Jordan Rosenfeld

Joined: Jun 3, 2015

13 Facts About the Spinal Cord

The pineal gland is located in the center of the brain.

10 Facts About the Pineal Gland

A doctor checks a young girl for swollen tonsils.

10 Facts About Your Tonsils

9 Interesting Facts About the Ribs

Chemistry between couples does involve actual chemistry.

When You Feel “Chemistry” With Someone, What’s Actually Going On?

We know chemistry when we feel it, but we don't always know why we're drawn to one person over another. Science has some answers … but not all of them.

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10 Scientific Benefits of Kissing

While there are plenty of obvious pleasures of smooching, there are also some remarkable health benefits, backed by science.

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15 Positively Reinforcing Facts About B.F. Skinner

B.F. Skinner is responsible for the term "positive reinforcement." He also taught pigeons to play ping pong—for science. Learn more about this pioneering psychologist.

12 Intriguing Facts About the Intestines

We only think about our intestines when we have intestinal pain, or when something else goes wrong. But scientists are finding intriguing links between your gut, brain, and other systems.

8 Scientific Benefits of Napping

Whether you bow down to the ritual of a mid-afternoon siesta or never stop to snooze, you may think twice about the power of napping after reading about its many benefits.

12 Facts About the Sense of Taste

It goes way beyond your taste buds.

10 Scientifically Proven Ways to Stick to Your New Year's Resolutions

New Year's resolutions have a habit of being broken more than any other goals. This year, arm yourself with the best methods for making your resolutions a reality.

9 Fascinating Facts About the Vagus Nerve

The vagus nerve is at the center of an exciting new field of treatment that leaves medications behind.

Colorized scanning electron micrograph of E. coli, a common gut bacteria

10 Smart Facts About Your Gut

Your gut has millions of neurons. And that's just one of its intelligent features.

How Do Placebos Work?

There's a very real reason why your grandmother’s chicken soup makes you feel better when you're sick.

11 Facts About Fingernails

They're more than just a place to dab polish.

How Does Blood Pressure Work?

Your doctor may tell you that your BP is “120 over 80.” You may very well not know what that means.