OLED lights are shown to be much healthier for people before bed
Researchers found that exposure to specific types of light before sleep can have variable effects on energy metabolism during sleep.
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JJ Shavit
- Jul 10, 2021
Handwriting beats typing and watching videos for learning to read
Though writing by hand is being eclipsed by the ease of computers, a new study finds we shouldn't be so quick to throw away pencil and paper
JJ Shavit
- Jul 9, 2021
Why insisting you're not racist may backfire
Experimental study finds white people often send the opposite message when they explain why they're not prejudiced
JJ Shavit
- Jul 9, 2021
Changes in Earth's orbit enabled the emergence of complex life
Scientists at the University of Southampton have discovered that changes in Earth's orbit may have allowed complex life to emerge and thrive
JJ Shavit
- Jul 9, 2021
New generation anti-cancer drug provides immediate hope for children with brain cancer
A genetic map of a childhood brain tumour called medulloblastoma has helped researchers identify a new generation anti-cancer drug
JJ Shavit
- Jul 8, 2021
Humans aren't alone in having talent, dogs got it too!
Some exceptionally gifted people have marked human history and culture. Leonardo, Mozart, and Einstein are some famous examples
JJ Shavit
- Jul 7, 2021
Europa Clipper to determine whether icy moon has ingredients necessary for life
Europa is the sixth nearest moon to Jupiter and is roughly the same size as our own. Thanks to data retrieved by the Galileo space probe
JJ Shavit
- Jul 7, 2021
Being clean and hygienic does not impair childhood immunity, according to researchers
The theory that modern society is too clean, leading to defective immune systems in children, should be swept under the carpet
JJ Shavit
- Jul 6, 2021
Iceland just ran the most extensive four-day work week trial and here are the results
The biggest working trial of a four-day working week has been dubbed an ‘overwhelming success’ by researchers
JJ Shavit
- Jul 4, 2021
Just enough information will motivate young children to learn, drive curiosity
Preschoolers need to know just enough, but not all, about something to motivate them to learn more
JJ Shavit
- Jul 3, 2021
5-minute workout lowers blood pressure as much as exercise, drugs
Working out just five minutes daily through strength training lowers blood pressure and improves some measures of vascular health
JJ Shavit
- Jul 2, 2021
Clays found in Martian crater hint that the planet was once habitable
Parts of Mars may have been habitable for thousands or even a million years, based on analysis of clays found in one of its craters
JJ Shavit
- Jul 2, 2021
Scientists detect gravitational waves for first time from black holes swallowing neutron stars
For the first time, scientists detected gravitational waves caused by mergers between black holes and neutron stars.
JJ Shavit
- Jun 30, 2021
The discovery of a new type of supernova illuminates a medieval mystery
A team led by astronomers at UC Santa Barbara have confirmed the existence of an elusive new type of supernova
JJ Shavit
- Jun 30, 2021
NASA researchers find dozens of lakes beneath its south pole
Either liquid water Is common beneath Mars’ South Pole, or these signals are indicative of something else.
JJ Shavit
- Jun 28, 2021
Who’s Smarter: Cats or Dogs? Scientists weigh in.
Dog people and cat people have an age-old debate about which animal makes a better pet. New research seems to support the argument that ...
JJ Shavit
- Jun 28, 2021
Starting the day off with chocolate shown to have even more benefits for women
Eating a concentrated amount of chocolate during a narrow window of time in the morning may help the body burn fat and reduce blood sugar.
JJ Shavit
- Jun 27, 2021
People across the world favor paid parental leave, study finds
There are differences in how Americans want paid leave managed compared to the rest of the world, but similar desires to have it available
JJ Shavit
- Jun 26, 2021
Scientists hail Dragon Man skull discovery as a new species and Homo Sapiens closest relative
A near-perfectly preserved ancient human fossil known as the Harbin cranium sits in the Geoscience Museum in Hebei GEO University
JJ Shavit
- Jun 26, 2021
Actively addressing inequalities promotes social change and mutual understanding
What does it take for people to commit to take action to promote social equality? How might this differ for the advantaged and disadvantaged
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