by Gitana | Apr 6, 2018 | Research from around the world
By Sharon Verghis In the 1870s, naturalist Sir John Lubbock conducted a novel experiment with social dynamics in ant colonies. The results – “as fascinating as the best of novels,” according to peer reviews at the time – showed that ants discriminated between...
by Gitana | Apr 4, 2018 | Research from around the world
By Amy Ellis Nutt First came end orphins, those home-grown opioids or painkillers that produce a “runner’s high.” Then came the endocannabinoids, the pleasure-inducing molecules released during hard workouts that turn exercise nuts into gym rats. Now, decades after...
by Gitana | Mar 3, 2018 | Research from around the world
By Stephanie Denning One of the most unexpectedly rewarding practices in my life has been the practice of meditation. The benefits have been equally pronounced in my personal and professional lives. I had expected the former; I picked up the practice primarily...
