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pain, culture

Why Swearing and Pain Go Hand in Hand
Emma Byrne | Jan 1, 2018 | 3 min read
Screaming obscenities when you stub your toe makes perfect biological sense.
Ten-Minute Sabbatical
The Scientist | Jan 1, 2018 | 2 min read
Take a break from the bench to puzzle and peruse.
Contributors
Jef Akst and Katarina Zimmer | Jan 1, 2018 | 3 min read
Meet some of the people featured in the January 2018 issue of The Scientist.
Swearing Off Pain
The Scientist | Dec 31, 2017 | 1 min read
Author Emma Byrne runs down the benefits of cursing, among them an enhanced ability to withstand pain.
Contributors
The Scientist Staff | Jun 1, 2012 | 3 min read
Meet some of the people featured in the June 2012 issue of The Scientist.
Pain-Free Love
Jef Akst | Jul 1, 2011 | 1 min read
Love can buffer people from pain by invoking feelings of safety and reassurance.
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