Experimental Musings

There are a variety of cognitive biases that play a role in how we make decisions, and sometimes we aren’t even aware they exist. One of these is the optimism bias.

Just for a few moments, let’s go far far away to the farthest observed thing in our solar system, a whopping 132 times further from the sun than you are right now.

To celebrate black excellence and legacy during Black History Month, our staff offer their recommendations of books, movies, and other media created by black writers and scientists.

To lend our support to efforts that squash stigmas and humanize mental health conditions, we invited Catherine Brown to share her story during National Eating Disorders Awareness Week.

Maybe you've recently had a nap or maybe you've pondered why some folks you know get mid-day sleepy vibes. Let’s talk about the science behind napping!