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The Science Whiplash: When Science Fights Itself

If you’ve lived long enough to read headlines, you’ve probably experienced nutritional whiplash. You wake up, pour a cup of coffee, and open your phone only to see a headline screaming that caffeine is the secret to eternal youth. You … Continue reading

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Paying to Be Terrified: The Curious Case of “Safe Fear”

There’s something deeply odd about human beings: we actively seek out fear. No other species on the planet does this. You’ll never see a deer buying tickets to a prance though a predator habitat or a raccoon strapping itself into … Continue reading

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Take the Extra Minute: Keep It Real — Not Paranormal

Halloween is that time of year when the nights grow long, the air turns crisp and people go looking for a good scare. It’s a time to face the terrifying, defeat the sinister and prove you’re fearless, often under the … Continue reading

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