Stayin’ Alive, Stayin’ Alive—Seriously
A classic song from the disco era turns out to be, literally, a life-saver.
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Water the Perfect Apertif for Carrot Sticks
Food and drink pairing isn’t just for winos. From a very young age, we form opinions about what…
You Choose, They Lose: The Psychology of Income Inequality
Reminders that our lives are filled with choices lead people to feel less disturbed about inequality, and less likely to support remedies.
Our Streets Aren’t Hard Enough (to Save Fuel)
The roads are getting some heat for their interactions with our tires. The problem? Pavement has gone soft—or…
Write a String Quartet? There’s a Program for That
Reboot, Beethoven: One group of Canadian concert-goers enjoyed computer-generated works as much as those written by humans.
Out of Their Shell, Are Turtles More Like Birds or Lizards?
The turtle’s family tree has always been a bit of a mystery. “Turtles have a lot of unique…
Chinese Drones Are On Their Way
China is getting into the flying robot business, as much for financial as security reasons, according to business…
Cleaning Clean Energy: Robots to Keep Solar Panels Spotless
To soak up the sun as efficiently as possible, solar panels need to be kept near spotless. But…
Breastfed Children Less Likely to Become Obese
New research from Ireland finds 9-year-olds are far less likely to be obese if their mothers breastfed them for at least six months.
Listening to Music Aids in Stroke Recovery
New research from Finland suggests listening to one’s favorite music may help the recovery process following a stroke.