The Largest Solar Water Heater Plant is in … Denmark?
A windswept Danish island shows that solar power needn't be the sole province of sunnier climes.
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Immersion In Nature Makes Us Nicer
New research finds those who feel a strong connection to the natural world have a more caring attitude toward others.
Visual Cues Make Children More Helpful
A new study finds 18-month-olds who were subtly introduced to the concept of togetherness were far more likely to help someone in need.
Hey, Ladies … It’s Not Beer, It’s Medicine
New full-bodied research finds beer drinking increases bone mass in older women.
Simply Irresistible
Ancient Greek wanderers knew something modern mortgage agents and serial snackers don't: It's easy to overestimate your willpower to resist.
Saving Fuel But Melting Ice Faster
Sailing from the Atlantic to the Orient across the roof of the world has been the dream of Arctic explorers and world traders for centuries. It saves fuel, too, so what's not to like? Well ...
Is That Behavior Ethical? The Powerful Have a Different Perspective
Power tends to bend a person's moral outlook, making one less likely to believe bending the rules is acceptable behavior.
‘Mozart Effect’ Real — For Some
A new study finds listening to Mozart can indeed provide a boost for the brain — but only in non-musicians.
The Sourdough Approach to Biomass
If you want to be greener than green when harvesting woody biomass for energy production make sure to leave a little bit behind.