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Joseph Shavit
May 14, 2021
Lockdown led to positive lifestyle changes in older people
The COVID-19 lockdown was a catalyst for many older people to embrace technology, reconnect with friends and build new relationships
Joseph Shavit
May 12, 2021
Windows made from transparent wood are just around the corner
Scientists have produced a completely renewable version of see-through wood thanks to the addition of a fruit peel extract called limonene.
Joseph Shavit
May 12, 2021
New Survey Says 7 in 10 Americans Say 2020 Made Them a Better Person
A new poll conducted by OnePoll has revealed that seven in 10 Americans feel that 2020 made them a better person.
Joseph Shavit
May 11, 2021
Nature draws out a happy place for children
Young children in deprived areas see nature and outdoor spaces as being associated with "happy places" according to a new study.
Joseph Shavit
May 10, 2021
Turns out developing a taste for carbs wasn't a bad thing
Ancient humans adapted to eating starch-rich foods as far back as 100,000 years ago, which is much earlier than previously thought.
Joseph Shavit
May 8, 2021
Walking and its benefits to a healthy and productive life
Walking. Most of us do it, but very few of us do it enough. It benefits our muscles and posture, helps to protect and repair organs...
Joseph Shavit
May 6, 2021
Mediterranean diet might protect against memory loss and dementia
Scientists at the DZNE have now found in a study that a regular Mediterranean-like dietary pattern with relatively more intake of vegetables
Joseph Shavit
May 5, 2021
A touch from a conversing robot is linked to positive emotional state
A small study found that people who were touched by a humanoid robot while conversing with it subsequently reported a better emotional state
Joseph Shavit
Apr 26, 2021
Supervisors focused on others' needs get 'benefit of the doubt' from employees
In the workplace, whether or not we believe that a supervisor has treated us fairly depends on a number of factors, including motive,...
Joseph Shavit
Apr 26, 2021
Researchers report possible solutions for hard-to-recycle plastic waste
Millions of tons of plastic end up in landfills every year. It's a big societal problem and an even larger environmental threat.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 23, 2021
NASA’s Perseverance Mars Rover Extracts First Oxygen from Red Planet
The growing list of “firsts” for Perseverance, NASA’s newest six-wheeled robot on the Martian surface, includes converting some of Mars'
Joseph Shavit
Apr 22, 2021
The future looks bright for infinitely recyclable plastic
Plastics are a part of nearly every product we use on a daily basis. The average person in the U.S. generates about 100 kg of plastic waste
Joseph Shavit
Apr 22, 2021
Researchers show how 'theory of mind' influences advertising skepticism
New study parses out when customers may feel undue persuasion and reduce their willingness to purchase a product
Joseph Shavit
Apr 21, 2021
Popping the top off the mystery of how many bubbles are in a glass of beer
Let's set the scene. It's a little past midnight and you are hunched over a pint at your favorite watering hole, 4 pints to the wind...
Joseph Shavit
Apr 21, 2021
For older adults listening to calming music at bedtime can actually help you sleep
A new study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society has found that listening to music can help older adults sleep better
Joseph Shavit
Apr 15, 2021
Keeping fit with HIIT really does work
High intensity interval training has become increasingly popular as it's a quick and effective way to improve health.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 9, 2021
Children less infectious than adults with SARS-CoV-2
Children may not be as infectious in spreading SARS-CoV-2 to others as previously thought, according to University of Manitoba-led research
Joseph Shavit
Apr 8, 2021
Useful mental health tips for parents as kids return to in-person school
More than a year after the pandemic began, many kids are just now returning to in-person school. Some students may have a harder time...
Joseph Shavit
Apr 8, 2021
Artificial Intelligence could 'crack the language of cancer and Alzheimer's'
Powerful algorithms used by Netflix, Amazon and Facebook can 'predict' the biological language of cancer and neurodegenerative diseases
Joseph Shavit
Apr 7, 2021
Study finds late night snacks may hurt your workplace performance
A recent study finds that unhealthy eating behaviors at night can make people less helpful and more withdrawn the next day at work.
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