Is Morality Really Declining In Society?

Is Morality Really Declining In Society?

If you ask a random person in the street if they think today’s people are more or less moral than yesterday’s, they’ll probably be slightly annoyed and ask you to leave them alone. Statistically speaking, however, most people will say that morality is decaying. Is that actually true though? Or is it just another byproduct of “THE WORLD IS ENDING” mass hysteria? (btw, the world is totally ending but not THAT fast.)

Can AI Understand Sarcasm?

Can AI Understand Sarcasm?

Are comedians going to lose their jobs to AI? If so, how do computers know when we’re being sarcastic? Sarcasm was always a big problem for artificial intelligence both in fiction and in real life. A recent research paper published this year suggests a way that can detect sarcasm with a 90 percent accuracy.

Do Stronger Muscles Have Lower Reaction Times?

Do Stronger Muscles Have Lower Reaction Times?

Have you ever been to the doctor and they tap under your kneecap with the little hammer? If you train your legs hard enough can you doge the reflex hammer to show the doctor how good your reflexes really are? Jokes aside, reaction time is tied not only to muscle strength but to your cognitive abilities as well. Can you theoretically use muscle strength to deduce cognitive functions? Well, keep reading to find out.

Is Being Lonely Bad For you?

Is Being Lonely Bad For you?

“sadness because one has no friends or company.” This is how Oxford Dictionary defines loneliness. However, one does not have to be physically isolated to feel lonely. Isolation and Internet addiction has caused a phenomenon some call the “loneliness epidemic.” with this in mind it is critical to know the effects of loneliness on the mind and the body.

What Shape Should Alcohol Glasses Be?

What Shape Should Alcohol Glasses Be?

Excessive Drinking is not good for you (Shocker!) Both for you and probably for most people around you. If you’re struggling with the bottle this recent study published in PLOS might be helpful for you. But who has the time and patience to read a whole research article? Luckily for you, I’m here to summarize the paper for you and translate the “nerd talk” into plain English.

How Clean Should Your Blood Be?

How Clean Should Your Blood Be?

Traditionally, blood is known to be in a sterile environment. If you get any microbes in your blood you’ll have a potentially deadly septic shock, right? well, there have been studies that suggest the existence of a microbiome in a healthy person’s blood. Do vampires need to take antibiotics after each meal?

Can Psychedelics Be Good For You?

Can Psychedelics Be Good For You?

Psychedelics get a bad rep for being “drugs” that ruin lives and destroy families. But can they be good for some people? can moderate use of psychedelics be beneficial to your health and well-being? today we look at a selection of studies that suggest psychedelics might not be the monsters we think they are.

Is Quantum Computing Practical Yet?

Is Quantum Computing Practical Yet?

The field of Quantum Computing is currently one of the most exciting areas of research. However, it is still in its experimental stages and there are some concerns about its practicality in the real world. Some people even believe that new technology is required to utilize these computers. Nonetheless, a group of IBM scientists took on the challenge to disprove these beliefs and push the boundaries of what is possible.