A painstaking analysis of 27 studies, neatly summarized with key takeaways up top. “When I started looking into this subject, I predicted a person’s physical attractiveness would only have minor advantages. I was wrong. In fact, I was so wrong, […]
Machine learning is at it again… “Political orientation was correctly classified in 72% of liberal–conservative face pairs, remarkably better than chance (50%), human accuracy (55%), or one afforded by a 100-item personality questionnaire (66%).” | learn more
I’ve been exploring the Clubhouse app this week and found myself in a room dedicated to space exploration. Someone mentioned liquid breathing. I hadn’t heard of it before. It’s as crazy as it sounds. “Liquid breathing is a form of […]
This is such a great list of fun facts that I refuse to dilute it with additional fun facts this week. I guarantee you will learn something by clicking. | learn more
Essentially, a drunk fish becomes the designated driver for the whole group.” | learn more
Francis Bellamy had no idea how famous, and controversial, his quick ditty would become.” | learn more
Google releases an annual list of top search terms of the year. For this year, I visualized the top search terms to show the impact that the year’s events had on people.” | learn more
“A phishing scam with unclear motive or payoff is targeting authors, agents and editors big and small, baffling the publishing industry.” | learn more
Aluminum particles stay in the atmosphere when the satellites burn up on reentry. “Wooden satellites would burn up without releasing harmful substances into the atmosphere or raining debris on the ground when they plunge back to Earth.” | learn more