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Climate change strengthened hurricanes by 18 miles per hour: Study
A new study released Wednesday found that climate change intensified recent hurricanes by 18 miles per hour. The study, titled “Human-caused ocean warming has intensified recent hurricanes,” was ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
People around world associate rolled R with a jagged line, study finds
Speakers of 28 languages linked sound and shape at least 88% of the time, in ‘strongest case of sound symbolism to date’. A rolled R is a sound that many struggle to produce, but research suggests ...World - The Guardian - 3 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 -
Anthropic’s Computer Use mode shows strengths and limitations in new study
Claude can perform impressively complex tasks, but it will also make stupid mistakes from time to time.Tech - VentureBeat - 3 days ago -
FDA gives green light to PTSD marijuana study in veterans
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this week authorized a long-delayed clinical trial to test whether smoking marijuana can be used to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in veterans. ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
Alcohol Deaths Have More Than Doubled in Two Decades, Study Finds
Americans are dying of illnesses related to alcohol at roughly twice the rate seen in 1999.Health - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Case Study: Lessons Learned From Walmart About Promoting From Within
The retail giant’s CEO, Doug McMillon, started working for the company in high school, eventually rising to CEO in 2014.Business - Inc. - Yesterday -
Researchers capture baleen whales for the first time to study their hearing
Scientists temporarily captured baleen whales and tested their hearing, a step that some activists said could lead to the giant animals' deaths.Top stories - NBC News - Yesterday -
Legendary ‘Letterman’ and ‘Daily Show’ producer on discovering hidden talent on the job — and in herself — at 65
Madeleine Smithberg is used to identifying talent, but now the tables are turning.Business - MarketWatch - October 26 -
Scientists Just Discovered Diving Headfirst Into Your Workday Will Make You Significantly More Productive
Granted, the study focused on workout performance–but the takeaway applies to work as well.Business - Inc. - October 28 -
Scientists Just Discovered a Super Easy Way to Increase the Health Benefits of Your Daily Walk
Want to maximize the health benefits of your daily walk? Forget step counts and try this easy research-backed trick.Business - Inc. - October 29 -
Lost Chopin waltz discovered in New York museum after almost 200 years
Hidden for nearly two centuries, a mysterious waltz believed to be written by Frédéric Chopin has been discovered in a New York museum - could this be a lost masterpiece?Top stories - NBC News - October 29 -
Cambodian archaeologists discover a dozen centuries-old sandstone statues at Angkor UNESCO site
Archaeologists in Cambodia have unearthed a dozen centuries-old sandstone statues in a “remarkable discovery” at the Angkor World Heritage Site near the city of Siem ReapEntertainment - ABC News - October 30 -
How a PhD Student Discovered a Lost Mayan City From Hundreds of Miles Away
WIRED spoke with the researchers responsible for the discovery of Valeriana, a lost Maya city in the middle of the jungle of Campeche.Tech - Wired - November 2 -
Why discovering your ancestral roots can help you to truly feel like yourself
Since the age of six Greta Solomon knew she was a writer, but gained a richer sense of self when she discovered her ancestors were gifted storytellers too. There’s a photo somewhere – taken to ...World - The Guardian - November 3 -
Scientists Just Discovered a Guaranteed Way to Live Longer, Healthier, and Smarter. But It Will Require (Literally) Heavy Lifting
Research shows you can influence your genes to crack the longevity code.Business - Inc. - November 7 -
Sunken U.S. WWII ship known as 'Dancing Mouse' is found after 80 years
An American World War II warship that played a key role in Allied campaigns in the Pacific has been discovered at the bottom of the Indian Ocean more than 80 years after it was sunk.Top stories - NBC News - November 12 -
Scientists Just Discovered the Big 5 Personality Traits You Need to Be Successful at Different Jobs
A new study analyzed 70,000 people and 250 careers to create a free test that matches Big 5 personality traits to suitable jobs.Business - Inc. - November 13 -
Neuroscientists Just Discovered a Specific Type of Exercise Can Make You Stay Smarter, and for Much Longer
Your brain naturally rewires itself as you age—but research shows it doesn’t have to, and not as quickly.Business - Inc. - November 14 -
I delved into my family's history – and discovered a long-hidden secret. But was it mine to tell? | Marisa Bate
I wanted to learn more about my mother. But when her half-brother that I knew nothing about got in touch, I was faced with an agonising decision. I’m sitting in my great-aunt’s retirement home on ...World - The Guardian - November 14 -
Neuroscience Has Discovered ‘Behaviorceuticals’ That Improve Brain Health and Mood Like a Natural Antidepressant
Neuroscientists taught rats to drive cars (yes, really) and learned something surprising about how humans can improve their own brain health.Business - Inc. - 4 days ago -
Archaeologists discover 4,000-year-old canals used to fish by predecessors of ancient Maya
Using drones and Google Earth imagery, archaeologists have discovered a 4,000-year-old network of earthen canals in what’s now BelizeTech - ABC News - Yesterday -
‘It’s been a lot of detective work’: Madame de Pompadour’s £1m wall lights discovered in Yorkshire hotel
Four gilt-bronze sconces that lit up home of Louis XV’s mistress are set to go on sale at Sotheby’s in December. For almost 140 years, four massive gilt-bronze wall lights have hung in the ...World - The Guardian - 5 hours ago -
Poor sleep in early midlife years could mean higher dementia risk: Study
Those tossing and turning throughout their early midlife years may be more susceptible to dementia as they age, researchers found.Politics - The Hill - October 28 -
Dust from California's lithium-rich Salton Sea worsening child respiratory issues: Study
Wind-strewn dust from California's lithium-rich, shrinking Salton Sea may be triggering respiratory issues in children who live nearby, a new study has found. Among the many symptoms — worse for ...Politics - The Hill - October 28 -
Intermittent weekend exercise has same brain benefits as regular workouts, study finds
Research reveals positive cognitive health impacts of exercising once or twice a week are much the same as exercising more often. Cramming your exercise into the weekend not only brings physical ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
Experiencing intense emotions with others makes people feel more connected, study finds
Participants bonded more after watching films that sparked intense emotions. Whether it is laughing at a classic comedy or watching a horror film from behind a cushion, movies can generate myriad ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
Lead poisoning costs world's children 765 million IQ points a year: Study
Low-level lead poisoning remains pervasive in the U.S. and world populations despite decades of efforts to end the use of lead in infrastructure, according to a study by researchers at Columbia ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
Asia needs to spend much more to adapt to climate change and limit its damage, bank study says
A study by the Asian Development Bank shows that countries in Asia will suffer worse damage from the climate crisis than other regions and they are not spending enough to limit the damage and adapt ...World - ABC News - October 30 -
National insurance rise will hit lower-wage parts of UK economy hardest, study shows
Findings of IFS think-tank come as Reeves acknowledges policies could dampen pay growthBusiness - Financial Times - October 31 -
Less sugar in first 1,000 days of life protects against chronic disease, study finds
Risk of diabetes and high blood pressure significantly lower in middle age in UK adults given low-sugar diets in the womb and as infants. Cutting the amount of sugar children get in the womb and as ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Superstar Skills or Emotional Intelligence, Which Matters More for Team Performance? A Study of NBA Players Offers a Surprising Answer
An analysis of NBA teams’ performance offers a stark warning to any leader considering hiring a narcissistic superstar.Business - Inc. - November 1 -
Can you ‘undo’ political polarization? Left and right might be closer than we think, study finds
University of California, Berkeley, research shows people are committed to protecting democratic institutions despite differences. You know that uncle whose political takes threaten to turn family ...World - The Guardian - November 3 -
Special mud rubbed on all MLB baseballs has unique, 'magical' properties, study finds
A special mud gets rubbed on every baseball before every MLB game to make them less slippery. A new study explains the science behind why it works.Top stories - NBC News - November 4
