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...
The one food the oldest person in the U.S. ate every day to live to 114
What is the key to longevity? According to the family of Lessie Brown, who was believed to the be the oldest living person in the United States before she passed away on Tuesday at the age of 114, it has to do with a starchy and sweet-tasting root Read More...
Seriously: These hip stretches can help you release negative energy
Can you believe the holidays are already behind us? Let’s face it: Despite all the residual good cheer, it’s a stressful time. That comes as no surprise for those of us familiar with traditional Chinese Read More...
How beauty is making scientists rethink evolution
The extravagant splendor of the animal kingdom can’t be explained by natural selection alone — so how did it come to Read More...