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Matt Davis
Matt Davis writes stories about science, technology, bizarre anecdotes from history, esoteric odds and ends, bleak but nevertheless fascinating environmental issues, and whatever else grabs his easily grabbed attention.
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We think of self-actualization as a lofty goal, but research suggests it may just be another way of obeying our biological programming.
We like to think of creativity as an inherently good thing. History and science say otherwise.
Compared to traditional cigarettes, e-cigarettes are extremely understudied. There is, however, some evidence on their negative effects on your health.
Abraham Maslow's famous hierarchy of needs is depicted as a triangle with self-actualization at the very top. Right before his death, Maslow wanted to add another to the hierarchy: Self-transcendence.
"Cargotecture" is becoming increasingly popular as a cheap alternative to traditional houses.
We may find signs of life a mere 31 light-years away.
In one Indian farming district, many women are paying for expensive and medically unnecessary hysterectomies in order to be more productive at work.
Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs is a well-known model of human development, but Maslow's friend and colleague Kazimierz Dąbrowski believed humans developed in a different way.
With the ivory trade on the decline, poachers have been capitalizing on a new, disturbing trend.
It might sound like fun, but this rare condition can make life very difficult.
In the village of Kongthong, villagers don't call each other by their name; instead, they call out using unique, bespoke tunes that resemble birdsong.
When he was developing his famous hierarchy of needs, Abraham Maslow cited 9 historical figures that achieved self-actualization.
When it comes to lifelong conditions like autism spectrum disorder, we tend to be biased in a way that obscures reality.
This new research could help individuals recover from one of the most dreaded types of injury.
Considering the U.S.'s history of biological warfare, maybe this theory isn't as crazy as it sounds.
Most diseases don't differ depending on where you're from. Schizophrenia, however, is heavily dependent on your culture.
It's a popular buzzword among the self-help community, but does trying to become self-actualized do any good?
Bats are being subjected to a deadly plague that may be threatening their existence. However, a new bacterial spray may help fight the fungus responsible.
Meet Deinococcus radioduranst, the world's toughest bacteria.