top of page
![It wasn't just Trump: Four years later, politics still make people sick](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_20f34256d531415bb0f9d944235103b6~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/95ac29_20f34256d531415bb0f9d944235103b6~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Jan 15, 2022
It wasn't just Trump: Four years later, politics still make people sick
2020 surveys show huge numbers of Americans perceive that politics exact a chronic negative toll on their health.
![New study sheds light on origins of life on Earth](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_761e80ede93046d0bf53f0ecac8bb7da~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/95ac29_761e80ede93046d0bf53f0ecac8bb7da~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Jan 15, 2022
New study sheds light on origins of life on Earth
Researchers discovered the structures of proteins that may be responsible for the origins of life in the primordial soup of ancient Earth.
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_99499274d1fc4291a2757efd3c8a2b48~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_250,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_auto/95ac29_99499274d1fc4291a2757efd3c8a2b48~mv2.webp)
![Astronomer and citizen scientists find gigantic planet hidden in plain sight](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_99499274d1fc4291a2757efd3c8a2b48~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_99499274d1fc4291a2757efd3c8a2b48~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Jan 15, 2022
Astronomer and citizen scientists find gigantic planet hidden in plain sight
An astronomer and a group of eagle-eyed citizen scientists have discovered a giant gas planet hidden from view by typical stargazing tools.
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_346f0d1c17cb4111bbacf1f38c28bf88~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_250,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_auto/95ac29_346f0d1c17cb4111bbacf1f38c28bf88~mv2.webp)
![Why aren't we going full steam with carbon capture?](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_346f0d1c17cb4111bbacf1f38c28bf88~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_346f0d1c17cb4111bbacf1f38c28bf88~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Jan 15, 2022
Why aren't we going full steam with carbon capture?
As early as 2005, carbon capture was identified as one of the solutions for tackling climate change. Why aren't we going full steam with it?
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_c3100b7f55ce4537bec49848475b6c50~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_250,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_auto/95ac29_c3100b7f55ce4537bec49848475b6c50~mv2.webp)
![Magic mushrooms found safe and effective in the treatment of mental health conditions](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_c3100b7f55ce4537bec49848475b6c50~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_c3100b7f55ce4537bec49848475b6c50~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Jan 14, 2022
Magic mushrooms found safe and effective in the treatment of mental health conditions
According to the World Health Organization, about 450 million people worldwide have a mental health disorder, across all demographics.
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_1832276d28764e7e869b733fc8b69855~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_250,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_auto/95ac29_1832276d28764e7e869b733fc8b69855~mv2.webp)
![Exercise shown to benefit the body in different ways, depending on the time of day](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_1832276d28764e7e869b733fc8b69855~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_1832276d28764e7e869b733fc8b69855~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Jan 14, 2022
Exercise shown to benefit the body in different ways, depending on the time of day
A team of scientists recently carried out the most comprehensive study to date of exercise performed at different times of the day.
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_ebc47ef1efef4cc6b57f7e08f8c2053f~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_250,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_auto/95ac29_ebc47ef1efef4cc6b57f7e08f8c2053f~mv2.webp)
![‘Slushy’ magma ocean led to formation of the Moon’s crust](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_ebc47ef1efef4cc6b57f7e08f8c2053f~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_ebc47ef1efef4cc6b57f7e08f8c2053f~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Jan 14, 2022
‘Slushy’ magma ocean led to formation of the Moon’s crust
Scientists have shown how the freezing of a ‘slushy’ ocean of magma may be responsible for the composition of the Moon’s crust.
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_e7a0654793a841199a9ccd6515bff72e~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_250,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_auto/95ac29_e7a0654793a841199a9ccd6515bff72e~mv2.webp)
![Why do we forget? New theory proposes ‘forgetting’ is actually a form of learning](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_e7a0654793a841199a9ccd6515bff72e~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_e7a0654793a841199a9ccd6515bff72e~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Jan 14, 2022
Why do we forget? New theory proposes ‘forgetting’ is actually a form of learning
Counter to the general assumption that memories simply decay with time, ‘forgetting’ might not be a bad thing, according to scientists.
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_aeedf3a16a054b0a9de8a05e54ae8af3~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_250,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_auto/95ac29_aeedf3a16a054b0a9de8a05e54ae8af3~mv2.webp)
![Researchers reveal how skin cells form a first line of defence against cancer](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_aeedf3a16a054b0a9de8a05e54ae8af3~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_aeedf3a16a054b0a9de8a05e54ae8af3~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Jan 13, 2022
Researchers reveal how skin cells form a first line of defence against cancer
The findings offer new clues into the behaviour of skin cancer at the cellular level, paving the way for potential new therapeutic targets.
![‘Fitbit for the face’ can turn any face mask into smart monitoring device](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_7f828b961b134172bbc67415d7995c31~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/95ac29_7f828b961b134172bbc67415d7995c31~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Jan 13, 2022
‘Fitbit for the face’ can turn any face mask into smart monitoring device
Northwestern University engineers have developed a new smart sensor platform for face masks that they are calling a “Fitbit for the face.”
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_e98fe5f20b9c41fdb546e7a7c89b0d60~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_250,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_auto/95ac29_e98fe5f20b9c41fdb546e7a7c89b0d60~mv2.webp)
![The Surprising Power of Simply Asking Coworkers How They’re Doing](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_e98fe5f20b9c41fdb546e7a7c89b0d60~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_e98fe5f20b9c41fdb546e7a7c89b0d60~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Jan 13, 2022
The Surprising Power of Simply Asking Coworkers How They’re Doing
When people feel like they belong at work, they are more productive, motivated, engaged and more likely to contribute to their fullest.
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_8eb21c1612b94d399ebbaeefd1d69f4c~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_250,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_auto/95ac29_8eb21c1612b94d399ebbaeefd1d69f4c~mv2.webp)
![Wearable air sampler clip can monitor personal exposure to COVID-19](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_8eb21c1612b94d399ebbaeefd1d69f4c~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_8eb21c1612b94d399ebbaeefd1d69f4c~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Jan 12, 2022
Wearable air sampler clip can monitor personal exposure to COVID-19
COVID-19 is primarily transmitted through the inhalation of virus-laden aerosols and respiratory droplets that infected individuals expel.
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_0cd50c9a1ad24e6b8f0668ec0c472117~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_250,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_auto/95ac29_0cd50c9a1ad24e6b8f0668ec0c472117~mv2.webp)
![Researchers uncover how and why obesity can lead to cancer](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_0cd50c9a1ad24e6b8f0668ec0c472117~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_0cd50c9a1ad24e6b8f0668ec0c472117~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Jan 12, 2022
Researchers uncover how and why obesity can lead to cancer
Obesity is the cause of approximately 500,000 new cancer cases each year – a number that is expected to grow as obesity rates climb.
![Remarkable link between the number of supernovae and life on Earth discovered](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_fc6aed2f1f8a47c4a9a7a31cdefd2c38~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/95ac29_fc6aed2f1f8a47c4a9a7a31cdefd2c38~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Jan 10, 2022
Remarkable link between the number of supernovae and life on Earth discovered
Evidence demonstrates a close connection between the fraction of organic matter buried in sediments and changes in supernovae occurrence.
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_ab218cc61019414c8fd1b5e965508fdb~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_250,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_auto/95ac29_ab218cc61019414c8fd1b5e965508fdb~mv2.webp)
![Self-driving race cars zip into history at the Indy Autonomous Challenge](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_ab218cc61019414c8fd1b5e965508fdb~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_ab218cc61019414c8fd1b5e965508fdb~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Jan 10, 2022
Self-driving race cars zip into history at the Indy Autonomous Challenge
A racecar with nobody at the wheel snaked around another to snatch the lead on an oval track at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_6ec8db7ca5994c59bd9a8a22164c9330~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_250,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_auto/95ac29_6ec8db7ca5994c59bd9a8a22164c9330~mv2.webp)
![Researchers develop first fully 3D-printed, flexible OLED display](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_6ec8db7ca5994c59bd9a8a22164c9330~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_6ec8db7ca5994c59bd9a8a22164c9330~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Jan 10, 2022
Researchers develop first fully 3D-printed, flexible OLED display
The fully 3D-printed flexible organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display prototype is about 1.5 inches on each side and has 64 pixels.
![Dogs can distinguish between languages](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_f11e81562f4b41fb863610d4623ec32b~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/95ac29_f11e81562f4b41fb863610d4623ec32b~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Jan 8, 2022
Dogs can distinguish between languages
Dog brains can detect speech, and show different activity patterns to a familiar and an unfamiliar language, a new brain imaging study finds
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_202a4299c8904f3a82628042c4fc19cd~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_250,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_auto/95ac29_202a4299c8904f3a82628042c4fc19cd~mv2.webp)
![Scienctists discover that stress induced grey hair is reversible](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_202a4299c8904f3a82628042c4fc19cd~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_202a4299c8904f3a82628042c4fc19cd~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Jan 8, 2022
Scienctists discover that stress induced grey hair is reversible
While it may seem intuitive that stress can accelerate graying, the researchers were surprised to discover that hair color can be restored.
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_2d58946e878f4468a9f80ec30abde144~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_250,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_auto/95ac29_2d58946e878f4468a9f80ec30abde144~mv2.webp)
![Does checking your credit score help or hurt?](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_2d58946e878f4468a9f80ec30abde144~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_2d58946e878f4468a9f80ec30abde144~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Jan 7, 2022
Does checking your credit score help or hurt?
A new study sought to identify root causes for information avoidance, particularly around consumer finance matters.
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_6f9a62b5819142878a4be38e827f0ec2~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_250,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_auto/95ac29_6f9a62b5819142878a4be38e827f0ec2~mv2.webp)
![Employee training pays off with fewer layoffs](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_6f9a62b5819142878a4be38e827f0ec2~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_6f9a62b5819142878a4be38e827f0ec2~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Jan 7, 2022
Employee training pays off with fewer layoffs
Companies that invested more in employee training before the pandemic were less likely to lay off their employees and reduce their workforce
bottom of page