Review: In an Age of Disinformation, “Saucers, Spooks and Kooks” is the Real Disclosure Film
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The Scholarship of Comics: Scholars Argue Western Definitions of Comics Overlook Global Traditions
A new book challenges what co-editor Dr. Joe Sutliff Sanders of the University of Cambridge calls a very narrow Anglo-European idea of what comics are.
Concert Goers Getting the Blues: A Theater’s Color Affects the Listener Experience
Virtual concert attendees reported significant affects to their music listening experience based on the venue's color and lighting.
No Burnout in the Mushroom Kingdom? Scientists Discover Surprisingly Adult Reason People Enjoy Super Mario Bros and Yoshi Games
Playing Super Mario Bros. and the expanded universe of Yoshi games appears to help young adults avoid burnout and experience childlike wonder
Experiments Reveal Which Colors and Tones You Should Use to Maximize the Music Listening Experience
UC Davis scientists have figured out which colors and lighting tones you should use to best maximize the music-listening experience
Are 4K and 8K Televisions Worth it? Scientists Say These Experiments May Finally Settle the Debate
Recent experiments reveal the right display size and sitting distance required for people to differentiate between 4K, 8K, and HD TVs.
“We Are No Longer Limited by the Laws of Physical Reality”: Scientists Use Virtual Reality and an ‘Invisible’ Robot to Move Real-World Objects
New Princeton University video shows how virtual reality and an invisible robot can deliver digital objects to real-world users.
Heroes, Villains, and Votes: How Pop Culture Shapes Political Perceptions
A recent study from the University of Southampton has found that people tend to project their political perceptions onto fictional heroes and villains.
Misinformation, Deception, and Harm Reveal the ‘Dark Side’ of Influencer Culture, Alarming Study Says
Researchers reveal that social media influencers can cause misinformation, unrealistic beauty standards and unethical practices.
Why Are We Fascinated With Stories About Serial Killers? New Research May Offer Answers
Sociologists from HSE University in Russia are unraveling why true crime stories of serial killers fascinate us so much.
New Research Reveals What’s Happening in Your Brain While You Watch a Movie
New research is providing deeper insights into what's actually happening in our brains when we watch a movie.
Fake Social Media Accounts with AI-Generated Images Linked to Spread of Propaganda and Conspiracies, New Research Shows
New research is revealing the prevalence of fake social media accounts using AI-generated images and their involvement with the spread of misinformation online.
Don’t Let Your Ears Deceive You! Competition Challenges Magicians to Make Illusions for the Blind
A first of its kind contest called the Auditory Magic Challenge is asking the magic community to create immersive illusions for the blind.
‘Acid for Squares’ Explores Mind-Expanding Psychedelic Experiences in Groundbreaking New Podcast
Transformative psychedelic experiences, healing through plant medicines, and UFO disclosure are all among the topics that will be explored in 'Acid for Squares.'
Good News, Nerds! Playing Dungeons and Dragons is Probably Good for You
A new study has found that playing the fantasy role-playing game Dungeons and Dragons can improve your overall mental health.