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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 -
100+ Studies Show Just 30 Minutes of This Type of Exercise Gives You the Biggest Brainpower Boost
A review of more than 100 studies showed this specific type of exercise benefits your brain in under 30 minutes.Business - Inc. - November 5 -
Study shows senior-level working women face double the burnout of male counterparts
A study from "Lean In" and "McKinsey & Company" surveyed nearly half a million women across 1,000 companies, revealing significant challenges for women in corporate America. Data shared exclusively ...Top stories - NBC News - November 1 -
Just 5 minutes of this type of exercise could help lower blood pressure, study suggests
Just five minutes of vigorous exercise a day might help lower blood pressure, a new study suggests.Top stories - NBC News - November 7 -
Adding five minutes exercise a day can help lower blood pressure, study says
Researchers say choosing to climb stairs or cycle to the shops is enough to have a positive effect. Doing just five extra minutes of exercise a day could help lower blood pressure, a study ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
Climate change is drying out the US West, even when rain pours: Study
Climate change-induced warming is drying out the American West by not only reducing precipitation, but also by accelerating evaporation — even amid adequate rainfall, a new study has found. ...Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
With Trump presidency looming, Biden plans to publish draft gas export study this year
The Biden administration plans to publish a draft study by the end of this year that could have implications for the future of new gas exports. The administration said earlier this year that it ...Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
More than an hour of exercise a week may help with ‘baby blues’, says study
Moderate exercise such as brisk walking may almost halve new mothers’ risk of major depression, analysis suggests. Doing more than an hour of moderate intensity exercise each week may reduce the ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
Biden expected to soon issue anticipated study on proposed Alaska road’s environmental impacts
The Biden administration is soon expected to take the next steps over a contentious lands issue in Alaska. A source told The Hill that next week the administration is expected to release a draft ...Politics - The Hill - November 8 -
Some Wall Street bankers to get fatter bonuses for the first time in three years: study
Investment bankers in debt underwriting may see bonuses jump by as much as 35%.Business - MarketWatch - November 12 -
Personal care product use during pregnancy, lactation may increase exposure to ‘forever chemicals’: Study
The use of certain personal care products during pregnancy or lactation may be linked to increased levels of "forever chemicals" in both blood plasma and breast milk, a new study has found. While ...Politics - The Hill - November 12 -
World could cross red line for planetary warming by decade's end, study finds
The release of planet-heating chemicals into the atmosphere is set to hit a record high in 2024 — with “no sign” of a peak in sight, a new study has found. This year, fires and smokestacks around ...Politics - The Hill - November 13 -
A study says the global luxury goods market will shrink in 2025. Trump tariffs could make it worse
Global sales of personal luxury goods are forecast to shrink next year for the first time since the Great Recession in 2008 and the COVID-19 pandemicWorld - ABC News - November 13 -
More than 800 million people around the world have diabetes, study finds
Scientists say increase from 1990 to 2022 was largest in low- and middle-income countries and lack of treatment ‘concerning’. Why have rates doubled over the last 30 years and what can be ...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
Case study: How NY-Presbyterian has found success in not rushing to implement AI
Into 2025 and beyond, a strategic, responsible and intentional approach to enterprise AI adoption is critical for long-term success on meaningful projects.Tech - VentureBeat - November 14 -
35,000-year-old frozen saber-toothed cat mummy studied for first time ever
Calling all "Ice Age" lovers: The frozen remains of a 35,000-year-old saber-toothed cat have been studied for the first time in history, according to a study published Thursday in the journal ...Top stories - NBC News - November 15 -
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Groundwater pumping is making California's San Joaquin Valley sink about an inch per year: Study
California's San Joaquin Valley may be sinking nearly an inch per year due to the over-pumping of groundwater supplies, with resource extraction outpacing natural recharge, a new study has found. ...Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
Chemical identified in drinking water likely to be in many homes and could be toxic, study finds
A newly identified chemical byproduct may be present in drinking water in about a third of U.S. homes, a study found. Scientists think it might be toxic but do not yet know.Top stories - NBC News - 2 days ago -
Want to Instantly Become a Better Leader? 144 Scientific Studies Reveal the Most Underrated Leadership Skill
Research shows becoming a better leader is not so much about what you do, but what you don’t do.Business - Inc. - 2 days ago -
Harvard prof who spent 10 years studying retirees: To ease into 'a satisfying retirement life,' ask yourself 1 question
Harvard Business School professor Teresa M. Amabile shares her best advice for what to do before "leaving work behind" so you can set yourself up for success.Business - CNBC - Yesterday
