The road from Los Angeles to San Francisco has a new anime-inspired traveler. A man in a Japanese animation-style bear suit is hiking from one of California’s most famous cities to another. What motivates us to do what we do? […]
A coffin resembling a cream donut brightened a New Zealand man’s funeral. His cousin has sold dozens of light-hearted, celebratory coffins based on everything from sailing to LEGO® bricks. American funerals vary, but they are usually more solemn. […]
A vaccine incentive program offers free beer for getting a COVID-19 vaccination. By posting proof of getting a COVID-19 shot on social media with the hashtag #ShotforSam, internet users could win their choice of Samuel Adams beer. Ales and lagers are the two major beer categories. […]
Artificial intelligence recently broke a record by selling a painting for $700,000. The painting was a collaboration between a robot named Sophia and a human counterpart. How does the public respond to computer-made art? […]
Love. It’s the stuff of poetry—the stuff of life. However, few poets have examined the science behind why we fall in love. Professor Vishton offers a cognitive neuroscience take on love and explains precisely why the eyes are so powerful. […]
In recent years, psychologists have found that arguing is ineffective. Trying too hard to prove someone wrong—even with facts—increasingly makes them double down on their opinion. The best way to argue someone into seeing your point of view? Don’t. […]
New studies show high price tags affect our enjoyment of wine. Although devoted experts may not be fooled, cheaper wines presented as expensive ones earn higher marks from the public than when told their true market value. What does this mean for buying wine based on asking price? […]
Like a screenplay, comics must be carefully pitched, outlined, and drafted. Whether a writer is trying to get a recurring three-panel comic strip published in their local paper or a 500-page graphic novel, the process gets meticulous fast. Actor Keanu Reeves just got that creative experience. […]
Lawrence Ferlinghetti, renowned poet and godfather of Beat writers, has died. Ferlinghetti was also a publisher and the owner of the famous City Lights bookstore in San Francisco. Learning about poetry can improve our writing in any genre. […]
Snapping pictures of elusive wildlife presents challenges for photographers. Whether their subjects are fast, camouflaged, or dangerous, camera crews use clever tricks to get the perfect shot. Camera traps help get the job done. […]
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