Why it"s not always our fault if we choose unhealthy foods
It takes us less than half a second, on average, to decide whether a food tastes good but twice as long to decide how healthy it is, according to new research from LSE's Department of Management......»»
Alaskan allies: Communities unite to protect the areas they love
Natural resource management decisions in protected areas impact more than the wildlife and landscapes they're charged to conserve. They also affect neighbors, who could otherwise hunt, build, or engage in recreation as they choose on their own land......»»
Soybean oil production residue can be used to make product that treats symptoms of menopause
Consuming soy foods is often said to be good for women's health, and much research has been conducted in recent decades to find out whether it can explain why Asian women, whose diet contains plenty of soy foods, have few or none of the usual symptom.....»»
A better way of measuring homophily: Uncovering hidden mixing patterns in real-world networks.
It is likely that you have heard of the term "homophily" before. After all, the concept permeates all of our relationships, both in real-life and online—the way we make friends, the way we choose a sexual partner, who we follow on social media, or.....»»
Phones are never truly “free”, so choose your next phone deal wisely
Visible With an endless array of “free” phone offers, discounted rates, and new customer giveaways, have you ever wondered how much a free phone truly costs? Most carriers claim they’re giving them to you, offering you an incredible.....»»
The best Fitbit devices in 2023: 6 best watches and trackers
It can be tough to pick a new fitness tracker. If you’ve been thinking of buying a new Fitbit this year, here are the best options to choose from......»»
Study: How farmers decide to store or sell their grain
When farmers harvest their grain, they can choose to sell it right away or store it to obtain better prices later in the season. A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign explores how Illinois corn and soybean producers make those.....»»
Study: Unhealthy sleep assimilation among immigrants may be correlated with labor market
Upon their arrival in a foreign country, immigrants tend to be healthier than natives, but their advantage erodes with time, despite improvements in earnings and socio-economic status. A new study published in the European Sociological Review by Fran.....»»
The Fallout TV series trailer is here, and it’s loaded with homages to the games
The show looks faithful—maybe to a fault. Let's look at what the trailer reveals. The teaser trailer for Amazon's Fallout TV series. The trailer for Amazon's Fallout TV series dropped this weekend, and it's either craven fan servi.....»»
Where is the Apple Watch list view button in watchOS 10?
You probably know by now that you can choose between two different Home screen designs for Apple Watch. While you used to be able to do that quickly with a long-press, that’s not available with watchOS 10. Here’s how to use Apple Watch list view.....»»
A forestry scientist explains how to choose the most sustainable Christmas tree, no matter what it"s made of
Every year, Americans buy somewhere between 35 million and 50 million Christmas trees, and many more pull an artificial tree out of storage for the season. In all, about three-quarters of U.S. households typically have some kind of Christmas tree, su.....»»
Decoding flavonoid metabolism: A closer look at plant-based diets
In a world where plant-based lifestyles are on the rise, the power of foods such as broccoli, celery, and tofu, which are rich in flavonoids, is becoming clearer. Flavonoids are phenolic compounds produced by plants that are essential for plant devel.....»»
Researchers suggest use of natural fermentation may have led to early human brain size increase
A trio of researchers with varied backgrounds is suggesting in an article published in the journal Communications Biology that eating naturally fermented foods may have led to an increase in brain size for early humans. In their paper, Katherine Brya.....»»
As Dubai hosts climate talks, its air pollution soars
Dubai's glitzy skyline was obscured by a blanket of smog rated as "unhealthy" on Sunday as thousands of delegates attended a COP28 conference dedicated to the harmful effects of air pollution......»»
Hubble Space Telescope is in safe mode due to a gyro problem
The Hubble Space Telescope has a problem with its hardware and is currently in safe mode, with science operations paused until the fault can be corrected......»»
The best soundbars under $500 for 2023
A soundbar is an easy and compact solution for better TV sound. But with so many models available, how do you choose? We've rounded up the best under $500......»»
A professor says science shows free will doesn"t exist. Here"s why he"s mistaken
It seems like we have free will. Most of the time, we are the ones who choose what we eat, how we tie our shoelaces and what articles we read on The Conversation......»»
Research traces modern maize back to a hybrid created 5,000 years ago in Mexico
Maize is one of the world's most widely grown crops. It is used for both human and animal foods and holds great cultural significance, especially for indigenous peoples in the Americas. Yet despite its importance, the origins of the grain have been h.....»»
Elon Musk tells advertisers like Apple, Disney to "Go f--- yourself" after boycott
After companies like Apple and Disney pulled advertising, Elon Musk says it will be the advertisers fault if X goes under, suggesting users will boycott them in turn.X in trouble after advertising boycottAfter Elon Musk promoted antisemitic content v.....»»
Are healthy foods automatically sustainable, too?
Many people are keen on making healthy as well as sustainable food choices, and they often intuitively equate "healthy" with being "sustainable." A study by researchers at the University of Konstanz, the Johannes Kepler University Linz, and the Hambu.....»»
iPad & iPad Pro buyer"s guide: which iPad to buy for your budget
The iPad lineup may have missed out on big changes in 2023, but there are still a lot of choices to make. Here's how to choose the best tablet to buy.Which iPad is best for youApple covers a wide spectrum of price points with its iPad and iPad Pro ra.....»»