One of the issues with racism is that people who are prejudiced can't identify with the others' world. They can't see themselves in the other person, so therefore don't have any empathy for what that minority is going through. A group of scientists tried to change that by altering the way some white people's skin looked. The researchers... Read More
It's Back to School season and all across the country high school and college students are preparing to make a huge transition; some will begin a new academic career, others will head out into the job market. It’s a time of optimism and hope for recent graduates as they envision the next chapter in their lives — or it should be. But... Read More
Deja Vu, that feeling you get that something new is actually something old — something that you've experienced before — hasn't been easy for scientists to pin down. Sure, the creators of The Matrix film franchise tried to explain it away as a "glitch," but in reality (or maybe we should say perceived reality?) it's much more complicated... Read More
As Americans, we all realize that the majority of us are fat. It's true. Even if at times it's sad to admit it, we are a nation of giant blobs. And because we are all overweight, we are all a tad bit unmotivated. Maybe we shouldn't say "all." Mark Zuckerberg, who's now a billionaire, isn't fat and has plenty of motivation — but you get... Read More
