The Science of Better

What Actually Makes Me Healthier?

There are so many health tips competing for our attention. (Supplements! Cold plunges! Wearables! Fibermaxxing!) So what actually moves the needle?

Jun 18

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Is Tech Really Rotting My Brain?

We all know our phones, supposedly, are making us dumber and more boring and less healthy. But is that really true?

Jun 5

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May 2026

Books I'm excited about

Summer is almost here — and so why not pick up some new reading material for the beach? (Or the hammock, or the couch, or an audiobook for a long drive…

May 21

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The science of negotiation

We negotiate all the time — with our bosses, our spouses, our kids. Not to mention buying a new car, asking for a raise, booking a hotel or signing up…

May 9

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April 2026

Mentor Me!

Mentors can make a huge difference. But how do you find one? How should a mentor help a protégé? What are the tactics that make the relationship work…

Apr 23

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I Want My Home To Look AWESOME

How do I make my bedroom more relaxing? What's the best 'signature scent' for a house? (What?) Science has some tips.

Apr 10

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March 2026

Rizzzzz it up like a scientist!

What is charisma? Why do some people seem to have it while others, not so much? What can I do to become more charismatic? And is it possible to impress…

Mar 27

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Science wants you to be rich

Lemme guess: Talking about money stresses you out, right? Don’t worry — research has got you covered. Scientists love studying the Benjamins.

Mar 13

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February 2026

How To Stop Procrastinating (According To Science)

It’s hard to motivate when it’s cold outside, summer seems so far away and it’s the dreariest of months. Luckily, research has some tips on how to boost…

Feb 26

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Happy Valentine’s Day! (Here’s how researchers say to celebrate.)

It’s February 14th, which means half the nation is scrambling to make dinner reservations. Luckily, science has tips on how to bring romance to our…

Feb 13

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What we can learn from cold places

It’s February. Half the U.S. is covered in ice. The news is depressing. But fear not! There are ways to handle the February blues! Just look at what…

Feb 6

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January 2026

What to do when you can’t go outside because it’s really, really cold.

A “major Arctic outbreak” is arriving. Luckily, there’s lots of studies about how to stay warm and upbeat amid the chill.

Jan 23

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