Scientists have carefully studied the intricacies of how individual organisms live and act together in groups known as biological collectives. In “superorganisms” such as bee colonies, the interactions of the individual members add up to benefit the entire colony. Details have been elusive on how colonies make decisions in the face of changing conditions that […]
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‘Charging Room’ System Powers Lights, Phones, Laptops Without Wires
In a move that could one day free the world’s countertops from their snarl of charging cords, researchers at the University of Michigan and University of Tokyo have developed a system to safely deliver electricity over the air, potentially turning entire buildings into wireless charging zones. Detailed in a new study published in Nature Electronics, […]
Petting Therapy Dogs Enhances Thinking Skills Of Stressed College Students
For college students under pressure, a dog may be the best stress fighter around. Programs exclusively focused on petting therapy dogs improved stressed-out students’ thinking and planning skills more effectively than programs that included traditional stress-management information, according to new Washington State University research. The study was published today in the journal AERA Open, a peer-reviewed […]
Biologists Use Methods To Study An Octopus From The Deep Sea
An evolutionary biologist from the University of Bonn brought a new octopus species to light from depths of more than 4,000 meters in the North Pacific Ocean. The sensational discovery made waves in the media a few years ago. Researchers in Bonn have now published the species description and named the animal “Emperor dumbo” (Grimpoteuthis […]
Coffee for the birds: connecting bird-watchers with shade-grown coffee
Since 1970, bird populations in North America have declined by approximately 2.9 billion birds, a loss of more than one in four birds. Factors in this decline include habitat loss and ecosystem degradation from human actions on the landscape. At the same time, enthusiasm for bird-watching has grown, with more than 45 million recreational participants […]
Delivering The News With Humor Makes Viewers More Likely To Remember And Share
In the early decades of televised news, Americans turned to the stern faces of newsmen like Walter Cronkite, Tom Brokaw, and Dan Rather as trusted sources for news of the important events in America and around the world, delivered with gravitas and measured voices. The rise of comedy-news programs, helmed by the likes of Jon […]
Pancake Bonding As New Tool To Construct Novel Metal Based Magnetic Materials
A Canadian-Finnish collaboration has led to the discovery of a novel magnetic compound in which two magnetic dysprosium metal ions are bridged by two aromatic organic radicals forming a pancake bond. The results of this study can be utilized to improve the magnetic properties of similar compounds. The theoretical investigation of the study was carried […]
Top 5 Tips To Overcome Challenges For Working Moms
As a working mother, life is a bit more complicated since every day you have to balance your time between your work and kids. Studies have revealed that working moms have a higher stress level as compared to others. The primary reasons behind this stress include feeling guilty for not spending enough time with the […]
(Video) Get Ready for Space Force with Steve Carell Back in Charge
We loved the office and have sky high expectations for this new Netflix series that includes not only Carell, but other screen legends John Malkovich, Lisa Kudrow, and Jane Lynch. Check out the trailer and mark your calendars, because let’s be honest, none of us are going to be doing anything else anyway.
How a Tweet Turned Into an Oscar. Put Your Ideas Out There.
Four years ago, Matthew Cherry tweeted the below image and asked if there were any 3D animators out there. He promised he had an Oscar award winning idea to go with it. Any 3D artists follow me? I got an Oscar worthy short film idea to go with this image. Get at me 😳 pic.twitter.com/aj5IAzisJn […]
