Turkish chemist invents environmentally friendly deicing compound for roads
After a six-year research and development process, a Turkish chemist invented a special chemical compound that is 10 times more effective than road salt, which is used by municipalities for deicing purposes on roads and Read More...
Unpaid government workers turn to gig platforms like Fiverr for help
A veteran American diplomat is currently doing two very different jobs. The first is the one she’s trained for and has held for many years: Analyzing the complex political affairs of a strategically important country for the U.S. State Department. The other is reviewing cosmetic Read More...
The best way to keep fit changes as you age
The effect of exercise on health is profound. It can protect you from a range of conditions, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes and some cancers. But the type and amount of exercise you should do changes as you age. To ensure that you are doing the right type of exercise for your age, Read More...
Bose developed a high-tech noise-cancelling system for cars
Bose, a company best known for its home audio systems and high-quality headphones, has developed a noise-canceling technology for your car. The system is called QuietComfort and works by using algorithms and microphones to measure your vehicle’s vibrations in order to eliminate noise from your Read More...
This fatty acid could reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases by half
A five-year study has found that the presence of oleic acid in your diet can reduce the risk of a heart attack by 48 percent. Oleic acid is a monounsaturated fatty acid that’s naturally found in cheese, nuts, avocados, and olive oil. Thus, adopting a diet that includes regular consumption of Read More...
Waste minimization law could force manufacturers to make products last longer
The European Union and some states in the US are considering waste minimization laws that could force manufacturers to repair products in the case they break down and also to make the goods more durable in the first place. The initiative comes amid a growing backlash against impervious products, Read More...
Tiny medical sponge to reduce side-effects of chemotherapy
Doctors at the University of California developed a tiny medical sponge that could reduce the side effects of chemotherapy. The device is introduced inside a vein and removes excess chemo drugs from the blood once they have attacked the target tumor. Experts hope that the breakthrough will Read More...
To improve productivity, learn how to manage your attention, not your time
There’s a common belief that the key to productivity is good time-management, but that’s not entirely true. Time passes regardless of our actions. We can’t slow it down or create more of it. Thus, “time” is not the problem. It’s the distraction and misplaced attention that is Read More...
The surprising impact of paper receipts
A new bill in California would make digital receipts the default; here's why it's a big Read More...
Canada wants to welcome 1 million new immigrants in the next three years
Remember when you said you wanted to move to Canada? Now is a good time to start packing your bags. The Canadian Parliament has announced plans to add more than one million new permanent residents in the next three years. That's nearly one percent of the country's population each year. Canada Read More...