"Looksmaxxing" creators claim attraction is objective and biologically determined that echoes historical eugenics and racial hierarchy. In the process, they have revived a familiar logic about inherited worth. On a random TikTok that's come up on your feed or a Kick stream you happen to click on, you may come across a man explaining to you how you can “ascend”. He will describe how to change your bone density and “maximal projection”— obvious  things everyone thinks about whe

Why are so many turning to AI for romantic and social interactions? In recent years, artificial intelligence has been in the spotlight with its hundreds of different functions and applications. It gives easy access to the entire internet with just a question, but research is far beyond the only use of the technology. Recently, many users have either found AI tools specifically built for relationships or turned tools like ChatGPT into tools for socializing.    The very first A

My story of Mochi's cultural background, or Venice Buddhist Temple Gets Ready for Mochitsuki. Mochi is a traditional Japanese rice cake made from steamed glutinous rice flour. It is a delicious treat beloved by all, but do you know that there is so much more to it than its amazing texture and yummy taste? The Japanese Buddhist community at the Venice Buddhist Temple in Los Angeles has been making their own mochi once a year as part of a New Year's tradition.  Every December,

Australia takes initiative on the issue of social media for minors, striking controversy. On November 28, 2024, Australia’s government passed a law called the Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Bill 2024. It prohibits minors under 16 from having a social media account — and it raises questions on what social media limitations for minors here in the U.S could look like. The law came into effect on December 10, 2025. It requires social media platforms (such as Y

How gender bias affects diagnosis and treatment, and what people are doing to fix it Despite advances in equality in healthcare, gender bias remains a large issue. This leads to misdiagnosis, unequal treatment, and overlooked symptoms - especially for women and non - binary individuals. However, there is a growing group of researchers and activists who are trying to address this issue, and people are pushing for a brighter future where medical care is truly equal and fair.  G

In a society plagued by increasing social and economic stressors as well as mental health challenges, dogs have taken an important role in our lives. For decades, dogs have been known to serve as loyal companions providing social, emotional and therapeutic benefits, and the research backs up this common understanding too. Owning a dog is extremely beneficial on multiple different health aspects of life. Research  shows that having experienced living with a dog, people experie