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No Burnout in the Mushroom Kingdom? Scientists Discover Surprisingly Adult Reason People Enjoy Super Mario Bros and Yoshi Games

Christopher Plain·December 30, 2025

Playing Super Mario Bros. and the expanded universe of Yoshi games appears to help young adults avoid burnout and experience childlike wonder

Ryan Whalen·August 29, 2025

New research challenges the traditional understanding of Mars’s interior, suggesting a chunky texture, unlike the usual smooth depictions.

Ryan Whalen·March 11, 2025

A plasma instability has been photographed for the first time, showcasing electron beams forming spaghetti-like filaments.

Micah Hanks·April 3, 2023

The famous double slit experiment has been recreated by physicists who say they have now achieved it in time, rather than in space.

From guns to lightsabers, lasers have been powerful forces in the world of science fiction. But in reality,...

Depression has become a more common mental health issue. New research suggests that a compound in magic mushrooms could be a viable treatment option.