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Ever want to be taller? That might mean you're more competitive (and jealous). Also, if someone asked you which animal is the most abundant on earth... what would you say?

12 Jun 2025 English Germany Science · Technology

How can I tell if someone's smart?

Some people seem to know if others are intelligent. Others... don't. A new study suggests why.

23 Apr 30 min

There's almost no way to make us like AI art. Why?

A new study tried just about everything to get people to have a more positive reaction to AI poetry and prose. It failed. Almost always. And it's worth talking about why. (NOTE: A human wrote this.)

16 Apr 30 min

Deepfake nudes & why men make them

Lust? Humiliation? Control? If you think you know why men and boys make fake AI nudes of women and girls... first-of-its-kind research suggests a motivation that's almost more troubling. (Note: If you or anyone you know is the victim of non-consensual intimate imagery, the global non-profit StopNCII.org provides step-by-step support…

26 Mar 30 min

When do you think the world will end?

A shockingly high number of people believe a global calamity will happen in their lifetime. Are you one of them?

19 Mar 30 min

The war on phone blasting

A viral TikTok of a woman kicked off a plane is a good time to talk about how to (productively) confront loud people.

12 Mar 30 min