That’s the simple but stark conclusion of a new paper, released just as loneliness and its health effects are being widely felt amidst pandemic lockdowns around the world. In the largest-ever study of ...

What does your brain look like on branded podcasts? A new global study from the BBC finds that the branded audio format might be a strong way to reach the growing number of podcast listeners. The ...

Anxiety is a mental health condition millions of people around the world experience every day but not something that can necessarily be “seen”—until now. In a first-of-its-kind study, scientists at ...

What does a woman’s brain look like while she’s having an orgasm? Apparently, its like a multi-layered, multicoloured abstract or neon sign that flashes on and off. Or so an animated video of a ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American As you read this, wiggle your toes. Feel the ...