Scotty Hendricks
Contributing Writer
Scotty Hendricks is a graduate student and long-time contributor to Big Think. He resides in Chicago.
More people are looking up panic and anxiety attacks in quarantine.
Non-partisans are real, and their lack of partisanship has a cognitive element.
Fossils depicting animals in action are very rare.
The father of all giant sea bugs was recently discovered off the coast of Java.
Carbon locked in soils can be emitted by bacteria. Turning up the heat on them releases more carbon.
Ever wonder how soft hair can dull a steel razor? So did scientists at MIT.
Viewing art that doesn’t look like anything makes your brain take extra steps to try and get it.
Our family tree is complicated, and some of the branches are still unlabeled.
Some of the most extreme weather in the Solar System just got stranger.
What happens if we consider welfare programs as investments?
Mexico City, already progressive, takes more steps to protect its LGBT+ citizens.
American homes are big and polluting. Here’s how to fix that.
No, its not just to keep you warm with hair you don’t have.
A nasty disease might not be able to travel around much longer.
The Sun, as its never been seen before.
Working memory is the workhorse of cognition. Having less of it has side effects.
A study finds people are more influenced by what the other party says than their own. What gives?
How a study on worms pointed the way towards a treatment for dementia.
Admit it, caring for your pet can make you happy too. Science is working on why.
Want help raising your kids? Spend more time at church, says new study.
Ever want to smell like an astronaut? Now you can!
The smart skin can “sweat” like human skin and also self-heal.
Thanks to modern technology, we can reexamine our assumptions about ancient warriors.
A simple postcard can improve voter registration rates. Who knew?
It turns out, letting your partner know you appreciate them leads to a stronger relationship. Who’d have thunk?
While many people don’t think its all that bad, a new study suggests you should lay off while expecting.
It turns out big ideas don’t always fit in sign-sized slogans.
A good apology can do great things. A bad one can cause trouble. Know the difference.
Volunteering can feel great and make good things happen. Now we know it promotes your health too.