Culture Beaker

  1. Science & Society

    When it comes to food, it’s kosher for science and religion to mix

    By Rachel Ehrenberg
  2. Neuroscience

    When video games mess with brains, something good happens, sometimes

    By Rachel Ehrenberg
  3. Math

    In figuring out what makes video games fun, the mystery is in the math

    By Rachel Ehrenberg
  4. Science & Society

    In many fields of science, it’s always the year of the rat

    By Rachel Ehrenberg
  5. Science & Society

    Scientists’ TV image isn’t really as diabolical as they sometimes worry

    By Rachel Ehrenberg

  6. In modern circumstances, horror can be downright enjoyable

    Most horror movie fans recall unforgettable scenes of spine-chilling thrill with glee. Whether it’s the creepy twins beckoning Danny in The Shining or the dark shadow approaching the shower curtain in Psycho, everyone has a favorite, most terrifying cinematic moment. Which if you think about it, is kind of odd. Favorite and terrifying should not […]

    By Rachel Ehrenberg
  7. Humans

    In online reviews, patterns in vocabulary can betray deceit

    By Rachel Ehrenberg
  8. Science & Society

    You’re fast enough, you’re smart enough, and doggone it, you can kill zombies

    By Rachel Ehrenberg
  9. Science & Society

    Bieber fever and other contagions reveal some things about fame, money, and us

    By Rachel Ehrenberg