How to Make Trump Less of a Dick, With Science
Imagine attending a work dinner and having your boss single you out and order your meal for you. Then imagine that meal was meatloaf. Chris Christie may not have cared about it so much, but to many people, that would be considered an obnoxious move at best. Unfortunately, that kind of behavior and worse is…
Can You Be Friends With a Bear?
Welcome back to Giz Asks, a series where we ask experts hard questions about science, technology, and humanity’s future. Today, we’re talking to conservationists, naturalists, and authors about whether the bear is ever your buddy. Late last year, a photo of a bear officiating a wedding in Russia went viral. The picture turned out to…
Which Emotions Are the Most Contagious?
Welcome back to Giz Asks, a series where we ask experts hard questions about science, technology, and humanity’s future. Today, we’re wondering which emotions are the most communicable, for humans and for other animals. We’re all intuitively aware that feelings can be contagious. Your grumpy friend always makes you upset. Your neighbor’s giggly baby can…
How the Ghost of Past Trauma Held the Key to One Man’s Madness
“How dare you treat me this way!” boomed a husky voice with a thick Eastern European accent. “I’m king of the Puerto Ricans,” came the roar from the packed waiting room. It was a warm, humid June evening, about eight p.m. Although I’d been a resident for only a few months, my instincts told me…
