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What we can learn from the ritual of throwing coins in a fountain
Have you ever wondered why people throw coins in a fountain only to let them rest in the water untouched? Is it for good luck, or is there a deeper meaning lying beneath the surface? Anthropologists suggest that this simple ritual offers clues about how we experience awe, society, and collective Read More...
What are the chances of being killed by a terrorist attack on U.S. soil?
Terrorism is a destabilizing scourge on the world. It disrupts societies and steals lives. It is also something less likely to kill an American than much more ordinary dangers. According to risk analysis research from 2016 by the libertarian think tank Cato Institute, since 9/11, an average of 9 Read More...
British lawyer plots legal bid to make Brexit reversible
As British lawmakers gather to debate whether to trigger the formal exit from the European Union, London lawyer Jolyon Maugham is building a case which he hopes will ensure that British voters can still reverse it. The 45-year-old tax specialist, an opponent of leaving the EU, said it was right for Read More...
Acupuncture boosts effectiveness of standard medical care for chronic pain
Health specialists at the University of York have found that acupuncture treatment can boost the effectiveness of standard medical care, lessening the severity of chronic pain and depression. In a report published in the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Journals Library, the Read More...
Russia's nuclear giant pushes into wind energy
Russia's nuclear agency Rosatom said Tuesday that it was joining with a Dutch company to create a wind turbine venture, hoping to tap a domestic market worth billions of euros each year. The Russian government wants wind energy to generate two percent of the country's electricity output by 2024, Read More...
For a healthier mind, trust your gut
Typical treatments for depression and anxiety include prescription medications and talk therapy, but new research has revealed an unexpected treatment: A strong dose of microorganisms. The human-bacteria relationship is a deeply symbiotic one, says Ted Dinan, a leading expert in Read More...
Groundbreaking system allows locked-in syndrome patients to communicate
Doctors have used a brain-reading device to hold simple conversations with “locked-in” patients in work that promises to transform the lives of people who are too disabled to communicate. The groundbreaking technology allows the paralysed patients – who have not been able to speak Read More...
The company behind Mercedes is providing self-driving cars to Uber
Uber has turned a “frenemy” into a partner. Daimler, the parent company of Mercedes-Benz, today announced a partnership with Uber that will see the German automaker providing self-driving vehicles to the ride-hailing app in the “coming years.” To date, Uber has partnered with Volvo and Read More...
Vestas sets new wind energy record with giant turbine
A massive turbine developed by Danish wind energy company Vestas has set a new record producing 216,000 kWh over a 24-hour period. The Usain Bolt of wind turbines stands at 722 feet (220 m) at full height, with 38-ton blades that are 263 feet (80 m) in length for a total sweep area of 227,377 Read More...
In response to immigration ban, Starbucks wants to hire 10,000 refugees worldwide
In one more corporate response to president Trump’s new immigration ban, Starbucks CEO Howard Schulz has said that the coffee chain will look to hire 10,000 refugees in its stores worldwide. "I write to you today with deep concern, a heavy heart and a resolute promise," Schultz wrote in a letter Read More...