Most of you reading this have probably wondered, at least once, what your friends think of you, right? And, according to new research on friendship and brain activity may provide the answers. But, do we really want to know? According to a study from the Journal of Personality and Social […]
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If You Want to Help Save Bumblebees, Plant these Flowers in Your Garden this Spring
A team of Californian researchers has identified the most helpful flowers for bees as an effort to aid the conservation of the North American bumblebee whose population is declining. In the world, there are around 20,000 known species of bees, 4000 of which are US native, according to the US […]
Dutch Supreme Court Says the Government Has to Lower Greenhouse Emissions by at least 25 % by End of 2020
In December 2019, the highest court in the Netherlands upheld a ruling that demands from the government to reduce their greenhouse emissions by at least 25 percent of 1990 levels by the end of 2020. This case was brought several years ago by the environment group Urgenda in an effort […]
Some People Love Their Pets More Than They Love Other Humans, According To Study
Some dog owners apparently love their dogs so much that they treat them like they treat a kid. Sometimes, they even claim they love them more than some family members and friends. And, a new research is backing these claims up- there’s a scientific reason why they prefer their four-legged […]
Pejo in Italy to Become the 1st Plastic-Free Ski Resort in Europe
Pejo 3000 is a ski resort located in the north of Italy and it will become one of the first ski areas in the world to become free of plastic. The resort is located right within the Stelvio National Park and has recently announced that they’re prohibiting disposable glasses, straws, […]
Increasing the Minimum Wage for a Dollar Can Reduce Suicide Rates, Claims a Study
Even though the federal minimum wage has been stagnant for a decade, there have been efforts to increase it in some cities and states. But, the advantages of raising the wage won’t just help people afford their rent- in fact, it can help keep them out of prison and reduce […]
Scientists Develop Exciting New Way To Produce Hydrogen Fuel That’s Safe, Cheap, And Ultra-Efficient
Thanks to this technological discovery, ultra efficient, hydrogen-fueled vehicles may be appearing on the market soon. This September, a team of researchers from the Techion Israel Institute for Technology published a paper in the journal Nature where they presented their development of a cheap, clean, safe, and very efficient method […]
Flowers Hear Bee’s Buzzing And Makes Their Nectar Sweeter
Even on the most silent days, our world is full of sounds like that of birds chirping, winds flowing through trees, and insects humming around. And, the ears of the predators and preys are attuned to each other’s presence. Sound is indeed pivotal for life and survival and this fact […]
Don’t Lounge too much during Christmas: It Could Worsen Your Health & Reduce Lung & Heart Efficiency
According to scientists, two weeks of lounging around when it’s Christmas season may cause a permanent damage to your health. According to the researchers, this inactivity is sufficient for our muscles and bones to weaken and our heart and lungs to reduce in efficiency. The scientists followed the health of […]
5500 Died in the last Three Years from Waiting on Hospital Trolleys
Unfortunately, thousands of patients in the UK are dying because of delays and insufficient beds in overcrowded hospitals, claims a new research. The research, conducted by a group of NHS doctors concluded that almost 5,500 deaths in the past three years were a result of the person spending too much […]