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...
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...