Is it wise to ban cars from city centers? Just ask Oslo
When a progressive political coalition came to power in the city council of Oslo in 2015, they began unfurling plans that would ban all cars from the city center. Those plans were met with some backlash, but now the positives of pushing cars out of the center of Oslo are becoming clear: parking Read More...
Can’t fall asleep at night? Find out why by asking yourself these 7 questions
We all know the importance of getting a good night’s sleep, but sometimes your mind works against you and doesn’t allow to you fall into a slumber—even if you’re feeling physically tired. If you’re struggling to sleep at night and can’t understand why, asking yourself these 7 questions Read More...
A simple guide to understanding effective climate change policy
When it comes to climate change, the issue is certainly not black and white. There are so many issues to be dealt with at so many levels, which makes it extremely difficult to understand what is actually needed for effective climate change policy. If you’re feeling overwhelmed when it comes to Read More...
Regular exercise can lead to a lower risk of developing depression
When you’re suffering from depression, engaging in physical activity might be the last thing on your mind. But according to a new study, exercising can be just the thing that prevents people from becoming depressed. Although researchers are still stamping out the details, the bottom line is Read More...
Exciting breakthrough in cancer research will improve T-cell cancer therapy
Scientists have discovered a method for creating renewable cancer-killing T cells in laboratory conditions, which could be used directly in patients for cancer treatments. T cell therapies currently use a patient’s own T cells, but this costs lots of time and money to do. That’s why this Read More...
The ESA’s plans to mine the moon could lead to greater space expeditions
Following a new study that showed there could be water deep under the Moon’s surface, the European Space Agency (ESA) is planning to start mining for water and oxygen on the Moon by 2025. The extraction of these natural resources could potentially make it easier for humans to spend time on the Read More...
Why California’s new surgeon general is a heroine in the world of health care
The US health-care system tends to invest in treating diseases, not preventing them, even though science shows it is cheaper and more effective to treat the lifestyle or behavioral facts that lead to a disease, rather than try to treat the disease after it develops. That could start to change under Read More...
Deleting certain memories could prevent previous drug addicts from relapsing
Scientists have discovered a way to treat cocaine addiction by deleting memories related to the drug. They used a light-based technique known as optogenetics to control the neurons between two parts in the brain which are essential in forming memories. After doing so, they observed that the Read More...
Gene-editing could save American forests from pests and diseases
US environmental agencies are considering whether or not to use biotechnology to protect American forests which, especially due to climate change, are becoming more vulnerable to pests and diseases. Biotechnological tools such as genetic editing could help introduce trees that can survive threats Read More...
European citizens will stop using disposable plastic products by 2021
In 2021, Europeans will have to say goodbye to single-use plastics such as straws and cups. Just this week EU member states confirmed the provisional agreement reached between the presidency of the Council and the European Parliament on a new directive to introduce restrictions on disposable Read More...