New research shows there’s one surefire way to change men’s ideas about gender
New research suggests a pretty straightforward way to bust gender stereotypes: Get men and women to work closely alongside each Read More...
Boosting the brain's immune cells may stop Alzheimer's
The results of two new studies — both published in the journal Neuron — suggest that the brain's immune cells may hold the key to future treatments for Alzheimer's Read More...
McDonald's is flipping its iconic arches upside down in unprecedented statement
People driving by a McDonald's in Lynwood, California, might be baffled by an upside-down sign. The golden arches, typically standing as an M, have been flipped over to become a W. But this isn't a bizarre prank or a careless mistake. The upside-down arches are in "celebration of women Read More...
Blockchain will track how meat gets from Australian farms to Chinese tables
Last year, Chinese consumers got a chance to verify the goodness of the steaks coming to them from a local producer. Now they’ll be able to track their meat all way back to farms in Australia, one of the country’s major beef suppliers, thanks to the help of technology that makes it hard to Read More...
Crowded cities are looking to nature to improve residents’ well-being
The proportion of the global population living in urban areas has risen from half in 2000 to 55 percent now, and is predicted to reach two-thirds by 2050. That means more people than ever will be away from nature, which means people are missing the proven health and wellbeing benefits that come Read More...
How solving economic inequality can help solve climate change
Of all the issues that face our society, climate change and inequality are two of the most pressing. They also happen to be two issues that can be solved simultaneously. According to new research, the risk of missing emissions targets increases dramatically under economic scenarios that emphasizes Read More...
The power of touch: Holding hands has been shown to ease pain
When humans engage in communal practices—such as dancing or singing—our ability to think about other people’s feelings is enhanced, and sometimes, our heart rates even synchronize. When you add romance to the mix, things get even more interesting. According to new research, holding your loved Read More...
A federal court wants to see proof that Monsanto’s pesticides are safe
While Monsanto claims the chemicals used in their pesticides are safe, many researchers have been saying for years that the weedkilling chemical glyphosate is linked to cancer. This week, a federal court hearing in San Francisco will turn a public spotlight on to the science surrounding the safety Read More...
Addicted to sugar? These healthy snacks will help satisfy your sweet tooth
We all know about the negative effects of sugar, and yet, it can be so difficult to stop eating it. Luckily, there are a few healthy low-sugar and no-added-sugar snacks out there that can satisfy your sweet tooth. Whether you like savory or sweet, these are the 6 best snacks for anyone trying to Read More...
Why is car-crazy Germany so much safer than the USA for pedestrians and cyclists?
Compared to Americans, Germans own fewer cars, drive them shorter distances and less frequently, and walk and cycle and ride transit more often. They have slimmer waistlines to show for their active transport habits and suffer fewer traffic deaths whether in a car or not. They spend less household Read More...