Study finds the sound of a name can affect hiring choices
Carleton University researchers report that participants preferred candidates with 'smoother' sounding names when names were the only information provided.
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Total Lunar Eclipse, 'Blood Moon,' to Darken Sky on Sept. 7–8, 2025
Earth’s shadow will turn the full 'Corn Moon' red in a total eclipse visible across large parts of Asia, Africa, eastern Europe and western Australia
Scientists Warn New Madrid Seismic Zone Is Overdue for a Major Quake
Geological Society of America report says a magnitude 7.6 event could cause tens of billions in damage as officials renew focus on preparedness
Mysterious 'Neptune balls' washing up on Mediterranean beaches identified as seagrass clumps
Round bundles of Posidonia oceanica appear after storms; Spanish researchers say wave action compacts detached material into balls
Lifelong Instrument Practice Linked to Stronger, More Youthful Brain Function in Older Adults
Researchers in Canada and China say years of musical training build cognitive reserve and improve the ability to understand speech in noisy environments
Scientists Identify Two Parasitic Wasps Consuming Hosts From Inside, Spreading Across U.S.
Researchers say two previously unrecorded European-origin parasitoid wasps are turning up from New York to the Pacific coast and may disrupt native insect communities
Earthquake Swarm Near Nevada Supervolcano Prompts Public Alarm; USGS Points to Tectonic Faults
A pair of morning quakes added to dozens of tremors near Valmy, Nevada, as experts say swarms are likely driven by regional faulting rather than volcanic activity.
Neuroscientist says she communicates daily with her dead husband via '34 senses'
Dr. Tara Swart told the Diary of a CEO podcast she perceives messages from her late spouse by attending to expanded sensory cues; mainstream neuroscience does not endorse post-mortem communication.
Blue LED light outperforms bleach at removing yellow stains, Japanese study finds
Researchers say high‑intensity visible blue light drives photobleaching with ambient oxygen and avoids harsh chemical oxidants