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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. - 9 hours 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 - 2 days ago -
PHOTO COLLECTION: Science SpaceX Starship Launch
This is a collection of photos chosen by AP photo editors.Tech - ABC News - October 13 -
How cold warriors used hard science
Two revealing historical books show how the Soviet bloc weaponised space exploration and biochemistry during the cold warWorld - Financial Times - October 19 -
Letters by Oliver Sacks review – science, sex and motorcycles
The kaleidoscopic world and polymathic interests of the great neurologist brought to life in his correspondence. In 1960, Oliver Sacks, a 27-year-old University of Oxford graduate, arrived in San ...World - The Guardian - October 25 -
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 burnoutBusiness - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
Why pickles and ice-cream? The science of strangely specific pregnancy cravings
Salty or sweet, nutritional or not – there may be hankerings for unexpected foods when pregnant but beware the old adage of eating for two. Fish burgers. Pineapple iced doughnuts. Spicy beef wonton ...World - The Guardian - October 14 -
9 of the Most Celebrated Awards in Science Outside of Nobel Prizes
The Nobel Foundation offers prizes in only three scientific disciplines, but other awards have been created to honor scientists in different fields.Tech - The New York Times - October 15 -
Revealed: International ‘race science’ network secretly funded by US tech boss
Group promoting ‘dangerous’ scientific racism ideology teamed up with rightwing extremist, recordings reveal. ‘Race science’ group say they accessed sensitive UK health data . An international ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
Texas supreme court blocks execution of man in late-night ruling
Robert Roberson, 57, who has long claimed innocence over death of daughter, has for now been spared. The Texas supreme court has blocked the execution of a man on death row in a late-night ruling ...World - The Guardian - October 18 -
‘Race science’ group say they accessed sensitive UK health data
Exclusive: Fringe network recorded boasting of securing data from UK Biobank trove donated by 500,000 volunteers. Revealed: International ‘race science’ network secretly funded by US tech boss ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
UK innovation will be undermined by science department Budget squeeze, industry leaders warn
Tight finances made worse by bill to rejoin EU programme HorizonWorld - Financial Times - October 18 -
Far-right ‘race science’ organisation exposed in Channel 4 documentary
Undercover journalists infiltrate a group promoting racial, eugenics-based theories funded by a US tech entrepreneurWorld - Financial Times - October 21 -
‘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.Top stories - CBS News - 3 days ago -
Science Says Marrying the Right Person Can Make You Richer and More Successful. But Will It Make You Healthier?
Research shows spending your life with the right person can make a huge financial difference, but can also have a dramatic impact on your health.Business - Inc. - October 14 -
Want to Raise More Resilient, Emotionally Healthy Kids? Science Says Always Respond to Their Pain or Illness Like This
Research shows what you say and do when your kids experience pain can make them much more resilient and able to overcome challenges as adults.Business - Inc. - October 15 -
Propelled by tech money, the menace of race science is back – and it’s just as nonsensical as ever | Adam Rutherford
Once thought extinct after the fall of empire, this debunked practice has re-emerged with support from rogue experts and rich backers. “Civilisation is going to pieces … if we don’t look out the ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
After Getting Booed, Russell Wilson and the Steelers Put Up 37 Points. It’s a Brilliant Lesson in Emotional Intelligence (Backed by Science)
How do you handle adversity? Take a lesson from Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson and his emotionally intelligent approach.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
From drones to genomics, science can help fight extinction: that work must begin at Cop16 | Angela McLean
As nations meet in Colombia to confront species and ecosystem loss, the onus is on the global north to put science and collaboration at the heart of the issue. Angela McLean is chief scientific ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
3 Kinds of Parent Guilt That Science Says You Should Let Go of Right Now
Many of the things parents feel guilty about actually don’t matter at all, according to a slew of psychologists and other experts.Business - Inc. - October 23 -
Science Says People With High Emotional Intelligence Use 5 Words to Become Exceptional Leaders
A few simple words can raise your emotional intelligence, but it must be backed with action.Business - Inc. - October 23 -
People 50 and older should get pneumococcal vaccine, U.S. health officials recommend
U.S. health officials are recommending that people 50 and older get a shot against bacteria that can cause pneumonia and other dangerous illnessesHealth - ABC News - October 23 -
Nobel prize winners endorse Harris and warn Trump would endanger future of science
Open letter by 82 laureates commends Harris and calls Trump a potential threat to progress on climate crisis. More than 80 Nobel prize winners have endorsed Kamala Harris for the presidency, ...World - The Guardian - October 25 -
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 -
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 -
A Very New York Party for New York Nico
At Astor Place Hairstylists, an old-school barbershop, small-business owners feted a social media star who spotlights the city’s gritty character.Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 25 -
The UK has new opportunities with the new Trump administration
Yet, it is vital for the U.K. to continue to develop that relationship and we have much to offer the new President Trump.Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Sorbara’s, the Hot New Thing In Vintage
Kathleen Sorbara founded the beloved vintage boutique Chickee’s, and she’s got a fresh idea for her devoted customer base.Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 17