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Why Men and Women Stop Being Friends in Adulthood, According to a Psychologist
Experts say cross-gender friendships often fade as relationships, attraction, and adult life make them harder to maintain.
By Ashley Fike
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Gen Z Workers Are Faking Productivity More Than Any Other Generation, New Study Finds
Software Finder found workers spend nearly five hours a week looking busy, and employee monitoring may be making fake productivity worse.
By Ashley Fike
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The 5 Best and Worst Airport Bathrooms in America, Ranked
A new study ranked major U.S. airport bathrooms using Google reviews, with Tampa landing at the top and Miami coming in last.
By Ashley Fike
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The Truth About Whether ‘Sleepcations’ Are Dangerous, According to an Insomnia Therapist
Sleepcations can help some burned-out folks catch up on rest, but an insomnia therapist says they may worsen sleep problems at home.
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Archaeologists May Have Identified the Earliest Known Scientist in the Americas
A wall at the Maya city of Xultun appears to preserve the name of Sak Tahn Waax alongside astronomical and calendar calculations.
By Luis Prada
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Seagulls Are Getting ‘Drunk’ on Flying Ants and Stumbling Into Traffic
Experts say flying ants may leave gulls woozy and disoriented, making them more likely to wander into roads during coastal swarms.
By Ashley Fike
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Etsuo Hara/Contributor/Getty Images Hundreds of Peruvian Babies Have Been Named After Erling Haaland During the World Cup
Peru’s national registry says hundreds of babies were registered with Haaland-inspired names during Norway’s World Cup run.
By Luis Prada
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Gen Z Is Choosing Trade School as AI Threatens White-Collar Jobs
Trade school enrollment is rising as young Americans seek hands-on careers that pay well without massive student debt.
By Luis Prada
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‘Sunshine Guilt’ Is Making People Feel Bad for Relaxing Indoors
A psychologist says the pressure to “make the most” of sunny weather can turn rest into guilt, anxiety, and unnecessary shame.
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Scientists Are Testing a New Underwater Habitat Where Humans Can Live on the Ocean Floor
DEEP’s Vanguard habitat will let aquanauts live and work underwater for days, helping scientists study marine life directly at depth.
By Ashley Fike
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Inside ‘Nullo’ Culture, the Online Subculture Devoted to Genital Removal Fantasies
Researchers say nullo culture can involve sexual fantasy, body dysphoria, and psychological distress, but acting on it can be life-threatening.
By Ashley Fike
