A shared neural code for gender across faces, bodies, and objects in the human brain

Human beings possess an extraordinary capacity to instantaneously extract and categorize social information from their visual environment. Within fractions of a second, the human visual system can assess a person’s…

Understanding Megalophobia: The Clinical Evolution and Treatment of the Fear of Large Objects

Megalophobia, a specific phobia characterized by an intense and irrational fear of exceptionally large objects, is increasingly becoming a focal point for psychological research as modern infrastructure and technology continue…

Matthew Fisher Designed His Upstate New York With One Goal In Mind: Living With Beautiful Objects

Matthew Fisher, whose Manhattan-based studio M.Fisher is renowned for producing classically informed art objects and bespoke stone commissions, approached the project with a unique blend of reverence and personal ambition.…

A History of the United States in 100 Objects Unearths America’s Past Through Tangible Artifacts

Roman Mars, the acclaimed creator and host of the widely popular podcast 99% Invisible, is set to embark on an ambitious new audio documentary series titled A History of the…

The Cheeseburger as a Lens: Unpacking Social Structures and Cultural Nuances Through Everyday Objects

The seemingly ubiquitous cheeseburger, a staple of American cuisine, offers a surprisingly potent vehicle for exploring complex sociological concepts such as social construction, cultural objects, and the pervasive influence of…