Burning the midnight oil may work well for business professionals or lawyers, but a new study suggests it can be disastrous for students. High School students who stay up late see their test scores lag&hellip
Monthly Archives For February 2017
The Hormone Oxytocin Makes Men Monogamous
Those couples wishing to re-spark their romance need only to look to modern chemistry. A recent study strongly suggests the pituitary hormone oxytocin drives feelings of monogamy in men. The study, published in the Proceedings&hellip
Common myths about inhalants
Inhalants refer to a broad range of chemicals, either household or industrial, that can be breathed into the mouth or nose in order to produce intoxication. This is in direct contrast to the product’s intended&hellip
Top Arguments Against Homeschooling
The subject of homeschooling has produced numerous impassioned debates among parents and educators. Many say it’s a means of providing their children a safe environment to learn and it’s the best way to educate children&hellip
Benefits of cod liver oil for skin
Cod liver oil is available as a nutritional supplement and is derived from the liver of the cod fish. It is high in omega-3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), vitamin A and&hellip
Best Arguments Against Civil Disobedience
The term civil disobedience refers to the practice of deliberately disrespecting and disobeying laws in order to advance a common cause or a moral principle, or to take drastic actions aimed at changing a particular&hellip
Is Socialism Better Than Capitalism?
Socialism and capitalism are the two main social and economic models of our times. During the past fifty years, supporters of the capitalist model and those of the socialist doctrine have debated on the primacy&hellip
Arguments against death penalty
Every day, in around 40 countries all over the world, individuals are “legally” executed by the state as form of punishment for a wide variety of crimes. In the last three decades, the number of&hellip
Mid-Morning Coffee Packs More Punch
New science shows your morning coffee may be more effective depending on when you drink it. A study published in the journal Psychosomatic Medicine shows coffee hits us hardest in the mid-morning, between 9:30 and&hellip
Gold Grows on Trees
Parents of the world be advised: money does in fact grow on trees. A scientific survey done by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation in Western Australia showed trace amounts of gold in the leaves&hellip
Bearded Men Found to be Healthier and More Attractive
Out of fashion for decades, society has come to love beards again. Championed by hipsters of the Millennial Generation and pushed into the zeitgeist by programs such as “No-Shave November,” beards are back in a&hellip
Girls’ Breasts Growing Sooner
We say that children grow up too fast. New science suggests this axiom, sadly, is all too true. Researchers, led by Frank M. Biro, MD from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital recently completed a four-year study of&hellip
Yellow Clothes are a Date Killer
Clothes may not make the man, but the color of clothes can make (or break) a relationship. A study delving into clothing color and perception between males and females suggests wearing certain colors can derail&hellip
Benefits of Tidal Power
Most of the world has already begun shifting their energy production from fossil fuels, like oil and natural gas, to renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind and hydroelectric. Another type of energy source that&hellip
Others’ Misfortune Gives Us Physical Pleasure
There’s a phenomenon called “schadenfreude,” a German word meaning, “happiness at the misfortune of others.” It’s sung about in the Tony-winning musical, Avenue Q. New science indicates that brief thrill of laughter we feel when&hellip
The Benefits of Group Learning
Discussion around the topic of group learning is of interest to many students and teachers. In a group learning situation, many learners are involved in a project together. The enthusiasts of this style of learning&hellip
Women More Likely to Steal Halloween Candy
It happens every year without fail: after the kids come in from Trick or Treating, parents teach a lesson in taxation by taking a chocolate or two. New survey data from the National Confectioners Association&hellip
Children of Teen Mothers Have Problems Speaking
New science gives yet another reason why society should steer its teens from pregnancy and childbirth. In addition to social strains put upon teen mothers and their children by forces such as family and schooling,&hellip
Bullied Kids More Likely to End up Poor
Older generations grew up with the phrase, “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” Although we now know that false, a new scientific study sheds light on just how&hellip
We’re Addicted to Our Phones
Smart phones as we now know them have only existed since 2007, but we’re already addicted. Data recently released by mobile app maker Locket shows the average smart phone user unlocks their phone 110 times&hellip
Is Islam Compatible with the U.S. Constitution?
Introduction This is a topic for discussion that can both enlighten interested parties or vilify a certain group of people if handled insensitively. I state from the outset that the intention of the article is&hellip
