Your “Personal Bubble” is Actually a Cloud of Bacteria

A new study published in the journal Peer J has revealed that a “personal bubble” isn’t just a reference to a preferred spacial barrier—but a living, breathing organism that’s unique to each human. “If I scratch my head, thousands of skin cells, cell fragments, bacteria, and fungi get airborne,” explains former University of Oregon researcher James Meadow, and they follow you no matter where you …

Selfies Are More Deadly Than Sharks

The number of selfie-related deaths has grown to 12 this year, after a man fell down a set of stairs trying to photograph himself in front of the Taj Mahal. Shockingly, shark attacks have only caused eight deaths in 2015, making selfies 1.5 times more deadly than a creature that’s inspired horror movies and strikes fear into many. People have proven that they will go …

PSFK’s “Sex, Drugs and Alcohol Debrief” Explores our Vices

Between easing marijuana laws, the proliferation of online dating apps and on-demand alcohol delivery services, it’s safe to say that the business of sex, drugs and booze is booming. PSFK took a closer look in their latest report, the “Sex, Drugs and Alcohol Debrief” to highlight some of the new trends, products and business models that are shaping the industry. The 24-page report includes over …