The words we use and our writing styles can reveal information about our preferences, thoughts,…
Month: April 2017
Evaluating cultural value of landscapes using geotagged photos
A new method has been devised for assessing the cultural value of landscapes using geotagged…
Can dealing with emotional exhaustion enhance happiness?
The process of dealing with emotional exhaustion can sometimes increase happiness. A new study examined…
Ant agricultural revolution began 30 million years ago in dry, desert-like climate
Millions of years before humans discovered agriculture, ants were farming fungus beneath the surface of…
Shoe-string theory: Science shows why shoelaces come untied
A new study shows why your shoelaces may keep coming untied. A better understanding of…
Art of paper-cutting inspires self-charging paper device
Despite the many advances in portable electronic devices, one thing remains constant: the need to…
US streams carry surprisingly extensive mixture of pollutants
Many US waterways carry a variety of pollutants, but not much is known about the…
Exercise associated with improved heart attack survival
Exercise is associated with improved survival after a heart attack, according to research. The chances…
Catch me if you can: Scientists discover neurons that control willingness to mate in female fruit flies
Scientists used advanced genetic and behavioral tools to establish that walking speed is in fact…
More than $16 billion spent on cosmetic plastic surgery in 2016
Americans spent more than ever before — $16 billion — on cosmetic plastic surgery and…