Biology Food Health
Posted: July 23, 2020

Question Your World: Why Does Stress Eating Feel Good?

As the global pandemic continues to impact our lives, there are ample opportunities to be overwhelmed and stressed. Sometimes people turn to food for comfort. Why does stress eating feel good?

Question Your World: Why Does Stress Eating Feel Good?
Posted: July 14, 2020

Why Do Viruses Jump from Animals to Humans?

Richmond-based scientist and eScienceInfo founder Dr. Jeya Chelliah explains how viruses can “jump” from wild animals to humans and how we can work to prevent the next pandemic caused by an animal-origin (or “zoonotic”) virus.

Why Do Viruses Jump from Animals to Humans?
Posted: July 9, 2020

Question Your World: How Does Science Support Wearing Masks?

Top experts are busy working on a novel coronavirus vaccine, but until then, how does science support wearing masks? 

Question Your World: How Does Science Support Wearing Masks?
Posted: June 16, 2020

Question Your World: Do Masks Prevent Us from Recognizing Faces?

With lots of people wearing masks, some folks say they can’t recognize each other without the nose and mouth visible. So, do masks prevent us from recognizing faces?

Question Your World: Do Masks Prevent Us from Recognizing Faces?
Posted: June 11, 2020

The Hopeful Neuroscience of Unlearning Prejudice

Nelson Mandela said, "No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin..." Is that scientifically true? Do we learn and unlearn hate and love?

The Hopeful Neuroscience of Unlearning Prejudice