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Self-sabotage (also called “self-handicapping” by psychologists) is intentionally doing something that can harm your chances of success. academic ability testperformance at work, sportsor relationships. For example,…

23andMe is currently in crisis. The once-promising genetic testing company has experienced a significant downfall, with a 98% loss in its $6 billion value, the departure…

There are many interpretations of AI, and it is difficult to talk about and understand it effectively. Drew Bruenig, a skilled geek and cultural anthropologist, has…

Many of us aim for self-esteem, a positive self-view, and pride in ourselves. It’s normal to feel uneasy and want to avoid comments and situations that…

MArietje Schake is a former member of the European Parliament from the Netherlands. She currently serves as the Director of International Policy at the Stanford University…

Observing people around your local park, office, or city center, you will likely see many individuals using reusable water bottles. This trend has become a fashion…

overview The Atlantic hurricane season officially ends Saturday. The pattern of activity surprised forecasters. The season was busy early on, with strong storms occurring later in…

A dog chased a ball past me at full speed across the open fields of Seascale Beach, Cumbria. The beach is surrounded by a small park,…

MIles, a 37-year-old NHS doctor from London, has been trying to convince friends to buy cryptocurrencies for years. In recent weeks, the “Trump pump” on crypto…

During midwinter, under the right conditions, the polar sky can be transformed into a colorful spectacle by shimmering clouds. These rainbow clouds, also known as “nacre…

A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Reading and the University of Durham has revealed that the increase in relative brain size, known…

Britain experienced a record heatwave in July 2022 Damian Meyer/AFP via Getty Images Climate models are underestimating the likelihood of heatwaves in some regions, including the…

Someone’s kidneys could be biologically 10 years older than their brain Christian Kitzmuller/Alamy Our organs seem to age at different rates, with lungs and kidneys aging…

There are no signs of population stratification in the Linear Pottery Culture (LBK) communities that first spread agriculture across much of Europe, according to a new…

Scientists who study non-human animals rarely use the word “love” in their published papers. However, many animal behavior scientists are passionate about animals, which initially drew…

You can remotely control a cockroach wearing an electronic backpack.Provided by: Hirotaka Sato, Nanyang Technological University Robotic arms that can automatically turn cockroaches into controllable cyborgs…

2024 was a great year for science fiction, from time travel to space-based stuffMatt Mawson/Millennium Images, UK It's been a good year for science fiction, with…

date palm Matilde Gattoni The world’s oases are on the front lines of the existential fight against climate change. Limited rainfall and rising heat are dramatically…

Haunted house attractions may have unexpected health benefitsRobert Stainforth/Alamy It is often said that laughter is the best medicine, but a little fear can be powerful…

JJust by clicking on the “shiny babe” filter, the teenager’s face was subtly elongated, her nose was streamlined, and her cheeks were sprinkled with freckles. Then,…

The dark region in the upper right corner of this Mars image, the Acidaria Planum, may contain bacteria deep within its rocky surface. NASA/JPL/USGS Certain regions…

The shadow home secretary has suggested that businesses should utilize robots more instead of hiring low-paid migrants. Conservative MP Chris Phillip pointed out that other countries…

aElon Musk has aligned himself with Donald Trump and various far-right conspiracy theories, causing concern among a group of Tesla owners who are now feeling uneasy…

We now know that dinosaurs were large reptiles that ruled the Earth, but scientists have always been curious about why it took them 30 million years…

Paleoanthropologists have discovered 1.5 million-year-old footprints of two very different species of humans. homo erectus and Paranthropus boisei — at the same location near Lake Turkana…

Drinking enough water can help with weight loss and prevent kidney stones as well as migraines, urinary tract infections, and low blood pressure, according to a…

Orbit of newly discovered exoplanet TOI-3261 (also known as TIC 358070912) is an inactive main sequence star located 300 parsecs (978.5 light years) away in the…

overview Ancient footprints discovered in Kenya belong to two different species of human relatives who walked on the same ground at the same time, a study…

John “Bud” Benson Wilbur Massachusetts Institute of Technology You may have never heard of John “Bud” Benson Wilbur, but he is a low-key civil engineering legend.…

It is difficult to determine when the person died due to decomposition of the body. South Agency/Getty Images Determining when a person died based on a…

Platforms like X can shape political viewsAlgi February Sugita/ZUMA Press/Alamy Algorithms behind social media platforms can change your attitude towards people with different political views in…

Footprints thought to have been left by an individual of Paranthropus boiseiNeil T. Roach Preserved footprints in Kenya appear to record two different species of ancient…

A Cheerios-inspired robot that emits alcoholic fuel using fluorescent dye.Jackson K. Wilt et al. 2024 The same phenomenon as beetles floating on a pond and Cheerios…

COP load of this As COP29, the latest round of international climate negotiations, struggles in Azerbaijan, Feedback watches bemused from afar. We have previously covered several…

At a party held after Elon Musk's Tesla unveiled its robot taxi last month, the Optimus robot roamed around, handing out drinks and chatting with guests.…

Intense: Find a quiet place and read these inspirational books to expand your thinking. David Trude/Getty Images burning earth Written by Sunil Amrith This year hasn’t…

Haunted house attractions may have unexpected health benefits Robert Stainforth/Alamy It is often said that laughter is the best medicine, but a little fear can be…

According to the communications watchdog, Reddit, the US online discussion platform, has surpassed X to become the fifth most popular social media platform in the UK.…

No department in Whitehall has registered the use of artificial intelligence systems since the government announced that it will be made compulsory, sparking warnings that the…

We now know that dinosaurs were giant reptiles that dominated the Earth, but scientists have long wondered why it took them 30 million years to reach…