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Food fad or science – or both? Why cooking with water may help slow ageing

Advanced glycation end products (AGEs) are created when food is blasted over high heat and may lead to health issues. Dr Michelle Davenport says her grandmother is 95 and doesn’t have any wrinkles ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

Dean Phillips: Trump 'more than a passing fad'

Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Minn.) argued that President-elect Trump is “more than a passing fad” who has become a “historical” political figure and created a movement that Democrats did not see coming. ...

Politics - The Hill - November 8

The new Republican war on science

Robert F Kennedy Jr’s appointment is characteristic of Trump’s hostility to expertise

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

The Science That Makes Baseball Mud ‘Magical’

Scientists dug up the real dirt on the substance applied to all the baseballs used in the major leagues.

Science - The New York Times - November 5

America’s visa system is stifling science and innovation

Americans who are used to simply flashing their passports and waltzing into a foreign country may not realize how hard it is going in the other direction.

Politics - The Hill - November 1

The biometric retreat: executive getaways that fight stress with science

High-tech programmes use detailed health screening as the latest tool to reduce burnout

Business - Financial Times - November 3

Climate Science Can’t Keep Up With the Warming Planet

We need more timely updates in response to the rapid changes to the climate.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 14

Harvard professor Arthur Brooks on the science of happiness

Harvard professor and bestselling author Arthur Brooks breaks down to David Begnaud how understanding enjoyment, satisfaction, and meaning can transform well-being.

Charting a course for science during Trump's second term

Scientists and policy experts are concerned about the implications of a second term for Donald Trump on the future of science, as the challenges facing society and the world are increasingly ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

The mind-bending new science of measuring time

In windowless labs in Colorado sit the 20 atomic clocks the world sets its watch by. They’re barely keeping up

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

‘Five to ten seconds appears to be optimal’: the science behind hugs

As an airport limits goodbye cuddles to three minutes, here’s a guide to different embraces, and their positive effects. Be it a brief squeeze or a bone-crushing bear hug, few can deny the comfort ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Cargo ship launched to space station with science gear, holiday treats

With an Election Day docking, the cargo ship will deliver 3 tons of supplies and equipment, including an unusual wooden satellite.

Reasons to be hopeful: five ways science is making the world better

If Trump’s re-election is getting you down, these innovations in medicine and technology should cheer you up. Ian Sample Continue reading...

World - The Guardian - November 9

Bayer’s stock slumps after warning on crop-sciences unit

Bayer’s stock slumped on Tuesday as the German giant gave a profit warning on agricultural demand.

Business - MarketWatch - November 12

Why do we cry? An expert explains the science behind it.

Why do we cry? There's actually some good reasons for it — and an explanation for why shedding some tears can make us feel better.

Junk science provides legal ammo for mass lawsuit deception

Plaintiffs' lawyers are using junk science to manipulate mass tort cases, causing a chilling effect on scientific innovation and a hidden "tort tax" of $3,965 per family.

Politics - The Hill - November 16

Bestselling author explains the science of happiness: "You can do the work"

Bestselling author and Harvard professor Arthur Brooks opens up about how enjoyment, satisfaction and meaning in life can increase a person's wellbeing.

'It's not rocket science': Senate Democrats detail lessons from their victories

Senate Democrats who pulled off victories even as President-elect Donald Trump won their states believe the Democratic Party can learn some lessons from their races as it grapples with losing ...

Politics - NBC News - 4 days ago

Weed for PTSD? Eager for Better Cannabis Science, F.D.A. Clears Study.

The decision is the latest sign that federal health officials want more research on medical marijuana as its use grows.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Science Says People With High Emotional Intelligence Can Boost Their Overall Happiness With 4 Habits

People with high EQ tend to be better at reducing stress and burnout—factors that lead to more happiness.

Business - Inc. - October 28

Political Division and Incivility Cost Companies $2 Billion a Day. Science Suggests Jiu Jitsu Persuasion Is the Answer

Want to have actually productive discussions at work? Research suggests jiu jitsu persuasion.

Business - Inc. - October 31

Science Says People With High Emotional Intelligence Use This Sentence to Instantly Turn a Painful Argument Into a Productive Conversation

When you disagree, a sentence starter like “That’s so interesting” immediately changes the tone—and the outcome.

Business - Inc. - November 1

The New Science of How Winter Affects Your Brain and Body (and What to Do About It)

It’s not just the cold and Christmas cookies. Here’s the biology of why winter makes people sleepier, hungrier, and even hornier.

Business - Inc. - November 8

Science Says Emotionally Intelligent People Use These 2 Mental Strategies to Overcome Adversity and Become Remarkably Resilient

Studies show you’re less fragile than you might imagine, especially if you take a moment to do a little framing.

Business - Inc. - November 11

Why You Should Stop Saying ‘Good Luck’ Starting Today, Backed by Behavioral Science

Wishing people luck is encouraging, and well-intentioned, but it also implicitly sets the wrong tone.

Business - Inc. - 5 days ago

Movie Review: Netflix's 'Joy' is a loud cheer for fertility, for never giving up — and science

Toward the end of Netflix’s “Joy,” the muffled cry of a newborn baby prompts a man and woman in a hospital to embrace

Entertainment - ABC News - 3 days ago

Science Says People With Emotional Intelligence Use 3 Phrases to Become Exceptional Managers

These phrases will raise your emotional intelligence and develop more trust with people.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

A Holiday Season Reminder From Science: People Don’t Actually Mind When You Say No to Invitations

Often overwhelmed with holiday invitations? New science suggests you really shouldn’t feel bad about turning down more of them.