Swearing and cursing can boost your performance by helping you feel stronger, more focused, and disinhibited, say scientists.

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When repeating four-letter words, participants held a challenging physical task for longer than when they said neutral words.

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There was a sharp drop in the use of diversity-related language in NIH-awarded grant abstracts following the 2024 US presidential election.

Author who researched Washington through letters and diaries says cultural ignorance of founding era is scandalous and scary.

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