads?

Why does love feel magical? It’s an evolutionary advantage

Defining when human life begins is not a question science can answer – it’s a question of politics and ethical values

What makes smoky, charred barbecue taste so good? The chemistry of cooking over an open flame

5 ways science and nature can benefit wellness

What the new science of authenticity says about discovering your true self

What makes a fruit flavorful?

A taste for sweetness – the love of sugar

How do fireworks work?

Karma – we get for what we do

The science of habits

Lab–grown and plant–based meat: the science, psychology and future of meat alternatives

Fact vs. fake – why don’t we trust science anymore? Documentary

Was 2020 A Simulation? (Science & Math of the Simulation Theory)