Have you ever snuggled up in bed and buried your face in an old t-shirt when your partner is away? Science tells us you're on to something! According to a quirky 2020 study from the University of British Columbia, your beloved's aroma might be your ticket to a more tranquil … [Read more...] about Sniff, snuggle, snooze: Your lover’s scent may be the key to better sleep
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“Blue Corridors”: using science and animal instinct to save fish populations
We’ve all marveled at the intrepid salmon swimming against the current, up waterfalls, and avoiding predators to return to its native spawning grounds, or at least we’ve all seen it on a nature show. This behavior is called philopatry, an animal’s tendency to return to its area … [Read more...] about “Blue Corridors”: using science and animal instinct to save fish populations
World Happiness Report shines a light in dark times
The past few years have been incredibly challenging for the world, though it turns out we’re doing better than you might think! According to an international research project, levels of social support and benevolence actually increased in this difficult time. This year is the … [Read more...] about World Happiness Report shines a light in dark times
Researchers make a surprising discovery about common west coast flower
The western false asphodel, or Triantha occidentalis, was first noted in the scientific record in 1879 and commonly dwells in bogs near urban centers of the Pacific Northwest. Despite being on scientists’ radar for over 140 years, it was not until very recently that researchers … [Read more...] about Researchers make a surprising discovery about common west coast flower
Novel technology cools air far more efficiently than air conditioners
With rising temperatures as a result of climate change, the demand for air conditioners is expected to rise at unprecedented rates, which, in turn, will only further contribute to climate change due to the large amount of energy they require. That, however, is not their only … [Read more...] about Novel technology cools air far more efficiently than air conditioners