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Frigid winter temperatures has completely transformed Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls is already stunning as it is, but it’s never looked so good as it does right now. With temperatures plunging to extreme lows, Niagara Falls has become a winter wonderland with the trees surrounding it being covered in pristine white snow and thick icicles hanging off the rocks. Take Read More...
Weekly fish consumption linked to better sleep and higher IQ
According to researchers, children who eat fish at least once a week score four points higher on IQ tests and sleep better than those who consume fish less frequently, or not at Read More...
Fighting climate change, one laundry load at a time
A Danish biotechnology company is trying to fight climate change — one laundry load at a time. Its secret weapon: mushrooms like those in a dormant forest outside Read More...
How blockchain technology could transform the food industry
The technology behind Bitcoin can also help make our food system more Read More...
Top 20 neuroscience news stories of 2017
Here's a look back at some of the most popular neuroscience news stories of Read More...
Going to CES? Lyft and Aptiv want to give you a ride in a self-driving car
Attendees at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this month will be able to ride around town in a self-driving car when they hail a Read More...
The Dutch want to build a windfarm island in the North Sea
A Dutch energy network has proposed radical plans to build an island that will act as a hub for vast offshore wind farms that would eclipse today’s facilities in scale. The power hub would be built off the East Yorkshire coast, and would send electricity over a long-distance cable to the UK and Read More...
Here are the five philosophers that will shape global politics next year
Whether you're aware of it or not, philosophy works to shape the world around us. Philosophers are often referred to by global leaders like Emmanuel Macron and grassroots ideologues as the source of inspiration behind their political outlook. For those hoping to make sense of politics in 2018, here Read More...
Crime levels in New York City fell to a record low in 2017
New York City sure has changed. In 1990, the city that never sleeps was home to 2,245 killings. As of Wednesday, there have been 286 in the year 2017—the lowest since reliable records have been kept. Crime in general also declined for the 27th year in a row, falling to levels that police Read More...
20 “science-based“ reasons to inspire you to stay physically active
The new year is up and running. If you made it one of your new year’s resolutions to start getting more physically active, then it’s time you get up and running. Need some motivation to do this? Check out these 20 “science-based” sources of motivation to help you stay physically active in Read More...