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Anxiety and the Science of Learning Safety
Anxiety may not only be a fear of danger. Sometimes, it is the body struggling to recognize safety.
No Place for Politics in Therapy?
Personal Perspective: Some people claim that the psychotherapy room is no place for politics, but is it even possible to keep the political out of the room?
2027 BMW M3 CS Handschalter Goes RWD And Gets A Manual Only For America
This new limited-run model is 42 pounds lighter than a base manual M3, and it has unique tuning for its chassis, engine, steering and six-speed transmission.
How One Founder Is Fixing the Broken World of Live Event Bookings
GigFinesse is a live entertainment platform replacing manual booking workflows with streamlined software for hospitality venues.
AYANEO Pocket Block Leak Points to a Smaller, Cheaper Android Handheld
A leaked user manual and renders reveal the AYANEO Pocket Block, an upcoming vertical Android gaming handheld. Here is everything we know so far.
The Reddest Supercar Ever Built Hides A Ford V8 With A Gated Manual Under Its $3.4M Skin
A red-tinted resin runs through the carbon tub of the latest 01 Zagato prototype, inspired by 1930s racing Alfas not Ferrari
An Atlas of Mental Health
Mental health diagnoses can help, but human minds are more sophisticated than rigid categories. We may need better "maps," not just boxes, to understand mental health and illness.
Windows Update is getting better at saving your PC from buggy drivers
Driver recovery can automate what used to be an irritating manual process.
Integrating Mental Health Into Medical Care
The question is no longer whether mental health belongs in health care settings. It is whether health care systems can function effectively without it.
This one's for you, Ned!
It’s been a big spring for now-former Alaska Science Forum author Ned Rozell.
The sugar intake – oral diseases nexus: Leveraging food environments for better population nutrition and health
Across the World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific Region, our diets are changing rapidly. Globalization has made processed foods, which often do not align with healthy diets, easier to find, more affordable, and more heavily marketed than ever before. Unfortunately, many of these products are often high in saturated fat, trans-fatty acids, salts and free sugars, contributing to the burden of all forms of malnutrition, including diet-related noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). The impact of these dietary changes is staggering. Sugars, in particular, are empty calories and are often hidden in processed foods and beverages. Over the last 20 years, the health burden linked to sugary drinks has nearly tripled, reaching 52.3 disability-adjusted life years per 100 000 in 2023. Excessive sugar is a leading cause of obesity, diabetes, and—most notably—oral diseases. Today, oral diseases affect over 960 million individuals in the Western Pacific Region. Tooth decay is the most common issue, especially for childre
Scientists just sent unhackable quantum keys across 120 kilometers
Scientists have taken a major step toward ultra-secure quantum communication by demonstrating a remarkably stable quantum encryption system that worked across more than 120 kilometers of optical fiber. Using tiny semiconductor quantum dots that emit single particles of light on demand, the team achieved one of the highest secure key rates yet for this type of technology while maintaining continuous operation for over six hours without manual adjustments.
The Science of Workplace Behavior
When performance issues look like people problems, they’re often really system problems—and this post shows how to spot the difference before you try to fix the wrong thing.
What Endurance Sports Teaches Us About Being Human
Ultrarunner Rachel Entrekin’s historical performance at the Cocodona 250 mile race this week calls us to question our own limits. Why not you?
Google’s AI search summaries will now quote Reddit
You know, that thing many of us were already looking for manually.
Cook County Public Health now offering home check-ins for new parents, their babies
Every parent knows that babies do not come with manuals. But what if new parents could get help at home from a nurse?
TPCi's TCG Vending Machines Grow 27% in Second-Biggest Year, But 1...
After manually going through Pokemon.com's locator, we can confirm TPCi now operates 1,871 Pokemon TCG vending machines across 28 states. That's a 27%
April Xbox Update: Customize Your Console, Manually Add Your Favorite Games on PC, and More.
The April Xbox Update is rolling out today featuring an array of improvements for console, PC, mobile, and more.
College football post-spring top 25: Texas on top, Texas Tech tumbles amid Brendan Sorsby absence
A shocking gambling scandal forces a manual override of our analytics model, dropping Texas Tech out of the top 10 as the Longhorns claim the No. 1 spot
Manifest OS: AI-Powered Legal Services for Every Business
Manifest automates much of the manual work that lawyers take on, freeing them up to focus on delivering legal counsel and guidance to clients.
How to track time and attendance
Tracking time and attendance is key to running an accurate, efficient and compliant business. T In this Small Business Smarts, ADP’s Laci Buzzelli shares modern tools that can replace manual timesheets, streamline payroll and support compliance. For more information, visit ADP.com/SPARK
New Poll Reveals Growing Concern About Mental Health
A recent poll reveals that we are now more worried about our mental health than we are about terminal illnesses like cancer. How did we get here, and what can we do about it?
A Key Judicial Manual Is Changing What Counts as Science
New guidance risks blurring the line between scientific proof and policy advocacy.
The Key to a Healthy Mind
Personal Perspective: Our symbolic environment is changing faster than our evolutionary mechanisms can adapt.
Regions Bank + Dash Solutions Collaborate on New Treasury Management Solution to Modernize Client Payment Operations
Regions ReimbursePro delivers fast, flexible and convenient options to help clients initiate real-time money movement. Regions Bank on Thursday announced the launch of Regions ReimbursePro , the bank’s latest Treasury Management innovation designed to help business clients modernize their payment processes and expedite real-time money movement. Regions ReimbursePro is a new, forward-thinking Treasury Management solution designed to help business clients accelerate refunds, modernize their payment processes and fuel growth. Regions ReimbursePro is powered by Dash Solutions , a leading payments enablement company also headquartered in Birmingham. The solution provides Regions’ Treasury Management clients access to a modern, secure digital platform that helps transform refund operations away from older, manual, time-consuming processes that include paper documents and physical checks. Key upgrades include: Once a reimbursement is initiated through this new solution, recipients can choose
When Summer Screen Time Poses a Mental Health Risk for Teens
Beyond headlines and courtrooms, many families are seeking an answer to a more immediate question: How do we know when social media use is affecting a teenager’s mental health?
Why Business Owners Delay Exit Planning
Most business owners know they should plan their exit—but identity, fear of loss, and complexity quietly make it far harder than it seems.
Education to Improve the Planet’s Health, and Our Own
As the planet’s health declines, human health increasingly suffers. We can change this trajectory through a global Planetary Health education campaign.
The Science of Seeing Differently Through Virtual Reality
Virtual reality reveals how bias feels from the inside, and why changing minds is harder than it seems.
The Porsche 911 GT3 S/C Is A Manual-Only GT3 Convertible
It's the only two-seater 911 convertible currently available.
Open-air driving pleasure in the new Porsche 911 GT3 S/C
Lightweight cabriolet with a high-revving naturally aspirated engine and manual transmission.
Not All “Plant-Based” Diets Are Equal for Brain Health
A large study suggests healthier plant-based diets may be linked to lower dementia risk, while processed plant foods may not. The findings show association, not proof.
Casual Is Out: State Department Adds First-Ever Business Formal Dress Code
The State Department added business formal dress code guidance to its policy manual for the first time, setting attire standards for diplomats and staff in official settings.
Mitochondria and Mental Health
Once viewed only as power generators, mitochondria are now understood to play a role in mental illness. Their ability to signal between cells may revolutionize mental health.
I watched The Godfather again at 64 and cried — not because the movie changed, but because I finally understood that the films we watched in our twenties weren’t just entertainment, they were instruction manuals for masculinity, family, and honor that shaped every major decision I ever made
Last week, I found myself alone in my living room, remote in hand, scrolling through streaming options when The Godfather appeared on screen. It had been years since I’d watched it. Decades, really. Something made me click play, and three hours later, I was sitting there with tears streaming down my face. Not because Sonny […]
The Future of Brain Health Is Architecture
We’ve long recognized the importance of buildings in meeting a basic human need: shelter. Now, research shows how buildings can improve our overall brain health.
Climate Science Has No Place in Scientific Reference Manual for Judges, Attorneys General Say
A chapter on climate science has been removed from a manual designed to be an independent, neutral source of scientific information for judges.
This legendary British sports car company is back - with a 500bhp V8 monster
Reborn motorsport outfit revives 1960s endurance racing hero with Chevy V8, manual 'box – and numberplates
Swope telescope: five decades of observing and reinvention
Astronomer Nidia Morrell looks back on more than 20 years of observing at the Las Campanas Observatory—an era marked by the transition from manual methods to digital systems—and reflects on the enduring relevance of a telescope that remains central to modern astronomy.
6 ways manual expensing is increasing risks, costs, and delays
By adopting automated expense systems, companies can operate more efficiently and cut down on fraud risks and increasing costs.
Is Capitalism Destroying Our Mental Health?
Our economic system doesn't just organize our society. It shapes our psychology as well.
Marathon has sold 1.2M copies across Steam, PS5, and Xbox
Alinea Analytics estimates show that Marathon has generated gross revenues of $55M via 1.2M copies sold on Steam, PS5, and Xbox: Looking at the split between Steam, PS5, and Xbox, Steam is clearly the main platform for Marathon, accounting for a little under 70% of the audience (800K copies sold). Meanwhile, PS5 takes about 19% (217K) and Xbox (including console, PC, and cloud) accounts for a bit over 11% or 133K. Marathon is technically a first-party Sony title, so seeing the home console struggle to break 20% of the volume is a notable data point for the ongoing platform-agnostic debate. PlayStation Studios online games will almost certainly continue being multiplatform (despite Sony reportedly pulling back on PC releases). Subscribe for free to get the most accurate games estimates in your inbox twice a week 🫶 Subscribe As for Marathon, the consensus among hardcore players who pushed through the awkward onboarding phase – myself included – is that it’s fantastic. The gunplay, aesthetic, and presentation are among the best in the shooter genre. A great game doesn’t always equal an immediate hit, though, as shown by our estimates. Things are looking lukewarm right now. But this might be one of those marathon-not-a-sprint situations. Had to, didn’t I? Why wasn’t Marathon a hit on the same level as Arc Raiders? One topic that came up in a lot of conversations at GDC this year was why Marathon hasn’t hit the same stratosphere as Arc Raiders. On paper, they’re both extraction shooters, and Marathon has the Bungie pedigree – the house that built the gold standard for gunplay in Halo and Destiny. Marathon’s neon-futuristic aesthetic also distinguishes itself from the gritty realism of Tarkov or the post-apocalyptic hope of ARC Raiders. But vibes can only get you so far for first impressions if the onboarding feels like a brick wall. Marathon is a sweaty PvP-focused experience with a first-time user experience and UI that I can only describe as dreadful. Players are dropped into a complex ecosystem where the UI, though visually striking, is functionally uninformative, forcing users to manually hover over nondescript, identical icons just to identify basic gear or weapon mods. This lack of clarity is compounded by punishing mechanics like a severe heat gauge for movement and a scarcity of vital resources, all without a clear tutorial or a low-stakes mode to learn the ropes. Most people – even top streamers and veteran shooter players – have no idea what’s going on in Marathon at first. Arc is on the complete other end of the spectrum. As we covered here and here, Arc Raiders offers a more collaborative, approachable loop where players often work together toward shared goals. And the objectives are instantly clear. To many players, this contrast only emphasised Marathon’s issues, especially during the testing period. Players understand the Arc Raiders loop within 30 minutes, while Marathon acts as a massive filter, chewing up newcomers and spitting them out before they can experience the depth of Bungie’s signature gunplay. What I’m getting at here is that the poor first-time user experience of Marathon’s Server Slam likely stifled launch sales, while the opposite was true for Arc. Let’s look at the pre-launch copies sold for each game during their respective Server Slams (launch-aligned) : Looking at the trajectory: Arc Raiders saw a massive 80% jump in copies sold during its three-day Server Slam (day -13 to -11). Players jumped in, realised the water was fine, and immediately opened their wallets. Marathon, meanwhile, saw a 49% increase in the four days following its Slam (Day -7 to -3). At the time of each game’s respective launch, Arc Raiders had nearly double the Steam footprint of Marathon – and word of mouth only continued to grow. Bungie could have had more time to fix the onboarding process had the beta happened earlier. But Marathon launched three days after the beta finished. These factors limited the launch sales quite a bit, I reckon. Marathon has found a niche audience, though Despite the friction-heavy start, the data suggests that those who survived Marathon’s onboarding are loving life. We’ve been tracking cross-platform DAUs, and while there’s the expected post-launch leakage, many players are sticking with it. After peaking at 478K total DAUs on its first Saturday, Marathon has settled into a respectable rhythm, holding 345K DAUs as of yesterday and averaging 380K DAUs across the weekend. Steam continues to do the heavy lifting here, consistently accounting for the lion’s share of the daily players. Players have been putting in the hours, too: On Steam, Marathon’s average playtime has climbed to 27.8 hours, significantly outpacing the console averages on PS5 (16.5h) and Xbox (17.3h). Even more telling than the averages: 22% of the Steam audience has surged past the 50-hour mark, and nearly 7% have already logged over 100 hours. Subscribe for free to get the most accurate games estimates in your inbox twice a week 🫶 Subscribe This data suggests that once the Bungie magic clicks, it hooks players deeper than the average extraction shooter. There’s also started to be a shift in the game’s discourse. Marathon launched as one of those games that’s cool to hate. But as Marathon’s 100-hour club grows, we’re seeing conversations around its mechanical merit outweigh the negativity. Several high-profile creators, who were initially vocal critics, have spent the last week coming around on the mechanical depth of the endgame. It’s a subtle but positive signal; the hate train is losing steam, and a new narrative about the game is emerging. Bungie faithfuls unite Another interesting metric in Marathon’s first few weeks is who, exactly, is playing. Bungie leans heavily on its prestige as the “makers of Halo and Destiny,” in its marketing, and that message has clearly hit the mark. On Steam, the gravity (hammer) of Bungie’s previous work is unavoidable. A staggering 78.2% of Marathon players also played Destiny 2. The trend carries across other platforms, with 74.2% of PS5 players and 82.7% of Xbox players also having played Destiny 2. The Halo legacy lives on, it seems. More on that in a bit. While Destiny 2 went free to play, these numbers still represent a high-intent migration of a fanbase that trusts Bungie’s specific brand of kinetic gunplay and cryptic world-building. The Xbox data adds another layer of legacy. About 85.7% of Marathon players on Xbox have played Halo Infinite, while over half of the Steam audience has spent time in Halo Infinite and 36.1% in the Master Chief Collection (a paid collection of the old Bungie-made legacy games). Interestingly, we see a 55.9% overlap with ARC Raiders on Steam. Overlap is even higher there on PlayStation (60.5%) and Xbox (66.5%). And there’s also significant crossover with Helldivers 2 on all platforms, too. Subscribe for free to get the most accurate games estimates in your inbox twice a week 🫶 Subscribe Bungie has found some of its fans with Marathon, and the challenge now is keeping this engaged in a high-stakes PvP environment when they’ve spent the last decade primarily enjoying the power fantasies of PvE. On that note… Go the full 26 miles? Or cut and run? Time for some could’ve, should’ve, would’ve. These things would have improved Marathon’s performance at launch: A more robust onboarding process, perhaps in the form of a short single-player/PvE campaign. We know Bungie fans love this stuff. A traditional arena-based mode akin to Destiny’s Crucible could have been a bridge for the cautious players who’d have been otherwise deterred by the Server Slam. It’s also a great palate cleanser after getting merked. Introducing a dedicated PvE environment would have similarly diversified the conversation and lowered the barrier for the Bungie faithful who found the pure PvP extraction loop too abrasive. PvE is safer than PvP these days. There’s an argument that a thin PvE mode would have just felt like a budget Destiny, potentially hurting the brand more. But given how dire the FTUE is, I think it would have been a net positive. Any kind of tutorialised loop that demystifies the stakes, really. While there is merit in a studio sticking firmly to a singular creative vision, and going all in on the hardcore extraction loop. Less forgiving is the technical reality is that the user interface and first-time user experience (FTUE) were not at a commercial standard for launch. Subscribe for free to get the most accurate games estimates in your inbox twice a week 🫶 Subscribe In a landscape where player time is oversaturated and the most contested currency, a flawed FTUE is a critical failure point. But it’s not all doom and gloom, as Marathon has an incredible, unique gameplay loop, suggesting that financial success is still attainable if Bungie can pivot effectively. Bungie and PlayStation now face a difficult strategic crossroads, though – one within a challenging games market. They could: Double down on Marathon with a long-term Rainbow Six Siege- or No Man’s Sky-style recovery plan, which is something I heard Last Stand Media’s Chris Maldonado mention last week. While this could be a sunk-cost fallacy in action, it could eventually yield the audience the game’s mechanical depth deserves. Shift focus toward the inevitable Destiny 3 or another project, mitigating the escalating opportunity cost and cutting their losses, so to speak. Doing both is an expensive proposition, given the high overhead and burn rate of operating out of Bellevue, Washington. With Sony recently demonstrating a lower threshold for underperforming studios and projects, the margin for error has vanished. Whatever happens, the next six months will determine whether Marathon becomes a cornerstone of Sony’s live-service portfolio or a cautionary tale of vision exceeding accessibility. I’m hoping it’s the former, because Marathon rocks. As always, hit subscribe to get updates on Marathon and other relevant games. Subscribe Want to get your hands on our data for yourself – for free? We’re offering a free trial of our platform for games companies. Send us a message here, or reply to this email, and we’ll set you up. The last word Reply to this email – or reach out here – if you have any feedback for the newsletter – or want to request a game for us to cover. [Alinea Analytics boasts the most accurate PC and console estimates in the business. Game makers use our platform to understand their audience, keep an eye on the competition, monitor sales trends, and spot new opportunities. We equip game studios and financial institutions with accurate data and the confidence to make smarter, data-driven decisions. Want to talk about all things games market data? We’d love to chat!]
Opinion | Climate Science Is Creeping Into Courtrooms
Judges are fed biased information from progressive activists and a flawed scientific reference manual.
Owners of Peoria business are selling it. Here's why
This Manual graduate has been trying to sell his Peoria business for about two years. Now, he has found a prospective buyer.
Opinion | There’s No Judicial Climate Science Scandal
My co-writer and I didn’t commit academic misconduct in our chapter for a federal evidence manual.
National Academies of Sciences resisting pressure to pull climate info
State attorneys general won't get climate chapter removed from a legal manual.
Clear Space, Clear Mind: The Science Behind Decluttering
Want a clearer mind? Here are five surprising ways that a clutter-free environment can boost our well-being.
Paula Doress-Worters, Who Redefined Women’s Health, Dies at 87
Paula Doress-Worters, the mother and activist who opened the door to once-taboo conversations about women’s health in America, has died at 87. Paula was a member of the Boston Women’s Health Book Collective, a group of young women who got together to assemble the groundbreaking manual later known as “Our Bodies, Ourselves,” that dove-into subjects like sexuality, birth control, abortion and post-partum depression. Sunday TODAY’s Willie Geist remembers a life well lived.
Opinion | A Judicial Climate Science Scandal
How political actors hijacked an education manual for judges to serve the plaintiffs bar.
Multimodal embeddings at scale: AI data lake for media and entertainment workloads
This post shows you how to build a scalable multimodal video search system that enables natural language search across large video datasets using Amazon Nova models and Amazon OpenSearch Service. You will learn how to move beyond manual tagging and keyword-based searches to enable semantic search that captures the full richness of video content.
What Is the Most Addictive Drug? Science May Have Some Answers
When considering the drugs most likely to cause former addicts to repeatedly relapse, opioids, cocaine, and methamphetamine stand out as the most dangerous.
Why Mental Health Language Is Everywhere Now
Words like “trauma,” “narcissist,” and “anxious attachment” are now common currency. What happens when the language of psychology and psychiatry becomes the language of the everyday?
UiPath Expands Into Healthcare AI As Valuation Lags Analyst Targets
UiPath (NYSE:PATH) has launched agentic AI automation tools tailored for healthcare providers and payers. The company is partnering with Genzeon to target data management and revenue cycle workflows. Use cases include medical records summarization, claim denial prevention, and prior authorization processing. For investors following NYSE:PATH, this move takes the company deeper into healthcare, a sector where many workflows still rely on manual processes and fragmented systems. UiPath built...
Historian Finds Scribbles in 500-Year-Old Book, Showing Galileo Galilei’s Slow and Steady Rejection of the Geocentric World
A discovery inside an ancient astronomy manual reveals the surprising roots of Galileo's cosmic rebellion.
Scientists, Engineers and Legal Experts Condemn Partisan Attack on Scientific Reference Manual for Judges
Last month, a government agency erased climate change from a manual that helps federal and state judges understand complex science in court. The political attack on the nonpartisan publication “should concern us all,” its co-authors warn.
Scientists Decry ‘Political Attack’ on the Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence
More than two dozen contributors to the manual criticized the deletion of a chapter on climate science by the Federal Judicial Center.
Scientists Decry ‘Political Attack’ on the Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence
More than two dozen contributors to the manual criticized the deletion of a chapter on climate science by the Federal Judicial Center.
Can Science Explain Consciousness?
From plant sentience to AI feelings, Michael Pollan's new book explores the terrain of awareness.
Colorism: An Underrecognized Mental Health Issue
What happens when your therapist doesn’t understand colorism? Learn why this blind spot harms clients and what clinicians must do differently.
Can Science Account for Consciousness?
A debate about consciousness with the panpsychist Philip Goff.
Google launches Snapseed camera for iPhone with pro manual controls, retro film
After soft-launching in December, Snapseed for iOS is now officially rolling out its new camera that makes the app more than an image editor.
A Commonsense Critique of A Priori Metaphysics
On the relationship between science and philosophy.
A Better Way to Respond to Mental Health Crises
Two men experiencing mental health crises were both wielding knives. One was shot four times by police; the other got a snack and a ride back to his neighborhood. Why?
Climate Change Is Erased From a Manual for Federal Judges
After Republican criticism, a group that offers professional resources to judges withdrew a climate science chapter from its Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence.
RealClimate: The Climate Science reference they don’t want Judges to read
RealClimate: For the first time, the Federal Judicial Center (FJC) commissioned a chapter on climate science for the manual they put out (with the NASEM) for judges, the Reference on Scientific Evidence (4th Edition). This week, a month after it was published, they pulled the chapter out after being pressured by 27 Republican Attorneys General. You
E&E News: Climate science removed from judicial manual after GOP complaints
Republican attorneys general argued the new chapter would put judges “firmly on one side” of climate lawsuits against the fossil fuel industry.
Should I Get Married? The Science Behind the 'I Do'
Forget the fairy tale. Discover the real science on how marriage affects your bank account, brain health, and long-term happiness.
Experts Warn: The Dangerous Blur Between Science and Wellness in Mental Health Bestsellers
A marketplace where labels blur In many bookstores, titles rooted in clinical science sit inches from glossy self-help guides promising instant serenity. That proximity can make rigorous research look interchangeable with lifestyle advice, especially when everything shares the same bright displays. Readers encounter a single aisle labeled “psychology,” even when the content ranges from peer-reviewed evidence to spiritual rituals. The result is a subtle but pervasive blur, turning a complex health landscape into a grab-bag of mixed claims. Why the shelves can mislead Retail categories are built for convenience, not for methodological clarity or clinical accuracy. When “development personal” or “wellness” becomes the default bin, evidence-based psychology competes with coaching manifestos and mystical manuals. The visual language of covers—calming color palettes, confident subtitles, glowing endorsements—flattens the distinction between randomized trials and anecdotal wisdom. In that aesthetic harmony, a guide on cognitive behavioral therapy may appear no more “serious” than a book on moon manifestation. The stakes for readers and patients Confusion carries real risks, including delayed care when people self-treat serious symptoms with untested routines. Vulnerable readers—facing depression, trauma, or anxiety—may be swayed by charismatic voices over careful data. Some messages frame recovery as pure willpower, which can amplify shame when symptoms persist despite effort. Others overpromise universal solutions, ignoring cultural context, diagnostic nuance, and comorbidity. “Shelving is not neutral; it shapes beliefs, expectations, and choices.” What professionals and retailers are asking Clinicians and public-health experts argue for clear, readable signage that separates science-based mental health from broader wellness. Books by licensed psychiatrists or psychologists that cite peer-reviewed studies could be grouped under “Evidence-Based Mental Health.” Adjacent space might host reflective memoirs, coaching workbooks, or contemplative philosophy—valuable in their way, but clearly labeled as non-clinical guidance. Booksellers emphasize their dual role as cultural curators and commercial actors, noting they respond to demand while striving for quality standards. How clarity could look and feel The goal is not to police ideas, but to help readers navigate with confidence. Transparent categorization respects reader autonomy while lifting the signal of credible practice. Clear tags—such as “scientific references,” “clinical overview,” or “personal narrative”—can work like map legends, turning a maze into a route. And when a book blends modes, hybrid labels can acknowledge both insight and limitation. A practical checklist for choosing wisely Check the author’s credentials: clinical license, academic affiliation, or relevant training. Scan the references: citations to peer-reviewed journals or reputable guidelines. Look for scope limits: clear statements about who the book is and isn’t for, and when to seek care. Seek methods, not miracles: approaches tested across diverse groups, with measurable outcomes. Watch the language: be wary of absolute claims, stigmatizing tones, or one-size-fits-all promises. Cross-verify with trusted bodies: national psychology associations or public-health agencies. The publisher’s responsibility Publishers can raise the bar by standardizing disclosure on methods, sample sizes, and limitations. Editorial policies could require conflict-of-interest statements, transparent citations, and plain-language summaries of evidence. Marketing should avoid medicalized framing for books that lack clinical validation, even when sales incentives press for bold claims. When a manuscript mixes reflection with research, honest jacket copy can prevent false equivalence. Coexisting without confusion Wellness writing can offer genuine comfort, perspective, and daily habits that support well-being. Scientific texts can provide structured tools, validated therapies, and realistic expectations for progress. The aim is to let these strands coexist, while giving readers the navigational cues to tell them apart. With clearer shelves, informed labels, and modest design tweaks, we can protect reader trust—and keep the aisle both inviting and intelligent.
The New Science of Craving
We often view our cravings—whether for drugs, alcohol, food, or approval—as indictments of our character. Yet neuroscience and psychology say otherwise; here's why.
The Science of “the Giggle”: Why Laboratory Rats Love Being Tickled
If you think laughter and comedy are reserved strictly for humans, you’d be wrong. A study in the late 1990s showed that creatures like rats emit ultrasonic vocalizations while playing with or anticipating the opportunity to play with other rats. To make matters sillier, rats emitted similar vocalizations when they were subjected to manual somatosensory
IRS proposes using NAICS to determine lines of business for certain fringe benefit exclusions
The North American Industry Classification System, already in use for other tax purposes, replaces a specified manual that has not been updated since 1974.
It's the foundation of psychiatric diagnosis. And it's about to get a makeover
The current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual is known as the DSM-5. What will the next version be called? That's one of several open questions as the "Bible of psychiatry" goes online.
New Research on the Cognitive Science of Creativity
Creativity is more than just a spark. New brain scan studies reveal the complicated interplay between multiple brain systems.
Science for Alaska talks and events announced
The University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute will host free public science talks over the next few weeks, highlighting new climate research technology, an Alaska earthquake mystery solution, tidewater glaciers in Alaska and Greenland and a recent Bering Sea journey aboard the research
Teens Are Asking to Be Seen: The Politics of Growing Up
Teens are stepping into political and moral awareness. They seek validation and want respect and recognition, not dismissal, as they shape the future they’ll inherit.
The Brain Health Wake-Up Call
Brain health is built daily. Science, lifestyle, and nutrition can shape focus, memory, and resilience at every age.
The Rise of AI and Its Impact on Mental Health
The rise of artificial intelligence comes with risks and benefits for the mental health of humans, requiring a thoughtful, mindful way forward.
What's the Point of Philosophy?
Does science really have nothing to say about the nature of consciousness?
Is Consciousness Everywhere?
On the pseudophilosophy of panpsychism and its parallel to creationism
What Makes Men Attractive? Science Reveals the Ideal Body
Do muscles make the man? New research reveals that body fat and BMI play a bigger role in male attractiveness than most people think.
Samsung's One UI 8.5 finally offers the wild unlock animations we've been waiting for
Samsung’s LockStar update brings fully customizable unlock animations and manual AOD brightness control to One UI 8.5.
New LockStar update brings several screen unlock effects to One UI 8.5
Samsung has released a new update to GoodLock's LockStar app. It brings screen unlock animation effects and manual brightness to the AOD.
One UI 8.5 LockStar introduces new unlock animations, manual AOD brightness and more
Samsung quietly introduced a new LockStar version, which brings support for One UI 8.5 and adds new unlock animations, manual AOD brightness control, and more. This update is not flashy in the keynote sense; it is practical. LockStar has always been the playground for Galaxy users who hate being boxed in. One UI 8.0 polished […]
Former Navy sailor sentenced to 16 years for selling information about ships to Chinese intelligence
A former US Navy sailor convicted of selling technical and operating manuals for ships and operating systems to an intelligence officer working for China was sentenced Monday to more than 16 years in prison, prosecutors said.
Exactly What To Automate With AI In 2026 For Faster Business Growth
Stop doing tasks manually that should run on autopilot. Here’s what to automate in 2026 for faster business growth. What’s your excuse?
The Last Mile of Interoperability Is Still Manual for Behavioral Health and Post‑Acute Care
Black Book® Q4 2025 flash survey finds behavioral health, post-acute, public health, and CBO connectivity still heavily manual, with fees (59%), immature APIs (52%), and slow onboarding (46%) cited as top barriers, more often than missing standards ...
2028 Infiniti Q50 Is a Manual Sports Sedan Worth Waiting For
Infiniti wants to have fun again with a sports sedan that could combine 400 hp, a manual gearbox, and rear-wheel drive for the perfect enthusiast recipe.
The Toyota MR2 Once Got A Sequential Manual Transmission That Made It Slower
Some Toyota MR2 models had a sequential manual transmission that was slow on upshifts. This made them slower than models equipped with a non-sequential manual.
Xiaomi's 17 Ultra Leica Edition smartphone comes with a manual zoom ring
Xiaomi just launched its flagship 17 Ultra Leica Edition phone that may make you feel bad about your current device's cameras.
Stigma Is the Enemy of Science and Human Progress
History shows we often dismiss what we don’t yet understand. Here’s why stigmatizing today’s uncomfortable questions may be holding humanity back.
East Peoria edges Manual in pre-Christmas showdown
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — Cole Dubois scored 15 of his game-high 19 points in the second half to lead East Peoria past host Manual, 63-55, on Tuesday afternoon. Quinton Kitt scored 16 for the Raiders (8-0), who extended their season-opening win streak to eight games. Tahj Tolliver scored 14 and Reggie Postelwaite added 12 for […]
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