Science! - xoJane

Your Isolation Will Kill You, So Try Going to a Party or Something, Geez

s.e. smith — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 18:00:00 -0400

People with limited social contact in their lives were more likely to die earlier, providing a rather sound argument for better social services, outreach, and support for older adults.

Why We Judge Sexual Harassment Victims, PLUS The Time I Got Drive-By Oinked At

s.e. smith — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 13:30:00 -0500

Because we believe that we’d aggressively defend ourselves when harassed, we tend to look down on those who do not, arguing that people contribute to their own victimization by not being more assertive.

I SMELL YOUR FEAR: No, Seriously, It's Science

s.e. smith — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 15:30:00 -0500

Turns out all that tough talk about being able to smell fear might actually have some validity, according to some researchers in The Netherlands who just published a study on chemosignals.

This Just In: Your Cat Will NOT Give You Brain Cancer

s.e. smith — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 18:00:00 -0400

Cats may be frustrating sometimes, they may be sassy, they may be determined to wreak havoc around the house, but one thing they won’t do, apparently, is increase your risk of cancer.

New Study Suggests We're All Basically Programmed to See Women as Objects

Lesley — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 10:00:16 -0400

Co-starring: my thighs!