Nate Scharping
Writer
Nate is a writer based in Washington State, in the US, who covers science, health and the environment for numerous publications.
Recent articles by Nate Scharping
Why it's so difficult to spot female psychopaths
A small but growing body of research is finding that female psychopaths might be more common than we thought
How the experiment that nearly killed free will is still haunting neuroscience
Neuroscience could hold the key to answering one of philosophy’s oldest questions
How to crack the subtle body language of liars
Online influencers claim subtle, non-verbal cues expose when a person is lying. But how much do gestures, eye contact and arm positioning really reveal?
We're finally learning what it's like to die. And it's not as bad as you think...
What does dying feel like? By studying patients who’ve suffered near-death experiences, scientists are one step closer to finding out what happens in our brains during our last moments
Why we keep getting the cause of dyslexia wrong
Everything from genetics to the way our brains process sounds can pose challenges as we learn to read
Feeling just 'meh' about life? It could be anhedonia – here's how to reverse it
When everything feels... well, 'meh', there's complex chemistry at play in your brain
Are you in a cult? Here's how celebrity leaders can manipulate their followers
Celebrities have always attracted cult-like followings, but fans are taking their devotion to new levels. When are pop culture obsessions real cults, and what are the warnings?
