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Joseph Shavit
Apr 5, 2022
Meet Aquabot: Aquatic drone that measures water quality throughout river networks
The AquaBOT measures a range of water quality indicators, providing data for studies focused on clean water and sustainable energy.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 17, 2022
Tiny battery-free climate sensors float in the wind like dandelion seeds
Researchers have developed a tiny, battery-free sensor-carrying device that can be blown by the wind as it tumbles toward the ground.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 15, 2022
The colder you are -- the longer you live, study finds
Researchers have found that body temperature exerts a greater effect on lifespan than metabolic rate.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 14, 2022
Why do people get their best ideas in the shower?
The benefits of taking a shower might be more than skin deep - and there's a reason why many people get their best ideas daydreaming there.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 7, 2021
A new study reveals the evolutionary reason why women feel colder than men
This phenomenon is not unique to humans. In many species of mammals and birds, females prefer warm places whereas males prefer cooler temps.
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