Is economic growth good for our health?
Is economic growth good for us? Put another way, we know that growing the economy is good for business and for creating jobs. But does it help everyone in society? One way to answer this question is to explore what it does for population health......»»
Gender inequality ingrained in global climate negotiations, say researchers
Climate governance is dominated by men, yet the health impacts of the climate crisis often affect women, girls, and gender-diverse people disproportionately, argue researchers ahead of the upcoming 29th United Nations Climate Summit (COP29) in Azerba.....»»
Financial anxiety leads to unnecessary Christmas shopping, say researchers
Christmas is approaching, and for many, economic stress is increasing. Paradoxically, this can lead us to purchase even more gifts. Recent research from the University of Skövde shows that financial anxiety and stress trigger impulsive buying. The.....»»
Restricting cars in cities: A cost-benefit analysis of Low Emission Zones
Faced with unmanageable traffic and health-threatening air quality, hundreds of cities across Europe are adopting measures to reduce the number of vehicles clogging their streets, with the aim of lowering air pollution levels and improving the qualit.....»»
Data suggest vast majority of Trump voters believe American values and prosperity are "under threat"
Almost nine out of 10 voters who supported Donald Trump for US President believe that America's values, traditions and future economic prosperity are under threat—double the number of Kamala Harris supporters......»»
Student fees set to rise in UK but at what cost to graduates" mental health?
After months of discussion and speculation about how British universities will fill budget deficits, the UK government confirmed that tuition fees will be increasing to £9,535 a year in England in 2025. The impact of this price rise on graduates' me.....»»
Nintendo Switch’s successor must overcome one major challenge
It's good that Nintendo Switch 2 is backward compatible with Switch games, but Nintendo's next console must give people a reason to upgrade......»»
Review: Catching up with the witchy brew of Agatha All Along
Spoilers ahead! This imaginative sequel to WandaVision is a reminder of just how good the MCU can be. The MCU's foray into streaming television has produced mixed results, but one.....»»
Leeches are making a medical comeback—here"s why we should celebrate it
As we tidy away the Dracula capes and glow-in-the-dark plastic fangs for another winter, one notorious blood sucker has had a particularly good year......»»
Making Australia"s growing cities more sustainable
The way we organize our cities and regions creates problems everywhere. We're facing difficult and polluting drives to work, a lack of affordable housing, and urban designs that lead to car dependency and are bad for our health......»»
Heat hardiness: Scientists identify key phase for tomato heat tolerance
By studying tomato varieties that produce fruit in exceptionally hot growing seasons, biologists at Brown University identified the growth cycle phase when tomatoes are most vulnerable to extreme heat, as well as the molecular mechanisms that make th.....»»
Reeking mud sparks health fears in Spain flood epicenter
The sea of mud and stagnant water submerging Spanish towns more than 10 days after the country's worst floods in decades has sparked a sickening stench and health fears......»»
9to5Mac Overtime 033: M4 Mac mini and visionOS 2.2 beta
Fernando and Jeff discuss today’s official availability of the M4 Mac mini, including first impressions and planned use cases. Also, why visionOS 2.2 makes the Apple Vision Pro worth buying if you can get one used for a good price. 9to5Mac Overt.....»»
Research monkeys still having a ball days after busting out of lab, police say
They pose no risk to human health, and they're living their best lives. If you need any inspiration for cutting loose and relaxing this weekend, look no further than a free-wheeli.....»»
3 underrated Netflix movies you should watch this weekend (November 8-10)
Need some good films to watch on Netflix this weekend? Then stream these three underrated movies with Sean Penn, Nicolas Cage, Don Cheadle, and more......»»
3 underrated (HBO) Max movies you should watch this weekend (November 8-10)
Need something good to watch this weekend? Then stream these (HBO) Max movies starring Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts, Bruce Willis, Lucas Hedges, and others......»»
Save $80 when you buy the Fitbit Versa 4!
Get it for much lower than usual. The post Save $80 when you buy the Fitbit Versa 4! appeared first on Phandroid. Fitbit’s line of Versa smartwatches have always been a pretty good option for everyday health tracking, thanks to a set.....»»
Secondhand EVs will flood the market in 2026, JD Power says
Used EV supply is set to grow by 230% as 215,000 cars come off lease. If you've been wanting an electric car but everything seems too expensive, there's some good news on the.....»»
On-again off-again: Apple Ring project may not be dead
The long-rumored Apple Ring continues to generate buzz as industry insiders speculate on its potential to reshape health tech, despite uncertainty around its release.Samsung's Galaxy RingWearable technology has evolved rapidly, with smartwatches and.....»»
iMac review roundup: good performance, good price -- and great colors
Apple's new M4 24-inch iMac shows that the all-in-one desktop computer still has a loyal fanbase, with every reviewer also relishing the more vibrant colors of the new model.M4 24-inch iMac - Image credit: AppleApple hosted a "week of exciting announ.....»»
Review: M4 and M4 Pro Mac minis are probably Apple’s best Mac minis ever
First Mac mini redesign in almost 15 years highlights how good the insides are. The Mac mini will celebrate its 20th birthday in January. And I think the M4 version of the Mac min.....»»