Recent Science News
Acupuncture outperforms sham in chronic pain relief, new study finds
A study finds acupuncture may effectively reduce pain and improve function in chronic sciatica patients with herniated disks, suggesting it as a viable treatment option.
High IQ in teens correlated with increased alcohol use
A study links higher high school IQs to later increased alcohol consumption, highlighting the need for further research on social factors influencing drinking habits.
Playful Particles: How Preschoolers’ Behavior Mirrors Gas Dynamics
A study reveals preschoolers' play behaviors mimic gas particles, showing how environments shape their social interactions and movement dynamics.
Rooftop solar panels may increase urban temperatures
While generating clean energy, rooftop solar panels can increase daytime urban temperatures, posing challenges for urban planners.
Smarter Men Are Less Aggressive in Relationships and More Committed, Study Finds
Men with higher IQs exhibit less aggression and more commitment, enhancing relationship satisfaction and balance.
The Natural Bias: Why We Think Nature is Better
A recent study reveals that despite people's strong belief in the benevolence of nature, natural products and events are often no safer, more effective, or more beneficial than their artificial counterparts—and sometimes, they're even worse.
Why we thrive when others fall behind: study finds having lower-status peers boosts our happiness
Our happiness is influenced not only by our own social status but also by the relative status of our peers, with people feeling happier when their peers have lower status.