by Dictionary Scoop We all had that friend who seemed to ace every class without even trying. But as it turns out, intelligence isn’t always about grades or test scores. Sometimes, it shows up in the most unexpected ways. Neuroscientists have revealed several everyday behaviors and habits that often characterize highly intelligent people. Do you fit …
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Get Rid Of Old, Damaged Plastic Utensils
by Ally Hirschlag and Martha Henriques BBC (Part 2 of 2) Microplastics gush out of our taps and flake off cookware. They find their way into the yolks of eggs, and deep into meat and vegetables. But if we take certain steps, we can eat less of them. Kitchen utensils The starting …
Without Knowing It, You Eat A Lot Of Plastic
by Ally Hirschlag and Martha Henriques BBC (Part 1 of 2) You can’t see them, but they are there, hundreds of miniscule particles of plastic lurking in your steak. As it cooks in a hot pan, these unwelcome guests liquify, oozing into the meat before solidifying again as it cools down on your …
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Music May Help You Overcome Car Sickness
by Kevin Burton In the library, they want it quiet, so no to the music, unless you have headphone In just about every other setting, music is good for what ails you. It’s on time, all the time! That’s why I was not surprised to find this report from Good News Network …
The Science Behind The New “Superwood”
by Kevin Burton Engineers have created two extraordinary products that made the pages of the Good News Network. The good news and implications for new and improved consumer products from these more durable materials are just beginning. We start with the story of “superwood,” written by Andy Corbley. “New ways to …
Things Get Better With Age, If You Let Them
By Hannah Singleton National Geographic While aging is often portrayed as a slow decline, scientists say that view overlooks the bigger picture. “Everyone talks about aging as this decline,” said Michelle Feng, chief clinical officer at Executive Mental Health and a licensed psychologist who specializes in geriatric psychology and medicine. “But aging …
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Life-Saving Drugs Made From Corn Husks
by Kevin Burton We just bought a big box of corn from our favorite buy-local small farm. That makes us a candidate to help the young man from our first good-news story today. But as you will see, he’s doing OK! Hope you are having a good Saturday and have room for …
Researchers Developing “The Pill” For Men
by Kevin Burton A birth control pill for men is one step closer to reality according to researchers at the University of Minnesota. That choir you hear singing “hallelujah!” has both a bass and a soprano section. I dare say everybody is happy about this one. But guys, don’t make space in …
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Robotic, AI Guide Dog Under Development
by Financial Review Guide dogs are a great help to vision-impaired and blind people, assisting them to navigate their surroundings and get to where they need to go. But they’re not for everyone. Some people have allergies that make dogs unsuitable; others might not want to take on the responsibility of looking after …
Singing Good For Baby, Mommy And Daddy
by Kevin Burton Lullabies or otherwise, sing to your baby. It’s good for all involved. That’s the finding of a team of scientists who conducted a recent study. This should be no surprise to anyone. Adding music to just about any setting improves the mood and atmosphere. And who knows, you parents …
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