New insight into how lack of quality sleep is linked to Alzheimer’s disease
Adding to a growing body of research associating sleep quality with the development of dementia and Alzheimer's disease, a new study from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has homed in on the specific sleep phase that, when disrupted, can be linked to early stages of Read More...
California set a goal of 100 percent clean energy, and now other states follow
It’s been less than four months since California committed to getting all of its electricity from climate-friendly sources by 2045. But the idea is already catching on in other Read More...
China launches subsidy-free solar, wind power after project costs fall
China will launch a series of subsidy-free wind and solar projects this year to take advantage of a rapid fall in construction costs since 2012 and tackle a gaping payment backlog, the country’s top planning agency said Read More...
Chocolate to soothe coughs better than conventional cough syrups
Good news for chocolate lovers--researchers have found that the delicious treat works better at soothing coughs than conventional cough syrups with codeine. The way it works is that the viscosity of the melted chocolate coating allows cough-suppressing ingredients naturally present in cocoa to come Read More...
This interactive graphic shows which countries are leading the EV game
A new study has analyzed the charging infrastructure of member countries of the International Energy Agency to find out which road networks are better prepared for a cleaner, more renewable future. Here you can find an interactive graphic presenting some other compelling facts about the Read More...
The powerful science behind eye contact
There’s an exciting and at times overwhelming powerful feeling when meeting someone else’s gaze, which, at that moment, establishes an exceptional connection between you and the other. We may be aware of the importance of eye contact in certain social circumstances, but psychologists and Read More...
Why Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s 70 percent tax idea makes sense
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s proposal for a 70 percent tax on earnings above $10m to fund concrete climate action has sparked a lot of indignant replies mainly because of confusion among the critics about what such a policy would actually entail. The top tax rate plan is part of the progressive’s Read More...
Contactless payments are coming to the U.S., another threat to the use of cash
Contactless payments are set to finally become widespread in the US, posing a renewed challenge to the use of Read More...
Some the simple tricks you can try to improve your memory
There may have been times when after listening to a podcast, watching a documentary, or reading a book, your memory has let you down when trying to recall the new information you thought you’ve acquired. This is a common problem among people, but fortunately, there are some science-backed ways to Read More...
Closing Colorado coal would save $2.5 billion
Coal-fired generation is on the way out in America’s electricity sector, pushed further and further from profitability by clean energy economics. This dynamic is perhaps most visible in the Western United States – new research shows Colorado could save $2.5 billion by replacing aging coal Read More...