Sarah Simon
Almost psychologist, interested in humanity's cosm as micro of the macro. Constantly connecting the dots.
Articles by Sarah Simon (5)
Humans Have Been Getting High for Longer than We Thought
A 25,000-year-old habit in Indonesia may be the earliest evidence yet of humans deliberately using a psychoactive drug.
By Sarah Simon • Oct 5, 2026
Are We on the Same Wavelength? Science May Show How You’re Vibing with Someone
Researchers studied what happens when brain waves sync up, using community neuroscience samples that include everyone from students and artists to Bad Bunny and Bob Weir.
By Sarah Simon • Aug 20, 2026
AI Just Found 118 Hidden Worlds in NASA’s Data
Trained on hundreds of thousands of simulations, an algorithm called RAVEN has uncovered ultra‑short‑period worlds and rare Neptunian “desert” planets that could force a rewrite of planetary formation theory.
By Sarah Simon • Jul 29, 2026
Time to Stop Being Human-Centric About Consciousness
Philosophers argue in a new draft paper that humans are probably not uniquely conscious, and that consciousness is probably not unique.
By Sarah Simon • Jul 10, 2026
Breeding for Cuteness Made Some Dogs and Cats Evolutionary Look-Alikes
Researchers analyzed 1,800 skulls and found that “baby-faced” breeds have converged evolutionarily, but at the cost of our beloved pets’ health.
By Sarah Simon • Jun 15, 2026