Clarissa Brincat

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Four chocolate cookies are shown cooling on a wire rack after coming out of the oven.
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The best chocolate chip cookie recipe, according to science

By Clarissa Brincat

A close-up photograph of a vibrant yellow snake, coiled around a horizontal brown branch. The snake, a white-lipped island pit viper, has reddish accents on its tail and is looking directly at the camera with large, bright eyes, set against a softly blurred green and blue background.
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How do snakes move? It’s not all slithering.

By Clarissa Brincat

A close-up, shallow depth-of-field photograph of a person's hand holding a sleek, silver pen, poised to write on a crisp white piece of paper resting on a light wooden surface. The background is brightly blurred.
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Why are most people right-handed?

By Clarissa Brincat

A close-up view of the back of a person's head, showing a receding hairline and a circular patch of thinning hair or male pattern baldness on the crown, surrounded by short, gray and brown hair. The background is pure white.
Health

3 hair loss myths you probably believe

By Clarissa Brincat

A close-up profile portrait of a German Shepherd dog's head, set against a dark background. The dog has brown and black fur, with one ear prominently upright, and is looking upward with a brown eye. The lighting is dramatic, highlighting the texture of its fur and nose.
Dogs

Can dogs really smell fear? A vet weighs in.

By Clarissa Brincat

A close-up, head-on portrait of a Dalmatian dog with striking bright blue eyes. The dog has a white face with black spots covering its head and ears, and is wearing a brown leather collar. The background is a simple, blurred gray surface.
Dogs

Can dogs sense ghosts?

By Clarissa Brincat

A striking photograph of a bright, full moon against a dark, deep blue night sky, partially obscured by dark, dramatic clouds. The moon is intensely bright, giving the scene an ethereal glow.
Moons

Yes, the moon really can affect your sleep

By Clarissa Brincat

A blue, semi-transparent anatomical illustration of a human torso, neck, and shoulders from the front. The main focus is on the spine and nervous system, which are highlighted with glowing red lines running down the center of the back and branching out into the chest. The background is solid black.
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Does vagus nerve stimulation work? A scientific cure-all explained.

By Clarissa Brincat

A pink drink in a clear wine glass with a long stem is placed on a white bedside table in a dimly lit room. A glowing lamp with a white shade and a potted green plant are also on the table. A bed with white linens is visible in the foreground on the left. The scene has a soft, warm glow.
Health

The real science behind this viral magnesium sleep hack

By Clarissa Brincat

A silver, retro-style alarm clock with two bells and a white face is in sharp focus on a dark surface in the foreground. In the blurry background, a person with dark hair is lying in bed, asleep. The lighting is dim, suggesting it is either early morning or nighttime.
Health

Is it better to sleep in cycles?

By Clarissa Brincat

A young Black woman with curly hair is smiling and looking at her reflection in the mirror. She is wearing a white robe and has a small amount of white cream, likely a skin product, on the fingertips of each hand. She is dabbing the cream onto her cheeks with her index and middle fingers. The background is a bathroom.
Health

Does retinol actually work?

By Clarissa Brincat

A woman with her eyes closed and head tilted back, smiling serenely, stands in a dense forest. She is wearing a bright yellow raincoat and a backpack, with tall, dark tree trunks rising all around her. The sunlight filters through the canopy, creating a peaceful and happy mood.
Mental Health

Does St. John’s wort really increase serotonin?

By Clarissa Brincat

A blue paper cutout of a person’s head in profile, filled with a sky-and-cloud pattern, surrounded by pink and green paper butterflies on a bright yellow background.
Mental Health

Does ashwagandha actually help with anxiety and sleep?

By Clarissa Brincat

A digitally edited image of an older woman with white hair and wrinkles holding up a photo of her younger self, showing smoother skin and youthful features. The contrast highlights aging differences between the two faces.
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Can you hack aging with NAD supplements?

By Clarissa Brincat

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Should you keep eggs in the fridge? Short answer: Yes.

By Clarissa Brincat

Model of human brain floating over bed in dark room
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What’s the purpose of dreaming? 

By Clarissa Brincat

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How do clouds get their shapes?

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Psychology

Your eyes can reveal the accuracy of your memories

By Clarissa Brincat

Sant'Antiocho, Sardinia, Italy - May 6, 2008: A senior fisherman in a traditional cap squints at the camera at golden hour with the sea in the background in the fishing village of Sant'Antiocho. Close-up shot.
Health

Do people in blue zones actually live longer?

By Clarissa Brincat

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Why can some people wiggle their ears?

By Clarissa Brincat