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Game theory explains why the four day work week is stalled in America

Although the average American works 8.8 hours per day, productive hours is estimated at being only 2–3 hours with the remaining 6 or so hours being wasted on procrastination or other non-productive activities. The ideal number of work hours per day is about 3–4 with 6 being a maximum. ...

Science Explains Why You Love Hiking But Your Friend Doesn’t

Is the allure of nature ingrained in our DNA or shaped by our childhood experiences? If you’re like me, you’re drawn to the natural world. There’s something soothing and soul stirring about being surrounded by trees, hearing birds chirp, smelling fresh air. Genetic Roots of Natu...

How Hinduism Explains Death Beautifully

During my freshman year of college, we were asked to pick a topic for a communication project. I chose mine as “Death Is Beautiful.” I remember being laughed at for coming up with something that sounded so unusual. I tried hard to justify the beauty of my title but nobody would understan...

An Ecologist Explains How Biodiversity Loss Is Hurting Your Health — And What You Can Do About It

You are a person. You are also an ecosystem. Your skin, gut, orifices, and organs are collectively home to trillions of microorganisms. These microorganisms are not freeloaders. They contribute to your health in crucial ways, many of which science is only beginning to understand. For example, ...