Articles by

Sujata Gupta

Why do we feel starved for time? New research offers answers

Wishing for an extra hour in the day is a common refrain throughout the industrialized world. And...

Guppies fall for a classic optical illusion. Doves, usually, do too

Duping a guppy is easier than duping a ring dove — at least when it comes to...

Our relationship with alcohol is fraught. Ancient customs might inspire a reset

Citations A. Topiwala et al. Alcohol use and risk of dementia in diverse populations: evidence from cohort,...

You’re probably eating enough protein, but maybe not the right mix

Citations J.J. Mathews et al. Understanding dietary protein quality: Digestible indispensable amino acid scores and beyond, The...

Biased online images train AI bots to see women as younger, less experienced

When asked to generate resumes for people with female names, such as Allison Baker or Maria Garcia,...

Striking moments make previous memories stronger

Chenyang (Leo) Lin grew up in a coastal city in southern China, far from any woods. So,...

People with ADHD may have an underappreciated advantage: Hypercuriosity

Anne-Laure Le Cunff was something of a wild child. As a teenager, she repeatedly disabled the school...

Measure blood sugar with a grain of salt

Nicole Spartano does not have diabetes. But the Boston University epidemiologist has occasionally worn a continuous glucose...