By Kristy Jansen Have you ever been in a situation brimming with tense anxiety that evaporates the instant one person makes a joke or self-deprecating comment and everyone chuckles together? That’s the magic of laughter. It eases tension and relaxes us - physiologically, … [Read more...] about An Ode to Laughter
Archives for September 20, 2018
South Africa is the latest country to legalize private marijuana use
South Africa has now become the third country in Africa to legalize marijuana, following Zimbabwe and Lesotho. The new law allows people to use marijuana privately, effectively decriminalizing the personal consumption and possession of the herb. In 2013, Uruguay became the first … [Read more...] about South Africa is the latest country to legalize private marijuana use
Why your hate for wasps is uncalled for
If you're like most people, you probably appreciate bees while simultaneously hating wasps. A recent survey of people from all over the world found this to be a common trend, but scientists believe this view is unfair considering wasps are just as ecologically useful as bees. … [Read more...] about Why your hate for wasps is uncalled for
This metal material quickly removes pollutants from water at little cost
Scientists in Australia have come up with a cheap metal alloy capable of stripping impurities from contaminated water. The metal can latch onto impurities and greatly hasten the process of removing pollutants from water at a fraction of the cost of existing approaches. The new … [Read more...] about This metal material quickly removes pollutants from water at little cost
According to IKEA, autonomous vehicles will look like living rooms on wheels
From IKEA’s point of view, the inside of a self-driving vehicle shouldn’t mirror that of a regular car, but rather it should be a small space that we can have experiences in. Instead of sleek self-driving cars, IKEA wants autonomous vehicles that look like bright-colored living … [Read more...] about According to IKEA, autonomous vehicles will look like living rooms on wheels