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Guys And Video Games

Why do guys tend to enjoy video games more than women?

Caffeine Persuasion

Can consuming caffeine make you more easily persuaded?

Dog Mouth vs. Human Mouth

Which would you rather be bitten by, a dog mouth, or a human mouth?

Haven’t We Met?

Wouldn’t it be creepy if you woke up one day and didn’t recognize even your closest friends?

Get Angry, Think More Clearly

Ever have trouble concentrating? Studies have shown that anger can actually sharpen your concentration.

How Do Trick Candles Work?

You keep huffing and puffing, and…the candle still doesn’t go out. Learn about the science behind trick candles on this Moment of Science.

Laughter Is A Social Signal?

Recent research has shown that people are 30 times more likely to laugh in a social situation than when they are alone. Find out why on this Moment of Science.

Hypnic Jerks

You’re nodding off in class, suddenly your muscles twitch and you’re wide awake again. What causes these sudden muscle contractions?

  • Hands holding XBox controller

    Guys And Video Games

    Why do guys tend to enjoy video games more than women?

  • Man drinking coffee

    Caffeine Persuasion

    Can consuming caffeine make you more easily persuaded?

  • Close-up photo of dog mouth

    Dog Mouth vs. Human Mouth

    Which would you rather be bitten by, a dog mouth, or a human mouth?

  • Man with face blurred

    Haven’t We Met?

    Wouldn’t it be creepy if you woke up one day and didn’t recognize even your closest friends?

  • angry student at desk taking a test

    Get Angry, Think More Clearly

    Ever have trouble concentrating? Studies have shown that anger can actually sharpen your concentration.

  • a small birthday cake with trick candles

    How Do Trick Candles Work?

    You keep huffing and puffing, and…the candle still doesn’t go out. Learn about the science behind trick candles on this Moment of Science.

  • man with two pens in his mouth impersonating a walrus

    Laughter Is A Social Signal?

    Recent research has shown that people are 30 times more likely to laugh in a social situation than when they are alone. Find out why on this Moment of Science.

  • A professor standing in front of a chalkboard

    Hypnic Jerks

    You’re nodding off in class, suddenly your muscles twitch and you’re wide awake again. What causes these sudden muscle contractions?