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Scotty Hendricks
Contributing Writer
Scotty Hendricks is a graduate student and long-time contributor to Big Think. He resides in Chicago.
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Dating apps have made it easier than ever to find a partner. Paradoxically, the ease of finding matches means some remain perpetually single.
A recent study offers new insights into the so-called marriage wage premium.
A divergence in mortality rates between U.S. states suggests that public health policy plays a substantial role in how long people live.
Or you might just be a Leo.
What was this mammoth tusk doing on the ocean floor 150 miles from land?
A new snake becomes Instagram famous after its accidental discovery by a graduate student going on a nature walk in northern India.
Forget little green men: These scientists say we should be more worried about little green germs.
In 2022, the probe will crash into an asteroid while a nearby satellite captures it on camera.
Research shows that psilocybin leads people away from materialism and toward transcendentalism. Apparently, mushrooms teach metaphysics.
From textiles and transportation to chemicals and microchips, a group of researchers proposes a new way to measure the impact of innovation.
If you see a political movement embodying all of these traits, watch out.
A recent discovery pushes back the date on when dinosaurs first engaged in social behavior.
If you’re looking for work, a new study says having fast internet helps.
The prize went to three researchers who revolutionized the social sciences by taking advantage of natural experiments.
Much like computing technology, the Great Red Spot has been getting smaller and faster over the last few years.
A new study shows that the Bernardinelli-Bernstein Comet is much larger than previously thought — potentially the largest ever spotted.
When "superstar" companies start to dominate their industries, consumers sometimes benefit.
A new study suggests that hunting dogs' barks convey emotional information about the animals they see.
AI tried to write music. It wasn’t exactly The Beatles.
Cryptocurrency “news” is dominated by enthusiasts and haters. Surely, an intellectual discussion can be had.