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Probiotics could improve survival rates in honeybees exposed to pesticide
Honeybee populations responsible for pollinating a third of the global food crop could be protected from massive die-offs known as colony collapse disorder by easily administered probiotics, according to Canadian researchers. The scientists examined how the probiotic lactobaccili might Read More...
How Uber and Airbnb became poster children for the disruption economy
Also in town for the festivities were two other hustling San Francisco startup jockeys, Travis Kalanick and Garrett Camp. They had used a website to find more comfortable accommodations, but on Inauguration Day they couldn’t get a cab and had to sprint miles in the wicked cold to get to the mall Read More...
Broccoli extract helps obese patients combat Type 2 diabetes
A promising new study suggests that doctors might soon be prescribing a pill containing an antioxidant found in broccoli to obese patients with Type 2 diabetes. Swedish scientists discovered that sulforaphane, a powerhouse antioxidant found in the vegetable, helped overweight people reduce blood Read More...
Acupuncture could serve as a drug-free pain reliever in emergency rooms
The world’s largest randomized controlled trial of acupuncture in emergency departments found that it is a safe and effective alternative to pain-relieving drugs. Although it's not a common pain reliever in the emergency room, a trial at a hospital in Melbourne found acupuncture provided Read More...
Switzerland leads world in terms of innovation, India and Kenya begin to rise
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) states that innovation is key to sustaining the productivity growth required to meet the rising demand for sustainable food production, processing, distribution, consumption and waste management known as food systems. As it turns out, the most Read More...
Just one exercise session can improve your overall well-being
What’s the effect of just one exercise session? According to a new study, a single exercise session can release significant levels of serotonin and dopamine, which is known to relieve anxiety and depression. Researchers of the study also reported that patients had better executive function, the Read More...
How taking “a daddy day” became the norm in the Netherlands
Do you ever take a Papadag? In the Netherlands, taking a “Daddy Day” is becoming the norm as reduced work weeks allow parents to spend more time with their children. A Unicef report suggests that Dutch children’s relationships with their fathers have improved incrementally in step with the Read More...
Power causes brain damage
If power were a prescription drug, it would come with a long list of known side effects. It can intoxicate. It can corrupt. It can even make Henry Kissinger believe that he’s sexually magnetic. But can it cause brain damage? When various lawmakers lit into John Stumpf at a congressional hearing Read More...
A thousand Muslims just marched against Isis
A Muslim "peace march" against terrorism has been held in the German city of Cologne. The DPA news agency reported that a few hundred people gathered for the demonstration Saturday, with placards such as "Together against terror" and "Hatred makes the earth hell," and the crowd later grew Read More...
A friendly Father’s Day reminder: Men, don’t ignore your biological clock
When Rahsaan Williams was buying his last car four years ago, he asked a lot of questions at the dealership about whether each model he looked at was kid-friendly. How easily could a car seat be installed? Were the seat belts adjustable so they wouldn’t choke a child once she was big enough to Read More...