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National Academy of Sciences Elects Members and International Members
WASHINGTON — The National Academy of Sciences announced today the election of 120 members and 30 international members in recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research. Those elected today bring the total
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Honoring Excellence, Announcing New Members: Academy 2025 Election
April 23, 2025 | Cambridge, MA – Since 1780, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences has honored excellence and convened leaders from across disciplines and divides to examine new ideas, address issues of importance
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As More People Choose the Single Life, Researchers Ask: Are They Happier?
Nastasha Streiling says even though she’d like a relationship, she’s happy being single. The 28-year-old, who lives in Victoria, says she’s “not going to be with someone unless it enhances things.” She’s part of a growing number
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Twins Are a Mirror to Each Other – And a Window Into the Mysteries of Genetics
In the ongoing debate over nature versus nature, twin studies have given a glimpse into the role of genes in behavior and decisions. Psychologist Nancy Segal shares stories of twins raised apart. …
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How Are You, Really?
We know we should get a physical exam every year; we have annual reviews at work; some couples even do periodic relationship audits. And yet many of us don’t regularly check in with our emotional
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How to Actually Catch a Liar, According to the New Science of Lie Detection
We naturally detect lies all the time. It could be a dip in our partner’s voice alerting us to the fact that they’re concealing their emotions; a child’s eyes drifting back to the drawer containing
