Human behavior
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Why did the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima leave shadows of people etched on sidewalks?
By Stacy Kish last updated
The nuclear bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki at the end of WWII left shadows of people on the ground and buildings. Here's why.
Why do babies rub their eyes when they're tired?
By Ashley Hamer published
Babies usually rub their eyes when they're tired, but why?
Best movies about famous scientists that aren't Oppenheimer
By Erin Macdonald last updated
Oppenheimer cleaned up at the Oscars this year, so what better time to look back at the best biopics based on history's most influential scientists?
What's the difference between deductive reasoning and inductive reasoning?
By Alina Bradford, Mindy Weisberger, Nicoletta Lanese last updated
Deductive reasoning and inductive reasoning are easy to mix up. Learn what the difference is and see examples of each type of scientific reasoning.
Why do we have leap years? And how did they come about?
By Harry Baker last updated
Feb. 29 comes only once every four years (most of the time), but why do we need leap years and how did they come about?
Why do people dissociate during traumatic events?
By Angely Mercado published
Ever feel disconnected during a stressful event? That could be your brain protecting you.
Can psychopaths learn to feel empathy?
By Victoria Atkinson published
People with psychopathic traits often struggle with emotional empathy, but they're usually adept at cognitive empathy and can use this to manipulate people.
Why do we procrastinate?
By Sascha Pare published
Here's what you need to know about procrastination if your New Year's resolution is to stop dragging your feet.
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