Fathers who rattle the windows with every sneeze may owe less to biology than to decades of social conditioning that taught them loud is how men handle it. Every family has one. The sharp intake of breath, the half-second of terrible silence, and then the full-throated detonation that sends the dog under the couch and […] The post The science behind the 'dad sneeze' — and why fathers may not want to hear it appeared first on American Almanac .
Fathers who rattle the windows with every sneeze may owe less to biology than to decades of social conditioning that taught them loud is how men handle it. Every family has one. The sharp intake of breath, the half-second of terrible silence, and then the full-throated detonation that sends the dog under the couch and the kids running for cover. The "dad sneeze" has become so universal it now fills entire corners of TikTok, where videos of fathers unleashing room-clearing achoos have racked up millions of views. Parody clips and a Will Ferrell skit have mined the same territory. Even ChatGPT, when asked, reportedly acknowledged that "dads have apparently decided that sneezing is a full-body event." But behind the jokes sits a real…Open
Everyone has different rules, mental shortcuts, habitual behaviors, and expectations for how things will play out when they’re around other humans.
These are mine, and unfortunately, I had to learn some of them the hard way. Hopefully, as you read over these, you’ll see a few that you can add to your own personal code. 1) The opinions of people online who aren’t your friends or someone you respect don’t matter very much. They certainly should never be allowed to impact your mood negatively. 2) If you genuinely screwed up, apologize unless you’re dealing with an online mob. You never apologize to the mob. 3) If you’re under 30 and not a stone-cold expert in something I’m asking you about, I do not need your advice. 4) Put the shopping cart back. Rack the weights. Pick up your dog’s sh*t. 5) Doing or saying something dumb in response to something dumb does not make you…Open
A team of scientists at the University of Porto says it has found a "measurable biological footprint" connecting specific gut and oral bacteria to psychopathic personality traits, a finding that, if confirmed, could reshape how researchers understand antisocial behavior. The study, led by researcher Carolina Costa and published in Nature, enrolled 200 healthy adults and […] The post Gut bacteria linked to psychopathic traits in new study from Portuguese researchers appeared first on American Almanac .
A team of scientists at the University of Porto says it has found a "measurable biological footprint" connecting specific gut and oral bacteria to psychopathic personality traits, a finding that, if confirmed, could reshape how researchers understand antisocial behavior. The study, led by researcher Carolina Costa and published in Nature , enrolled 200 healthy adults and asked them to complete a standardized psychopathy questionnaire known as the Self-Report Psychopathy Scale-Short Form. Each participant also submitted blood, saliva, and fecal samples so the team could catalog their bacterial makeup and metabolic markers. What the researchers found was specific and striking: three types of gut bacteria, Allisonella, Prevotella, and…Open
We aren’t the only animals that like to take care of other species. A new study finds that the roots of keeping a pet may stretch deep into our primate past.
The images are harrowing. South African mobs wielding machetes and clubs, forcing foreign nationals from their homes, looting their shops, and, in some cases, ending […] Source
AI:South Africa is currently gripped by harrowing waves of xenophobic violence, characterized by mobs using machetes and clubs to forcibly evict foreign nationals from their homes and loot their businesses. This surge in brutality highlights deep-seated social fractures that can be analyzed through the lens of developmental psychology and tribalism. As these violent clashes intensify, the instability underscores a growing global trend of localized territorial aggression and the breakdown of civil order within vulnerable regions.Open
Some people have fought Ebola containment measures in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Scholars have seen similar responses across societies and throughout history.
Yes, there is a way to gracefully address that you've been walking around with spinach in your teeth. Here are tactics to quickly defuse your most embarrassing, cringe-inducing moments.
It became mandatory Tuesday for citizens of the European Union’s 27 member states to allow their cars to track their movements using artificial intelligence. The European Union’s General Safety Regulation mandated Advanced Driver Distraction Warning (ADDW) systems that track drivers’ body movements, such as eye and head movements, in every new vehicle sold after July 7, according to Access Newswire. “This is a driver support system,” Martin Krantz, CEO and Founder of Swedish AI company Smart Eye, told the Daily Caller News Foundation in an interview. “It’s a life-saving technology. It really helps to prevent accidents. It’s probably gonna be just like with the seat belt and the airbag.” Smart Eye is one of the leading…Open