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Category Archives: Taking Risks
Why Are We Addicted To Extreme Sports?
This video explains the relationship between the risk/reward sections of the brain, how dopamine factors into people wanting to take outrageous risks, and the benefits of taking risks every day.
Grand Canyon Stunts Over the Years
Read about the death-defying spectacles performed by thrill seekers in and around the popular national park throughout history.
From A Risky Spacewalk To The Top of Mount Everest
Retired astronaut Scott Parazynski reflects on his life’s adventures.
The real risks of artificial intelligence
Science jouranlist Bianca Nogrady argues that we shouldn’t worry about AI taking over, but about AI solving problems incorrectly.
When a city feels good, people take more risks
A recent study from McGill University shows that local events, such as a win by a sports team, can effect the overall mood of a city’s citizens. Read how this then increases risk-taking behavior.
Do Women Take as Many Risks as Men?
Author Doug Sundheim was surprised when he realized his book, Taking Smart Risks, included far fewer stories about women. In this article he investigates how that happened.
Pharrell Williams on How Taking Risks Can Lead to the Biggest Successes of Your Career
Hip hop artist and producer Pharrell talks about creating his biggest hit song, “Happy.”
Researchers to Release Genetically Engineered Mosquitoes in Africa for First Time
This article explain the intended benefit of releasing genetically-modified mosquitoes into the country of Burkina Faso.
Is Football Worth Gambling With High School And College Players’ Brains?
Journalist Tara Haelle examines data on the health risks of football and weighs the risks of playing at a young age.
Teens aren’t just risk machines – there’s a method to their madness
Psychologists from the University of Oregon argue that teenagers don’t take risks irrationaly, but as part of a process of learning and exploration.
Taking risks in pursuit of innovation is good. So is preparing for it
Harvard professor and pediatric surgeon Christopher Hartnick argues that one should practice and prepare before taking on risks.
The Fallen Heroes of Human Spaceflight
Since the 1960s, astronauts have risked their lives to explore space. Read about the missions in which men and women were lost.
A controversial technology could save us from starvation — if we let it
This article examines the benefits of CRISPR, a gene-editing technology that could improve how we produce food.
What Makes Risk Takers Tempt Fate?
Research and varirous studies show that genes, psychology, and environmental factors all play a role in whether a person is a risk-taker.
Beowulf Is Back!
Writer James Parker contemplates the connection contemporary society has with the epic poem and reviews some of the film and comic book adapations of the past two decades.
Exotic pets: Why do Americans keep dangerous animals?
Journalist Louis Theroux visits the owners of exotic pets to discover their appeal.
The Risky Side of Creativity: Domain Specific Risk Taking in Creative Individuals
In this scientific study, researchers explore the link between creativity and risk-taking.
Should I let my child take more risks?
Parents understandably want to protect their children from harm. But should they loosen the reins?
Willingness to take risks: A personality trait
Researchers from Universität Basel have found evidence that willingness to take risks is a personality trait. They call for other researchers to ensure their measurements of risk include many types of situations.