Here is what I am reading today: the in-laws in early human society “Give it up for in-laws. Those much-maligned meddlers helped spur an ancient social revolution that propelled human groups from savannas to cities, a new study suggests.” a glove in the hand “Unconsciously, right-handers associate good with the Read more…
Here is what I am reading today: spineless penises and big brains “Most male mammals wield a penis covered with spines made of keratin, the same material that forms fingernails, to sweep out competitors’ sperm and irritate a female into ovulating. You can add humans’ lack of penile spines to Read more…
Here are a few fun items for today: the criminal mind revealed! “The latest neuroscience research is presenting intriguing evidence that the brains of certain kinds of criminals are different from those of the rest of the population. While these findings could improve our understanding of criminal behavior, they also Read more…
Here is what I am reading today: beating the winter blues (this is a blog I write for another site) “The sky is gray. The snow is gray. We’re stuck inside for days at a time. Even here in sunny California, I sometimes get the feeling winter will never end. Read more…
Here is what I am reading today: test your sense of size “Did this video mess with your mind? If you’re wondering whether it’s a camera trick, print off your own template of the illusion and try it yourself. It’s an old trick devised by American psychologist Joseph Jastrow.” want Read more…