Abhishek Chauhan
Love From a Distance; Navigating Romance in the Time of Quarantine
It started out as a bad joke. I didn’t take talk of shut down seriously since it could never happen…until…
Here’s Why ASMR Continues to Be One of YouTube’s Most Popular Segments
“Brain tingles,” “chills” and “shivers” are all words used to describe the effect of ASMR. The strange yet pleasant sensation…
The Largest Ever Ocean Cleanup Just Removed 100 Tons of Plastic Trash from the Pacific
There’s no doubt that the ocean is full of trash. Many of us have grown up with an increased awareness…
Do You Know the 7 Ancient Wonders of the World?
“The seven ancient wonders of the world” is a phrase that gets tossed around a lot. And while you might…
Why We Have a Conscience and Why it’s Worth Listening to
Our conscience kicks in from a young age. We all have at least one childhood memory of accidentally breaking a…
The Science Behind Altruism and Why Being a Good Person Makes You Happier
Everyone knows it feels good to help others. Charity work often comes to mind, whether it be a donation of…
Superpowers are Real, Whether They’re Genetic, Learned or Created
If you thought superpowers were limited to fictional characters, think again. Plenty of people have superhuman abilities that go beyond…
Building a ‘Cognitive Reserve’ Today May Prevent Cognitive Decline Years from Now
If you’ve ever spent time with someone who has developed Alzheimer’s or dementia, you know how heartbreaking it can be…
10 Ways Stress Affects the Body (and How to Prevent Long-Term Damage)
Stress is a killer. Literally. We all experience stress to some degree—from being late for an important meeting to worrying…
COVID-19 Pandemic Responsible for 17% Drop in Global Carbon Emissions
COVID-19 has gone from being a shocking “new normal” to a pretty steady (and perhaps steadily depressing) way of life….
We’re on the Cusp of a Mass Extinction; There’s Still Time to do Something About It
If anyone had “mass extinction” on their list of the wonders 2020 would provide, you might be a bit closer…