Can the right smell make you more productive?
With more people working from home there's growing interest in making the home smell better......»»
Frequent external childcare can affect children"s behavior
The Jacobs Center for Productive Youth Development at the University of Zurich has conducted a study to examine how external childcare influences the development of children into young adulthood. The analyzed data were collected as part of the Zurich.....»»
Even Mild Covid is Linked To Brain Damage, Scans Show
During at least the first few months following a coronavirus infection, even mild cases of Covid-19 are associated with subtle tissue damage and accelerated losses in brain regions tied to the sense of smell, as well as a small loss in the brain's ov.....»»
Air Pollution May Keep Insects From Stopping to Smell the Flowers
Researchers ran an outdoor experiment to see if diesel exhaust and ozone would interfere with pollinators’ search for floral scents......»»
COVID Smell Loss and Long COVID Linked to Inflammation
Hamsters eating Cocoa Krispies reveal inflammation pathways from the olfactory system to the brain -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
‘Ochi’ blocks websites and apps so you can be more productive on iPhone and Mac
There are a variety of different apps for iPhone, iPad, and Mac that aim to make you more productive and focused. Today, indie developer Michael Tigas is out with a new app called Ochi, which takes this a step further by blocking distracting apps an.....»»
Humans and other primates have evolved less sensitive noses
Variations in the genes for the newly discovered scent receptors for musk and underarm odor add to a growing body of research suggesting that humans' sense of smell is gradually becoming less sensitive. Sijia Wang of the Chinese Academy of Sciences a.....»»
"Taste" and "smell" of coral reefs provide insights into a dynamic ecosystem
Coral reefs are hotspots of biodiversity and are amazingly productive, with a vast number of organisms interacting simultaneously. Hundreds of molecules that are made by important members of the coral reef community were recently discovered by a team.....»»
Mapping the olfactory system in fruit flies
The distinctive smell of a flower… the unmistakable aroma of coffee… the dangers linked with inhaling smoke fumes. Sensory systems have evolved to provide us with immediate, finely tuned information about the world around us, whether they are col.....»»
Elgato’s Stream Deck Pedal helps your feet be productive
Elgato has launched the Stream Deck Pedal, a new tactile foot controller with three zones for various functions......»»
Tesla Now Runs the Most Productive Auto Factory In America
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Bloomberg: Elon Musk has a very specific vision for the ideal factory: densely packed, vertically integrated and unusually massive. During Tesla's early days of mass production, he was chided for what was perc.....»»
Program helps speed up research of complex chemistry problems
A successful partnership to help make aspects of chemistry research faster and more productive was recently renewed for another four years......»»
Migrating holes help catalysts to be productive
Dig this: Catalysis appears to function because of holes......»»
Choline transporter in the brain is necessary for tuning out unneeded information
In habituation, an organism gets so used to a ubiquitous sight, smell, sensation or sound that it virtually disappears. Researchers have identified a transporter protein in the brain that plays a vital role in habituation......»»
Microsoft Teams update will help you see eye-to-eye with co-workers
Microsoft is working on an update for Teams that should help make meetings more productive......»»
For the empire: Please take the grand Ars Technica 2021 Reader Survey
Weigh in to help us understand our audience so we can serve y'all better! (credit: Aurich Lawson / Thinkstock) It's that time of year again—holiday decorations festoon the lampposts and store windows, the smell of pumpkin sp.....»»
How to clean a washing machine
Is your washing machine in need of a deep clean? Do your clothes still smell funky, even after a cycle? Remove the grime and buildup with these easy tips......»»
FAA, FCC Are Making "Progress" on 5G Signal Woes
U.S. aviation regulators are having "very productive discussions" with the Federal Communications Commission and the telecommunications industry over concerns that 5G technology could interfere with aircraft equipment, an official said. From a report.....»»
Lead your buyers by using scent marketing for a more emotional purchase
Our sense of smell is an incredibly powerful target for marketing of everything from baked goods to new cars. Research published in the International Journal of Technology Transfer and Commercialisation has looked at how brand recognition is linked t.....»»
Restoring Mexico"s mangroves can shield shores, store carbon
When a rotten egg smell rises from the mangrove swamps of southeast Mexico, something is going well. It means that this key coastal habitat for blunting hurricane impacts has recovered and is capturing carbon dioxide—the main ingredient of global w.....»»
How We Detect Caramel Candy Scent
Pinpointing the receptor responsible for the tasty treat’s aroma underscores the importance of smell -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»