The Worst Things to Say to a Narcissist
Talking to a narcissist—whose behavior is characterized by grandiosity, a constant need for admiration, and a lack of empathy—is the…
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Powerball Jackpot Hits $1.3 Billion—But Is Your $2 Bet Worth It?
September 2, 2025 3 min read Should You Spend $2 to Win $1.3 Billion? Inside Powerball Math Winning more than…
Can Creatine Keep Your Brain Sharp?
With Silicon Valley pouring billions into energy solutions to meet the massive electricity demands of AI, it’s easy to forget…
7 Vintage Books Science-Minded Readers Will Love Paired With A 2025 Book Recommendation
Selecting a book to read can sometimes be overwhelming: countless books are published every year, and there are countless more…
This lizard can tolerate extreme levels of lead
Cuban brown anoles have the highest blood lead levels of any vertebrate known — three times that of the previous…
A Mars rock analysis tool proved its mettle on a chance find from Arizona
McKenzie Prillaman is a science and health journalist based in Washington, DC. She holds a bachelor’s degree in neuroscience from…
On Labor Day 2025: From Health Care “Revenue Bounty Hunters,” Medical Bills Back into FICO Scores, the Rise of “Cute Debt,” and Tariffs – U.S. Consumers’ Face Eroding Financial Health
On this U.S. Labor Day 2025, the physical and the fiscal, with the mental, converge as I ponder what working…
Giant ‘Gullies’ in the Earth Threaten Cities in Africa amid Rapid Urbanization
August 31, 2025 3 min read Huge Cracks in the Earth Are Slicing through Cities, Swallowing Houses and Displacing Thousands…
5 Books Scientific American Recommends for August
August 30, 2025 5 min read Turn the Page on Summer: August’s Essential Book Picks Check out this collection of…
Voting Integrity Messages Fight Misinformation in the Lab. But What about the Real World?
August 29, 2025 4 min read Voting Integrity Messages Fight Misinformation in the Lab. But What about the Real World?…