Today we’re talking about resolutions. First of all, did you know there are people (psychologists, mostly) that actually study resolutions and how many people follow them, fall off the wagon, etc.? And two, did you know that in a group of 100 people, only 8 actually stick to their resolutions? We were stunned. Well, kinda. This statistic certainly made us think about our past [...]
Kicking Seasonal Depression with Science
Summer is over, fall is almost over, and soon the days are going to be short, gray, and gloomy. A lot of experience an overwhelming feeling of sadness and impending doom when the seasons change from warm, bright summer days to days of gray dreariness, but like we always say, we’ve got science on our side and there are a number of science-backed ways to beat seasonal affective [...]
The Science of Luck
Have you ever had one of those days where not only are things just going your way, but someone ahead of you in line at the coffee shop paid for your coffee? Then a few hours later you win a giveaway on social media? Then when you got home your package had actually been delivered a week early? Those instances feel pretty lucky, don’t they? Well according to science you owe [...]
Scientific Facts You Probably Didn’t Learn in School
We learn some seriously cool things in elementary school science class, and even more cool things in middle school science class, and even MORE cool stuff in high school science class. Learning about science as a kid sets us up to continue learning as we grow into adults, or whatever it is we are now. And the really awesome thing about growing up and choosing to learn about [...]
Science Fiction Books We Couldn’t Put Down
Allow us to set the scene for you: it’s a chilly fall evening, the window is cracked letting in the crisp evening air; your coffee just finished brewing, you’ve poured yourself a big cup and added a splash of your favorite seasonal creamer. You light a candle, grab your softest blanket, and now it’s time to pick a book from the shelf and get lost in it. But what’s this? There’s [...]
Gobble ‘Till Ya Wobble: Thanksgiving Science
What’s not to love about Thanksgiving? There’s turkey, delicious sides, holiday cocktails, and dessert, all of which are enjoyed surrounded by friends and family so what could possibly be better? Oh, we don’t know, learning the science behind the whole thing? Okay, when we put it like that it sounds kinda nerdy, but we aren’t going to deny that. Let’s get started! We can’t [...]
We Love a Fun Frog Fact
We don’t know about you, but our knowledge about frogs is, or was, very limited. And the thing is, most of us have probably had a run-in with a frog or two; whether that looked like finding one in the yard or our siblings terrorizing us with them when we were younger. (We haven’t forgotten.) So please enjoy the following frog facts and remember how cool these creatures are the [...]
How Science Says to Shed Some Pounds
New year, same awesome us. But we are trying to live a little healthier and maybe drop a few pounds in the process. Whether you’re committed to living healthier or you have a new goal weight in mind that you would like to achieve this year, science has some tips for those of us looking to shed some pounds! (image via: hotze) First, let’s talk benefits. Not only [...]