Can the right smell make you more productive?
With more people working from home there's growing interest in making the home smell better......»»
Some Lizards Can Smell Their Rivals" Size
Wall lizards can “size up” invading competitors by smell alone.....»»
Is leaving dog feces in the street really so bad? The science says it"s even worse than you think
What's that smell? Is that what you think it is? You check your shoes and, sure enough, one is adorned with a sticky, foul-smelling patty of fresh wrongness. You have stepped in a landmine of the canine variety......»»
Researchers develop new adaptation strategies to mitigate climate change impacts on coastal fisheries off Peru
The sea off the west coast of South America is one of the most productive fishing grounds of the world. In the Humboldt Current system, upwelling of cold and nutrient rich waters stimulate the growth of plankton that in turn serve as food for commerc.....»»
Research hints at how fungus farming ants keep their gardens healthy
"Weed early and often" is the key to a productive garden. Interestingly, certain species of ants are also avid gardeners, a practice they've refined over 50 million years. They too weed their underground fungus gardens, but how they know what to weed.....»»
Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda tests high-performance full-electric sports car
The only thing missing from the electric prototype is "the smell of gasoline," Toyoda said......»»
Study narrows long COVID’s 200+ symptoms to core list of 12
Loss of taste/smell and post-exertional malaise were the top two symptoms. Enlarge / A long COVID patient sits with her daughter in her wheelchair while receiving a saline infusion at her Maryland home on Friday, May 27, 2022......»»
Dealmaster: Save on Lenovo’s latest ThinkPad X1 Gen 11 laptop, and more
Memorial Day sales include savings on laptops, smart home accessories, and grills. Summer is so close we can almost smell the suntan lotion and burnt hot dogs. Today's Dealmaster has the usual office fare—including a great deal on.....»»
Amazon Wants you to be More Productive with its New Tablet
Amazon targets users who'd like to focus a bit more on productivity. Amazon’s Fire Tablets and Kindle e-readers undoubtedly rank among the most popular consumer electronics devices thanks to their accessibility and affordability. With.....»»
Small, fast-growing reef fishes evolved in a warming ocean, finds study
James Cook University scientists have found coral reef fish developed faster growth rates in the warm oceans of the past, 50 to 60 million years ago. These small and fast-growing fishes epitomize the productive coral reefs of today......»»
Freitag Hazzard review: Expensive recycled bag, flaws and all
The Freitag Hazzard bag lets you carry your MacBook in an eco-friendly fusion of recycled materials and modern art — if you can stand the smell.Review: The Freitag Hazzard laptop backpackFreitag is a Swiss brand that turns used truck tarps and seat.....»»
Crab populations are crashing. Could losing their sense of smell be one of the important reasons why?
A new U of T Scarborough study finds that climate change is causing a commercially significant marine crab to lose its sense of smell, which could partially explain why their populations are thinning......»»
Researchers call for a new approach to studying academic progress
In the study of higher education, universities have long been viewed as pipelines, preparing students for productive careers in specific fields. But when it comes to understanding how students actually make their way through college, the "pipeline" i.....»»
How to type faster on Mac and boost your productivity
Typing is now a part of everyday life, but learning to type faster and be more productive can be frustrating. Here are some Mac-specific tips and software to train you to type better.We are becoming increasingly reliant on computers to complete every.....»»
What Makes a Mammal? 423,000 Newly Identified DNA Regions Guide Our Genes
These elements, dubbed “UNICORNs,” sit close to genes that affect smell, sleep and ways that people and other mammals interact with their surroundings.....»»
Better recycling of plastic packaging: New process extracts fragrances
What doesn't smell good is hard to recycle. This simple rule also applies to the growing volume of plastic waste worldwide. One way to recycle it in an environmentally compatible and climate-friendly manner as high-quality post-consumer recyclates is.....»»
Pitcher plants might be luring in prey using specialized scents
It's time to wake up and smell the pitcher plants......»»
Xerox improves productivity and security for hybrid workers
Xerox has unveiled new and upgraded solutions to improve productivity and security for hybrid workers. These include technologies designed for any organization to advance user experience, make the office a highly productive workplace choice, and enha.....»»
Appreciating human stewardship of nature: Study challenges traditional conservation paradigm
The traditional conservation paradigm of "leaving nature alone" can be unrealistic and counter-productive, especially in a time of increasingly rapid ecosystem change, according to a new study by Stanford University scientists and colleagues, publish.....»»
How much is the world"s most productive river worth? Here"s how experts estimate the value of nature
Southeast Asia's Mekong may be the most important river in the world. Known as the "mother of waters," it is home to the world's largest inland fishery, and the huge amounts of sediments it transports feed some of the planet's most fertile farmlands......»»
7 ways to curb your smartphone addiction
This article lists the ways you can curb your smartphone addiction. Smartphones were invented with the goal of helping us stay in touch with our loved ones and be more productive. But with time, they have taken over our lives and we have be.....»»