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This game pushes players to make fake news so they can spot it in real life
Researchers have created a game that shows you how to spread fear, anger, and public mistrust through the media. Why? To help players get better at recognizing fake news in real life. The game was created based on previous research that showed exposing people to a small amount of misinformation Read More...
For clear communication, make sure to avoid this common mistake
A professor of psychology at Harvard University says the chief impediment to clear communication is a phenomenon called the “curse of knowledge.” This cognitive bias basically means that when you know something, it’s extremely difficult to know what it’s like not to know it, making it more Read More...
Counting calories is not the key to weight loss, new study finds
Anyone who has ever been on a diet knows that the standard prescription for weight loss is to reduce the number of calories you consume. But a new study, published Tuesday in JAMA, may turn that advice on its head. It found that people who cut back on added sugar, refined grains, and highly Read More...
The countries poised to become “renewable superpowers”
The fossil fuel era won’t last forever. And a new set of nations will find their reserves of lithium, copper and rare earth metals in high Read More...
Japanese ‘Ikigai’ philosophy could be the secret formula to a long and happy life
Many of us spend our entire lives trying to achieve happiness and the perfect life balance to leave us fulfilled. So what is the key to living a full, fruitful life? In Japan, a concept called ikigai is central to finding one’s satisfaction and meaning in life. In fact, ikigai translates to Read More...
Coal power continues its slow march toward death
In 2017, sustainable energy has become "the new normal" in America, and coal power continues slipping away. Coal production slightly increased in 2017, as did coal prices. But that's not because more Americans are using coal energy. Instead, American coal has become more valuable for its Read More...
How colorful colonies of bacteria could one day grow organic "paints"
A lot of bacteria might have a bad rep, but with a little genetic tweaking we can put them to work producing drugs, cleaning water, detecting long-forgotten landmines, and repairing concrete. Now a team from the University of Cambridge and a Dutch company called Hoekmine BV has outlined how we Read More...
How urban farmers are growing food without soil or sunlight
You don’t need acres of luscious, green fields in order to grow food. You don’t even need soil or sunlight to do it either. In crowded cities, urban farmers are getting innovative and growing food in the unlikeliest of places, from bomb shelters to abandoned industrial yards using hydroponic Read More...
Scientists are finally realizing how important giant bats are for the durian
Depending on who you ask, the durian is either the best or worst food on the planet. Recently, researchers found out that this strange piece of fruit, which is a delicacy in Malaysia, relies on healthy populations of flying fox for survival. As it turns out, the flying fox is the unlikely Read More...
Adding crushed rocks to croplands helps capture CO2 and boost food security
A new study has found that farming crops with crushed rocks could capture CO2 and give increased protection from pests. The scientists also found that crushed silicate rocks help to restore soil structure and fertility. As we look for new solutions to help reduce emissions and improve food Read More...