People Shopping for "Meaning" Buy Cheaper Goods
People who prioritize “meaning” when they shop may unwittingly convince themselves to buy cheaper goods, services and experiences.....»»
MacBook Pro 16 vs. MacBook Pro 14: here’s which M4 you should buy
The new M3 16-inch MacBook Pro and the 14-inch MacBook Pro are Apple's latest notebooks. In this guide, we will compare them......»»
Researchers note unequal conditions for young people at UN climate summits
Today, young people from all over the world can participate in major UN climate conferences. But inequality and bureaucracy make this impossible for many. This is the conclusion of a study carried out at Linköping University, Sweden. According to on.....»»
Scientists propose drug-free method to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Recent estimates indicate that deadly antibiotic-resistant infections will rapidly escalate over the next quarter century. More than 1 million people died from drug-resistant infections each year from 1990 to 2021, a recent study reported, with new p.....»»
A lot of people are mistaking Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites for UAPs
"We were able to assess that they were all in those cases looking at Starlink flares." SpaceX's Starlink Internet satellites are responsible for more and more public reports of un.....»»
Here"s what psychiatrists plan to tell COP29 about how climate change is harming young people"s mental health
As government representatives gather at the COP29 international climate summit in Azerbaijan, the impact of climate change on young people's mental health needs to be an urgent priority......»»
Fayetteville police positive about partnership with social workers
In 2021, the University of Arkansas School of Social Work partnered with the Fayetteville Police Department to pair officers with social workers trained to help people suffering mental crises. Initially, the officers were supportive of the effort but.....»»
Don’t buy the Kindle Colorsoft, buy this e-reader instead
All eyes are on the Kindle Colorsoft as Amazon prepares its first color Kindle for prime time. But don't buy one; buy this Android e-reader instead......»»
One year after the end of Apple leather iPhone cases, what do you use? [Poll]
I’m fairly firmly convinced that people who don’t keep their iPhone in a case are from an entirely different species to me. While I don’t make a habit of dropping mine, I don’t think there has been a year in which I haven’t dropped or knock.....»»
Decline in West African coastal fish stocks threatens food security and livelihoods
Small-scale fisheries play a vital role in providing food and livelihoods for millions of people around the world, particularly in low-income countries in Africa. However, there is limited statistical data on the composition, abundance, and distribut.....»»
44,000 deaths and $10 billion: Study quantifies annual cost of child marriage in Nigeria
A study authored by Xiangming Fang, a research associate professor in the Georgia State University School of Public Health, provides the first estimates of the significant economic burden that child marriage imposes on the people and economy of Niger.....»»
Climate change: Women"s role in the economy is key to a just transition
The realities of climate change are hitting home for many people living in the Global South. Food security, water access and health have been jeopardized by increased temperatures, extreme weather events and sea level rise......»»
Shakespeare or ChatGPT? Study finds people prefer AI over real classic poetry
Readers are unable to reliably differentiate AI-generated from human-written poetry and are more likely to prefer AI poems, according to new research published in Scientific Reports. This tendency to rate AI poetry positively may be due to readers mi.....»»
This GoPro camera is $100 off at Walmart today
If you’ve been shopping around for a great camera deal, look no further than the GoPro Hero 12 at Walmart. Buy today and save $100 while supplies last......»»
MacBook Air vs. MacBook Pro: how to easily decide which to buy
Now that both models have the M3 chip, it's never been harder to choose between the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro......»»
How to Calm Your Election Anxiety—Even after Polls Close
People are really stressed about the U.S. presidential election. A psychiatrist offers several self-help methods to reduce feelings of despair.....»»
The Myth that Musicians Die at 27 Shows How Superstitions Are Made
Famous people who die at age 27, such as Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix and Amy Winehouse, get even more famous because of the mythology surrounding that number—an example of how modern folklore emerges.....»»
Astrology Was an Important Science for Medieval People
In medieval times, astrology was considered a serious science, a branch of astronomy. Curator Larisa Grollemond of the Getty Museum, walks us through the medieval zodiac and how someone’s sign decided their day-to-day life......»»
Election Grief Is Real. Here’s How to Cope
Understanding the psychology of ambiguous loss can help people struggling with grief and depression in the wake of the 2024 election results.....»»
Let African Communities Manage Their Climate Adaptation Plans
Outside groups often offer their solutions for climate adaptation in Africa. But the best people to manage the climate crisis are the people in those communities themselves. For climate adaptation to succeed in Africa, let communities and local leade.....»»
We Need to Ensure Legal Cannabis Is Safe
Today’s cannabis plant is highly cultivated and incredibly potent. Treating it like a commodity, and not a testable, regulated medicine, is hurting people.....»»