The Science Behind Why People Hate the Word ‘Moist’
You may think you detest the word ‘moist’ because of the way it sounds, but research indicates that that’s not the full story.
You may think you detest the word ‘moist’ because of the way it sounds, but research indicates that that’s not the full story.
It's called head canting, and the psychology of it goes beyond looking good for the 'gram.
The definition of ‘phobia’ is similar to that of ‘fear’—but there’s a big difference in the threat level.
Diving into a pool or lake to escape bees could result in a death worthy of a 'Final Destination' movie.
The chemistry behind the vibrant colors of fireworks is another reason to “ooh” and “aah” at the sky this Fourth of July.
The baby croc was the product of a mother who has spent her entire life in captivity.
A pronoun slip can be embarrassing, especially if you pride yourself on being generally good at using the language people have asked you to use. Why do pronoun slips happen, and why do we seem to mess up pronouns more than names or other gendered words?
Poison ivy isn’t the only thing that can give you a nasty rash.
Every summer at the beach, sand becomes an essential ingredient in the recipe for fun. But what the heck is it?
Can your MacGyver air scrubber do the work of a purifier costing hundreds of dollars? Science says yes.
Before home pregnancy tests, the most reliable test was just to wait and see. But people still wanted to know as early as possible whether they were harboring a tiny human.
Whether you enjoy the velvety skin on peaches or peel it off, you may wonder why they developed fuzz in the first place.
While it’s certainly true that dogs are generally kind spirits, that won’t dissuade them from using you as a charcuterie board upon your death.
Canadian wildfires have caused air quality alerts to go into effect across the U.S. Here’s how to stay safe.
Here, in no particular order, are just a few of history’s most influential tomes—and how they made humanity look at things in a new light.
June's strawberry moon will be accompanied by an extra-bright Venus this Saturday.
America’s greatest physicists assembled under the Manhattan Project to create the deadliest weapon the world had ever seen—an atomic bomb.
Plastic containers are usually still covered in water after they’ve been through the dishwasher. Blame science—not your dishwasher.
Scientists recently recorded an underwater mud volcano—the second discovered in Norwegian waters.
Here’s (at least) one interesting way station each of these common words made on its journey to the present day, whether it’s an analysis of the Latin roots, a hypothesis about a proto-Indo-European origin, or a pivotal change in meaning.
“A Big Secret Conceals Her Past” will help you remember the names (and order) of Henry VIII's wives.
We can’t promise you’ll ever feel the same way about pasta, pools, or your own face.
Going for a dip? You'll probably have a wee bit of trouble. Here's why.
Our planet is spinning more than 1000 mph at the equator while simultaneously zipping through space at 67,000 mph.