When faced with a physical challenge, studies have found, swearing improves performance. New research offers an explanation ...
It's time now for our science news roundup from Short Wave, NPR's science podcast. And I'm joined now by Emily Kwong and Berly McCoy from the show. Hi to both of you. BERLY MCCOY, BYLINE: Hi, Juana.
Dragging a couch up the stairs. Holding a plank until your arms shake. Gritting your teeth as the last seconds of an exercise stretch on forever. In moments like these, many people blurt out a swear ...