Ross Pomeroy
Big Think
Minneapolis, MN, United States
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How video gaming could boost your career
Gamers can hone their job skills while playing their favorite titles. Employers should see gaming as an attribute in potential hires. → Read More
Stanford study concludes that average penis size has increased 29% in 30 years
Researchers found that the average penis increased in size from 4.8 inches in 1992 to 6 inches in 2021. But in some regions, they shrank. → Read More
Americans are ignoring the one true “superfood”: Pulses
Pulses, like chickpeas, beans, lentils, and peas, make up only a minor portion of the American diet. We'd be much healthier if we ate more. → Read More
When headache medications cause your headaches
When migraine and tension-headache patients overuse their medications, they can actually trigger more headaches. → Read More
Steven Pinker: Linguistics as a window to understanding the brain
Celebrated psychologist Steven Pinker explains how language provides a window to the inner workings of the human mind. → Read More
When’s the best time to consume caffeine? Hint: Not right after you wake
You can maximize caffeine's performance-enhancing benefits by consuming it at specific times during the day. → Read More
Ceramics, corn cobs, and other strange things we used before toilet paper
Before toilet paper, humans from diverse cultures used a variety of objects to wipe. Some were softer than others. → Read More
Why are Millennials having so many strokes?
Stroke incidence and deaths have been decreasing for four decades. Millennials are now reversing the trend. Obesity may be to blame. → Read More
Americans are among the most loving, Chinese and Germans the least
A new study of global love finds that Americans have some of the most loving relationships, while Chinese and Germans have some of the least. → Read More
Duolingo is probably a better Alzheimer’s treatment than the newest breakthrough drug
Numerous studies have shown that bilingualism is incredibly effective at warding off the debilitating symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. → Read More
DARPA wants scientists to find a drug that keeps you warm
For cold-bodied individuals, staying warm is a challenge. With funding from DARPA, a team of scientists is seeking a pharmaceutical solution. → Read More
Scientists discover a previously unknown part of the brain
The "subarachnoidal lymphatic-like membrane," or SLYM for short, helps shield and protect the brain. A new technique discovered it. → Read More
Scientists tested the intelligence of 13 dog breeds. Labradors are the dumbest
Border Collies are among the smartest, while Labradors are among the dumbest — but they are still lovable. → Read More
Weather forecasts have radically improved. Have you noticed?
Weather forecasts are far better than they used to be. A modern five-day forecast is as accurate as a one-day forecast in 1980. → Read More
We want to date “hot” people — but who you actually date is based on how hot you are
Studies suggest that we all see beauty the same way. People partner with others who have similar attractiveness. → Read More
Just a few short bursts of physical activity each day might yield huge health benefits
Engaging in just three, two-minute bouts of vigorous physical activity each day has been found to drastically reduce mortality in a new study. → Read More
We all can reach a "flow state." Here's how.
Journalist Steven Kotler offers tips for how to reach a psychological flow state, granting peak mental performance. → Read More
Do caffeine eye and skin creams actually work?
Expensive caffeine eye and skin creams are claimed to reduce wrinkles and dark circles. Do they actually work? → Read More
Red meat is not a health risk. New study slams years of shoddy research
Red meat has been linked to all sorts of adverse health outcomes. But a new study shows that the associations are weak or nonexistent. → Read More
Voluntary eunuchs: Why do some men choose castration?
Some men freely choose castration. A recently published study explores why they undertake such a radical procedure. → Read More