The Best and Worst Sugar and Sweeteners for Brain Health

Sugar is among the most popular villains in nutritional health conversations. But depending on the content you consume, you may have heard everything from “It’s harmless in moderation” to a suggestion that it’s comparable to cocaine for...

The Psychology Underlying Women's Basketball Ascension

Over the weekend, the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) All-Star Game was held in Indianapolis, providing yet another demonstration of the growing popularity of women's basketball. Let's explore how the psychology of the self...

The Quiet Power of Words

Think about the last time someone whispered a heartfelt “thank you,” or paused mid-chaos to say, “I’m here.” Those small, sincere gestures often feel deeper than the loudest declarations. Words, simple, soft, and unassuming, can wrap around us...

Ex-Boston Public Schools science teacher indicted on federal child porn charges

A former science teacher for the Boston Public Schools, already facing state child pornography charges, was indicted by a federal grand jury on child exploitation charges, according to prosecutors. John Magee Gavin, 35, who taught at the Josiah...

AI and the Curious Species of Meaning

Recently, I've explored the concept of what I call anti-intelligence—a digital mind that mimics thought but lacks curiosity and continuity, and, from my perspective, is antithetical to how we (humans) think. But there’s another side to this story...

How to Have the Conversations You’ve Been Avoiding

Most of us don’t wake up eager for a difficult conversation. By their very nature, these conversations can feel uncomfortable, challenging, and awkward. You’ve likely faced one you dreaded, put off, or avoided entirely, whether with a partner, a...

Why Do I Feel So Undeserving?

I read Arash Emamzadeh’s recent Psychology Today post “The Deadly Truth About Broken Heart Syndrome in Men” with interest. I am not a man, However, over the July 4 weekend, I was hospitalized in Manhattan with takotsubo cardiomyopathy. On the...

Micro-Trance States: Self-Hypnosis in Everyday Life

Few terms possess the magnetic allure of hypnosis. It instantly evokes images of powerful, altered states of consciousness. Yet, despite its widespread recognition, considerable confusion remains about what actually occurs during a "trance state."...

Am I the Drama?

We’ve all had that moment. You’re spiraling after a conversation, replaying every word, wondering if you were too quiet, too quick to withdraw, too self-protective. You think: Am I the drama? Or was that just healthy separation? In the therapy...

Even if They Say They're Fine, College Kids May Struggle

College isn’t just a four-year path to adulthood and a paycheck. It’s increasingly a high-stakes, high-cost experience with enormous emotional demands—and for many students, it’s also a mental health minefield. And here’s the part no one tells you...

How Political Polarization Affects Our Mental Health

The other day, I took my children to the barbershop, one we’ve been going to for years. Not much has changed in that barbershop over the years—at least, not until last week. While the baseball posters and framed photos of happy customers were...

Putting in the Grief Work

One night about a year into my grief group, I mentioned that I had been feeling slightly optimistic for the first time because I was “putting in the work.” My friend Vic, who was still struggling with the loss of his son Sam, asked, “What exactly...

It's Official: Betelgeuse Has a Binary 'Twin', And It's Already Doomed

At least one mystery surrounding the red giant Betelgeuse can now be put to bed. Astronomers have finally laid eyes on a small, dim binary companion whipping around the massive sun. The observations of this smaller, fainter star perfectly match...

Increased Youth Overdose Deaths From Fentanyl

On July 10, 2025, first responders in Baltimore discovered numerous individuals simultaneously overdosing in the same neighborhood. Twenty-five people ages 25-55 were hospitalized, five in critical condition. There were no deaths. All victims had...

Android phones can detect earthquakes before they strike, say scientists

In 2020, Google introduced the Android Earthquake Alert (AEA) system for people with smartphones living in earthquake-prone regions. Compared to expensive earthquake early warning systems, scientists say Google’s feature is very accurate and...

EPA eliminates its scientific research arm

The Environmental Protection Agency said on Friday it was dismantling its scientific research branch, expanding the Trump administration’s efforts to shrink the agency. The move to eliminate the Office of Research and Development, which will...

Scientists stunned by 'remarkable' phenomenon found in trees threatened by deadly disease: 'Our new findings give us new hope'

"We are watching evolution happen." by Christine DulionJuly 17, 2025 A glimmer of hope has emerged for Britain's beloved ash trees. According to a new study published in Science, some wild ash trees are becoming genetically resistant to the deadly...

Science cutoffs remain high in FYJC second round as gender and stream gaps narrow across state

Two Columbians Elected to the National Academy of Sciences

Cory Abate-Shen, Robert Sonneborn Professor of Medicine, and David Reichman, Centennial Professor of Chemistry, were elected to the U.S. National Academy of Sciences. Membership is a widely accepted mark of excellence in science and is considered...

Cancer cure found? Scientists create a new mRNA vaccine that triggers strong anticancer immune response against tumours

In a major development in cancer research, scientists at the University of Florida have created an experimental mRNA vaccine that stimulates the immune system to attack tumours. According to a study published in Nature Biomedical Engineering, the...