We’ve all done it. A bad night’s sleep or a tough commute made us cranky, and we lashed out at a coworker who did nothing wrong. What can we do to make up for it? We’ve all done it. A bad night’s sleep or a tough commute made us cranky, and we lashed out at a…
A planet thought to orbit the star 40 Eridani A—host to Mr. Spock’s fictional home planet, Vulcan, in the “Star Trek” universe—is really a kind of astronomical illusion caused by the pulses and jitters of the star itself, a new study shows. A planet thought to orbit the star 40 Eridani A—host to Mr. Spock’s fictional…
A study published in Contemporary Economic Policy reveals significant benefits gained from the first implementation of the state-run retirement savings program in Oregon, known as OregonSaves, in 2017. A study published in Contemporary Economic Policy reveals significant benefits gained from the first implementation of the state-run retirement savings program in Oregon, known as OregonSaves, in 2017. Economics…
In line with global efforts towards sustainability, the development of energy harvesting technologies has become a top research priority. Although renewable energy sources like wind and solar power have recently taken the spotlight, waste heat also stands as a largely untapped source of energy. Using thermoelectric materials, industrial waste heat can be harvested and converted…
“Research in space helps scientists study our environment, develop new technologies, create jobs, grow the economy and foster international collaboration.” “Research in space helps scientists study our environment, develop new technologies, create jobs, grow the economy and foster international collaboration.” The Sciences All Articles | Discover Magazine
In a new a cross-sectional and longitudinal study, researchers from the University of Turku and Turku University Hospital investigated the effects of dietary caffeine intake on dopamine function and clinical symptoms in Parkinson’s disease. The post Regular Caffeine Consumption Affects Brain Dopamine Function in Parkinson’s Patients, Study Says appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News….
Twice per year, New Yorkers and visitors are treated to a phenomenon known as Manhattanhenge, when the setting sun aligns with the Manhattan street grid and sinks below the horizon framed in a canyon of skyscrapers. Twice per year, New Yorkers and visitors are treated to a phenomenon known as Manhattanhenge, when the setting sun aligns…
Twice per year, New Yorkers and visitors are treated to a phenomenon known as Manhattanhenge, when the setting sun aligns with the Manhattan street grid and sinks below the horizon framed in a canyon of skyscrapers. Manhattanhenge happens for the first time this year on May 28 at 8:13 p.m. and May 29 at 8:12…
Women in leadership are often told to “Lean In,” designed to be motivational messaging demonstrating that they are more confident, strategic and resilient to setback. However, new research indicates that such “lean in” messaging can hinder women’s motivation to protest gender equality. Women in leadership are often told to “Lean In,” designed to be motivational messaging…
Many low-income families might desire to move into different neighborhoods—places that are safer, quieter, or have more resources in their schools. In fact, not many do relocate. But it turns out they are far more likely to move when someone is on hand to help them do it. Many low-income families might desire to move into…