domestic affairs
How does gaming affect the brain?
Previous research showed that just 10–20 minutes of violent gaming increased activity in the brain regions associated with arousal, anxiety, and emotional...
Jan 23, 2026 • 2 READS
health
Why are kilns so hot?
Electric kilns are lined with coiled metal elements, through which a current flows. The resistance in the coil creates heat. This heats the chamber using ...
Jan 23, 2026 • 2 READS
political analysis
Do dogs survive being hit by cars?
Sadly, the majority of dogs do not survive the trauma of being hit by a car. If your dog is lucky enough to not sustain life-ending injuries, his or her s...
Jan 23, 2026 • 2 READS
political analysis
What is life after divorce?
We spoke to 12 divorced men about life after divorce. They touched upon painful feelings, paranoia, debt, and loss of friends. But also: stronger relation...
Jan 23, 2026 • 2 READS
environment reporting
How old is a newborn?
Newborn usually refers to a baby from birth to about 2 months of age. Infants can be considered children anywhere from birth to 1 year old. Baby can be us...
Jan 23, 2026 • 2 READS
education insights
Do flight attendants wake up sleeping passengers?
While flight attendants won't wake sleeping passengers, there are some things that they will do. Here's what you need to know about sleeping dur...
Jan 23, 2026 • 1 READS
education insights
Why would bed bugs be in the bathroom?
Whenever you put clothing, pillowcases, or bedding into that laundry basket in the bathroom, you are at risk of getting bed bugs in your bathroom. Washing...
Jan 23, 2026 • 1 READS
science
Why can't inmates have pictures of themselves?
You cannot send polaroids to inmates whatever facility they are in. Another important rule is that prisoners may not be sent photos of themselves, even as...
Jan 23, 2026 • 2 READS
political analysis
What was McMurphy's mental illness?
Each film takes up specific gendered mental illnesses – Susanna is diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder, seven times more likely in women than m...
Jan 23, 2026 • 2 READS
global news
What was the rooster in Vietnam?
'Rooster' was also a nickname for M60 machine gunners because the muzzle flash looked like a rooster's tail. It's also a play on how t...
Jan 23, 2026 • 2 READS