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April Fools hoax stories could offer clues to help identify ‘fake news
Studying April Fools hoax news stories could offer clues to spotting ‘fake news’ articles, new research reveals. Academic experts in […]
Category Archives: Life
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Study finds people who feed birds impact conservation
People in many parts of the world feed birds in their backyards, often due to a desire to help wildlife […]
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Study suggests trees are crucial to the future of our cities
The shade of a single tree can provide welcome relief from the hot summer sun. But when that single tree […]
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‘Particle robot’ works as a cluster of simple units
Loosely connected disc-shaped particles can push and pull one another, moving en masse to transport objects Taking a cue from […]
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‘Technoference’: We’re more tired & less productive because of our phones
One in five women and one in eight men are now losing sleep due to the time they spend on […]
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Exercise adds up to big brain boosts
Anyone who trains for a marathon knows that individual running workouts add up over time to yield a big improvement […]
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A nutty solution for improving brain health
Long-term, high nut consumption could be the key to better cognitive health in older people according to new research from […]
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Soft drink companies copy tobacco playbook to lure young users
Cigarette giants bought food companies, used cartoon characters, colors, flavors to boost sales of sweetened beverages, UCSF study shows Tobacco […]
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Thanking and apologizing: Talk that isn’t cheap
We place a high value on teaching children to say “thank you” and “I’m sorry.” As adults, these simple words […]
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It’s not your fault — Your brain is self-centered
Short-term memory focuses on things we label as ‘ours,’ no matter how random they are You’re in the middle of […]