Benjamin Fearnow

Mr. Fearnow has written for Newsweek, The Atlantic & CBS during his New York City-based journalism career. He discusses tech and social media topics on cable news networks.

Humanlike cognition evolved 1.8 million years ago, a new study finds.

Study of brain scans show ‘humanlike’ ways of thought evolved 1.8M years agoMay 17, 2017

Women looking at computer in office

Study: Helping coworkers can increase mental exhaustion, create toxic workplaceMay 16, 2017

A reduction in the total number of people being diagnosed or living with HIV within reach by 2025, a new study finds.

Health & Medical News

Study: Decline of new HIV infections within reach by 2025May 15, 2017

Male great tits choose neighbors based upon similar personalities, a new study finds.

Animal & Wildlife News

Study: Great tits prefer nesting near birds with similar personalitiesMay 12, 2017

Believing that energy drinks like Red Bull are in one's alcoholic drink increases feelings of intoxication -- even when they're not a ingredient.

Study: Just being told your drink is alcoholic makes people act more drunk, riskyMay 12, 2017

A new study finds an increased risk of dementia contained in medications used to treat PTSD.

Psychological News

Study: Medications used to treat veterans’ PTSD increase dementia riskMay 12, 2017