The Best of Inverse
20+ most popular Inverse articles, as voted by our community.
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The Agony and Ecstasy (and Nausea) of VR Tourism
Is virtual reality the future of travel? I strapped on a headset to find out.
Inverse on Computing
Could This Weird New Material Be the Key to Superfast Computer Chips?
The new molecule, made of rhenium, selenium, and chlorine, could cut processing time, but there's a catch.
Inverse on Dreams
Dreams Might be Warning Us About Our Brain Health
This scientist says dream disorders could be a sign of future disease.
Inverse on Emotional Intelligence
Emotional intelligence might make you more resilient, but there’s a catch
The tricky thing about emotional intelligence is that despite being widely agreed to be a positive attribute, experts don’t agree on what it is.
«You may see those traits in yourself, but it can be difficult to scientifically verify whether or not you truly exhibit these characteristics.»
Inverse on Gaming
Inside Apple's Massive Push to Transform the Mac Into a Gaming Paradise
In an interview with Apple product marketing managers Leland Martin, Doug Brooks, and Gordon Keppel, we go deep on how Apple is transforming the Mac into a respectable AAA video games platform that…
5 years ago, a humble Ubisoft feature changed video games forever
Accessibility innovations have transformed video games in the last few years. But for Ubisoft's David Tisserand, that journey began more than a decade ago.
Inverse on Health
Could A Bizarre Sleep Routine Practiced By Early Humans Be Key To A Good Night’s Rest?
Before humans invented daylight savings, our early ancestors slept according to waxing and waning daylight.
How Much Sleep Do You Need When You Are Sick? A Lot More Than You Think
Unsurprisingly, when we’re sick, all we want to do is sleep. But sleeping well when you’re sick, as I discovered, is easier said than done.
Inverse on Nintendo
5 Years Ago, Nintendo’s Biggest Franchise Knocked Out the Competition — Once and For All
Nintendo managed to unbelievably one-up itself and create the most ambitious and engrossing party game ever made.
21 years ago, a Nintendo flop changed the video games industry forever
First released in 2001, Nintendo's GameCube console was a rare miss for the venerable video game company. But it also paved the way for enormous successes in the years ahead.
Inverse on Personality
Insomnia: Sleeplessness Traced Back to Five Different Personality Types
Sleepless folks tend to fall into one of these categories.
Inverse on Pets
Want To Give Your Dog the Best Walk of Its Life? This Pet Psychologist Knows How
An animal behaviorist details best practices for walking your dog.
Why is my cat wagging its tail? Vets reveal the surprising answer
Your cat could be wagging its tail for a number of reasons. Here's how to interpret this complex behavior.
Inverse on Space
NASA brings Voyager 2 fully back online, 11.5 billion miles from Earth
Thanks to some (very) remote engineering work by NASA, the intrepid explorer's science mission is back on.
Earth is spinning too fast — the consequences for timekeeping may be unprecedented
Sure, time is fake, but that doesn't mean the Earth isn't gaining a few milliseconds and throwing in the possibility of needing a leap second.
Inverse on Star Wars
Is fandom a cult? The religious fervor fueling Star Wars, Marvel, and more
Marvel and Star Wars have massive followings, but can fandom become a religion if enough people believe in it?
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Scientists finally know why we get distracted — and how we can stay on track
More than just a distraction, mind-wandering (and its cousin, daydreaming) may help us prepare for the future
«the decoupling of attention from perception, which is what happens when our thoughts separate from our perception of the environment.»
Our Brains Completely Distort How Time Actually Happens — Here’s How To Take Advantage Of It
Researchers are attempting to understand how our interaction with our environment shapes our experience of time.
«So, when we experience fear, joy, anxiety, or sadness, emotional processing and time processing interact. This results in the sensation of time passing more, speeding up or slowing down. Time really does fly when you’re having fun, and drag when you’re bored.»
Brain study reveals one type of exercise increases stress resilience
In a new study in mice, researchers discover exercise helps animals cope with stress by enabling an uptick in a crucial neural protein called galanin.
Three factors explain why it’s so hard to change our minds — but it’s not hopeless
Here’s some of the research that explains why it’s natural to resist changing your mind – and how you can get better at making these shifts
What's the Best Digital Detox? Experts Share an Unlikely Suggestion
Before you take a break from social media, psychologists suggest assessing your existing online habits and what benefits you get from them.
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