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For instant pain relief, go for a swim in cold open water
You don’t need painkillers to get rid of constant pain. All you need is a body of cold open water and the courage to take a dip in it. According to a new report, cold water swimming can serve as a great way to get instant relief from pain and may offer an alternative to other methods of pain Read More...
Being in the flow: How to get better at feeling all of your feelings
Being in flow is meant to conjure up images of feeling calm and relaxed, of being at peace with the world. It’s meant to make you feel good, to feel better, which is why so many people crave it. Deep down you know that being in flow is the ultimate high. But the Truth is, being in flow is not Read More...
Europeans had school shootings, too. Then they did something about it
Contrary to what you may sometimes hear, school shootings are not unique to the United States. Germany, for instance, went through a string of devastating attacks between 2002 and 2009. Between 1996 and 2008, major school shootings also occurred in Finland and Scotland, among other places. But in Read More...
A new AI detected 17 times more earthquakes than traditional methods
Earthquakes are a lot more common than people may think. Each year, Southern California alone experiences roughly 10,000 earthquakes, and they’re happening more frequently in the central United States, possibly due to wastewater Read More...
Heineken brews science-based targets alongside hundreds of other brands
More companies are working on being more sustainable, but small steps won’t be enough to avert a global temperature spike, experts say. Instead, major, strategic shifts using science-based targets are the way to Read More...
There could be an entire line of Dyson electric cars
Best known for slick-looking vacuum cleaners and hand dryers, James Dyson has already stated his intentions to tackle a completely different machine — the electric car. Now, however, the inventor is looking to build more than just a niche model as the list of EV models on sale Read More...
Cotton waste converted into eco-friendly aerogel
Scientists from the National University of Singapore have found a new use for unwanted clothing and other cotton-based fabric waste – they've devised a method of converting it into an aerogel. Among other things, the ultralight material could be used to keep water bottles cold, and to control Read More...
The world is finally coming to its senses and planting trees again
In the new ecological age, we have learned that trees have far more value than providing timber: they keep soils moist, prevent floods and provide shelter, store carbon, beautify landscapes, protect water sources, increase biodiversity, improve conservation and induce wellbeing. We now know that we Read More...
You must see the photos that won this year’s Science Photography competition
Science photography is always fascinating because it places the sciences in an artistic light. The photos featured in this year’s annual science photography competition run by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council include butterfly wings, micro-bubbles, and a spectacular shot of Read More...
A new school in rural India is teaching students how to cultivate happiness
Our current educational model isn’t exactly inspiring. Instead of learning tools for life, students often spend time cramming their heads with information needed to pass standardized tests. Tired of this educational model, a duo of social entrepreneurs are creating a non-traditional school near Read More...