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Jan 03 2026SCIENCE

How Do We Really Change Behavior? Science vs. Common Sense

People often have their own ideas about what makes others follow rules. This is important because these beliefs can influence how they react to policies designed to change behavior. But do these everyday ideas match up with what science says? A big study asked over 3, 000 people about what they thi

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Jan 03 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Tichina Arnold Talks About Jokes on 'Martin' and Set Life

Tichina Arnold, known for her role as Pam on the popular '90s sitcom "Martin, " recently spoke about the show's humor and the behind-the-scenes dynamics. She addressed claims of colorism in the jokes aimed at her character, Pam, which were brought up by singer Ari Lennox. Arnold acknowledged Lennox

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Jan 02 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Streaming Takes Over: How People Chose to Watch in 2025

In 2025, streaming services became the go-to choice for entertainment. A big change happened when Netflix and HBO joined forces. This merger made some people worry about what it means for competition in the streaming world. No one is sure yet how this will affect theaters or the entertainment indust

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Jan 02 2026SCIENCE

The Testosterone and Aggression Puzzle

In the wilds of East Africa, a young male baboon attempted to challenge the alpha male's position. The alpha male, however, remained unfazed. This scene was observed in 1983. The young baboon displayed aggressive behaviors, such as flashing eyebrows, baring canines, and making vocalizations. Yet, th

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Jan 01 2026HEALTH

How Daily Routines Shape the Lives of Older Adults

Older adults' daily routines are influenced by their physical abilities, sensory functions, and how they feel about their health. These routines include activities like moderate-to-vigorous exercise, light physical activities, sitting around, and sleep. Most studies look at these activities separate

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Dec 31 2025SCIENCE

Quantum Mechanics: Bohr's Idea Wins Again

A recent experiment in China has shown that Niels Bohr was right in his debate with Albert Einstein about quantum mechanics. The experiment was based on a thought experiment proposed by Einstein almost a century ago. Bohr argued that certain properties of particles cannot be measured at the same tim

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Dec 31 2025CRYPTO

Bitcoin's Bumpy Ride: What's Next for the Crypto King?

Bitcoin has had quite the journey. It's been a mix of ups and downs, with prices feeling the heat from early investors selling off their stakes. These pioneers, who jumped on the Bitcoin bandwagon between 2010 and 2015, are now taking profits, which has put a damper on prices. But here's an interes

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Dec 30 2025TECHNOLOGY

Personality and Digital Habits: Who's at Risk?

The Big Five Model is a tool used to understand how people behave. It looks at five key traits: openness, extraversion, neuroticism, agreeableness, and conscientiousness. This study used this model to see how these traits relate to how people use digital spaces like social media and video games. Fi

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Dec 30 2025SCIENCE

Lobsters' Social Strategy Backfires

Lobsters are known for their tough shells and big claws, but some types don't have those claws. Instead, they stick together in big groups to scare off predators. They use special chemicals in the water to find each other. But this trick might not always work. Young lobsters often follow these sign

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Dec 30 2025SPORTS

What Happened Between DK Metcalf and a Detroit Lions Fan?

A Detroit Lions fan and Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf had a heated exchange during a recent game. Metcalf claims the fan used offensive language and slurs, while the fan says he only called Metcalf by his full name. This incident has started a discussion about how fans behave at games

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