Over the last two years, Americans took the least vacation time in the world. We answer emails on weekends, work overtime, and stretch ourselves too thin. Our culture of overwork is not only making us sick and exhausted, it’s actually making us less productive as well. Taking … [Read more...] about Here’s why sometimes doing nothing is the best thing you can do
Archives for January 2022
Scientists use wood waste and water to create sustainable disinfectant
While the use of disinfectants has already been a regular thing for many people when cleaning their homes, the pandemic has called for unprecedented sanitization of our close surroundings. While good at their job, some disinfectants, such as chlorine-based ones, are actually … [Read more...] about Scientists use wood waste and water to create sustainable disinfectant
Brighton passes buzz-worthy law requiring bee bricks
The city of Brighton and Hove in England have introduced a new planning law worth buzzing about—the law requires new buildings to include special bricks that have little nests for solitary bees. The Brighton & Hove Council’s policy specifies that all new buildings over … [Read more...] about Brighton passes buzz-worthy law requiring bee bricks
This could be the start of the end for drug-resistant bacteria
The increasing occurrence of drug-resistant bacteria is a huge obstacle humans have to overcome to save lives across the globe. Researchers have done all they can to be prepared against this challenge, such as creating a model which calculates the chance of resistance against … [Read more...] about This could be the start of the end for drug-resistant bacteria
What the ideal sleep schedule is for every sleep chronotype
Getting enough good quality sleep is crucial for our overall health, but unfortunately, there isn’t a standardized sleeping schedule that will work for everyone. That's because, much like personality types, each person falls into one of four different “sleep chronotypes,” and … [Read more...] about What the ideal sleep schedule is for every sleep chronotype