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Simple directions from parents can guide children’s discovery
Whether it’s probing a child’s understanding of a topic through questions or engaging in hands-on activities alongside them, parents can […]
Category Archives: Life
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Study shows dogs can accurately sniff out cancer in blood
Canine cancer detection could lead to new noninvasive, inexpensive ways to detect cancer Dogs have smell receptors 10,000 times more […]
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Robots to autocomplete Soldier tasks, new study suggests
Smart phones autocorrect in texting, search engines autocomplete queries, and mapping applications redirect navigation in real-time to avoid slowed traffic. […]
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No such thing as ‘sugar rush’! Sugar worsens mood rather than improving it
Sugar does not improve any aspect of mood and can even worsen it, according to new research published in Neuroscience […]
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Stressed? Take a 20-minute nature pill
Just 20 minutes of contact with nature will lower stress hormone levels, reveals new study Taking at least twenty minutes […]
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Like old photographs, memories fade over time
People remember visual scenes, but the vibrancy of recall dims in just a few minutes Like old photographs, memories fade […]
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Analyzing a Facebook-fueled anti-vaccination attack: ‘It’s not all about autism’
Social media has given those espousing anti-vaccination sentiments an effective medium to spread their message. However, an analysis of a […]
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Caffeine on the mind? Just seeing reminders of coffee can stimulate our brain
Just looking at something that reminds us of coffee can cause our minds to become more alert and attentive, according […]
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Trained musicians perform better — at paying attention
Musical training improves the ability to tune out distractions, and the more training, the better the control, reports research published […]
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A simple strategy to improve your mood in 12 minutes
We all have a remedy – a glass of wine or a piece of chocolate – for lifting our spirits […]