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Snake venom could lead to a safer medicine for blood clot prevention
A protein found in snake venom could soon lead to a safer medication for the prevention of blood clots. Using the protein as the main ingredient, the researchers were able to reduce the formation of blood clots in mice, without the side effect of excessive bleeding. The researchers believe the Read More...
The largest fishing companies of the world are teaming up to stop overfishing
Overexploitation of the planet’s fish has more than tripled since the 1970s, with 40 percent of popular species like tuna now being caught unsustainably. That’s why the United Nations is hosting its first ever Ocean Conference this week in New York, which will feature member states discussing Read More...
How Googler’s avoid burnout (and secretly boost creativity)
Google is built upon projects like the self-driving car: endeavors that push at the point of resistance for growth, where struggle and productive failure aren’t consequences of the work, but rather the driving forces behind it. In short, Google has nailed the recipe for stress for its employees. Read More...
How schools use brain science to help traumatized kids heal and learn
Neuroscience isn’t on many elementary school lesson plans. But this spring, a second grade class at Fairmont Neighborhood School in the South Bronx is plunging in. Sarah Wechsler, an instructional coach with wide eyes and a marathoner’s energy, asks the students to think about the development Read More...
Ethereum hits all-time high, beating Bitcoin's returns in 2017
Ethereum reached an all-time high above $400 Monday, continuing a surge in cryptocurrencies in 2017. The cryptocurrency jumped as high as $415.31 a piece, up about 5,107% since the start of the year. At the same time, bitcoin reached another all-time high over $3,000 over the weekend, over 210% Read More...
Here's how to find out how much water you need to drink
The advice to drink 8 glasses of water a day isn't a legit recommendation — it's a myth. Everyone's water needs vary, so there's no set amount that works for all people. You'll know if you're drinking enough water if your pee is pale yellow. If it's darker than that, you should Read More...
Jaguar Land Rover invests $25 million in Lyft to help develop self-driving cars
Britain's biggest carmaker Jaguar Land Rover said its mobility services business, InMotion Ventures, would invest $25 million in U.S. ride services company Lyft Inc to help develop and test technology for self-driving cars. The auto industry and technology companies are racing to develop Read More...
Scientists have found a way to turn rusty stainless steel into batteries
Metal from the trash heap may one day wind up inside your smartphone instead of the other way around thanks to a group of Chinese scientists. The scientists have figured out a way to turn rusted stainless steel mesh, a material often used for filters and screens in facilities such as wastewater Read More...
Magnesium is essential for your health: How to get more of it into your diet
Magnesium is one of the most vital minerals for overall health. In fact, the mineral is actually involved with over 300 biochemical functions in the body, such as regulating heartbeat rhythms and helping neurotransmitter functions. Despite this, an estimated 80 percent of adults are deficient of Read More...
No more roaming fees for European residents traveling within the EU
One of the high-level promises that the European Union made when the region began integrating is finally coming true on June 15. On that date, residents of EU countries traveling within the EU will be able to make wireless calls, use data, and send texts without any additional fees. While the Read More...