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It ‘Smells Like Fear’: Scientists Create Diffuser That Could Keep Pests Off Garden Plants
A diffuser which "smells like fear" could help keep pests off garden plants, according to a new study.
The special odor is made up of...
German Company Makes Concrete to Charge Electric Vehicles From Roads With 95% Efficiency and Low Cost
Indiana could be the first state in the Union to have a wireless charging road that tops up your electric vehicle as you drive...
If You Have Someone to Talk to, it Could Stave Off Alzheimer’s, Researchers Find
Supportive social interactions in adulthood are important for your ability to stave off cognitive decline, a new study finds.
Researchers observed that simply having someone...
Farmer Leads Scientists to Fossilized Egg From Prehistoric Giant Turtle – With a Revealing Embryo Inside
Finding fossilized dinosaur eggs is not unheard of, but finding the fossilized remains of an embryo within the egg is rare indeed.
Fortunately for a...
Americans Want to Use Less Plastic and They Hoard Containers Rather Than Tossing, Poll Shows
If you feel like you’re hoarding plastic containers in your home, you’re not alone. A new poll found 62% of Americans surveyed would rather...
Mining Zinc, Nickel, and Cobalt from Plants: “Phytomining” is the Sustainable Future
Big tropical mining companies could soon be presented with a green alternative to traditional strip mining by letting plants hoover up the trace minerals...
Astonishing Peek Into Travels of Mammoth 17,000 Years Ago: A Diary Written in Their Tusks
An international research team has retraced the astonishing lifetime journey of an Arctic woolly mammoth, which covered enough of the Alaska landscape during its...
The Yellow Center of the Deadliest Flower is a Lifeline to Farmers – and the Planet
In Kenya, a drive through the Central Highlands will sometimes reveal a landscape covered in a beautiful white-petaled flower with a lethal secret.
The yellow...
Deeply Empathetic People Process Music Differently in Their Brains
People with who deeply feel the pain or happiness of others differ in the way their brains process music, according to one study.
The researchers...
Nintendo is Partnering With a Nonprofit to Bring Gaming Consoles to Hospitalized Kids
Starlight Nintendo Switch Gaming stations have been making their way to hospitals and health care facilities across the country.
Each station comes preloaded with more...
Duetting Songbirds ‘Mute’ the Musical Mind of Their Partner to Stay in Sync, Researchers Find
Art Garfunkel once described his legendary musical chemistry with Paul Simon, "We meet somewhere in the air through the vocal cords... ." But a...
Falcons Have Natural ‘Eye Makeup’ to Improve Hunting Ability, Scientists Discover
Dark 'eyeliner' feathers of peregrine falcons act as sun shields to improve the birds' hunting ability, a new scientific study suggests.
Scientists have long speculated...
Over Half of Americans Have Had Some of the Best Moments of Their Lives in a Car
Americans have a nostalgic appreciation for their car since the pandemic, according to a new poll—and it’s no wonder. 40% of them have experienced...
Target is Offering Debt-Free Degrees to More Than 340,000 Target Team Members
Target has made it easier for U.S.-based team members to get their degrees starting this fall.
With a new debt-free education assistance benefit, more than...
Philippine ‘Raptor Boy’ Shows It Takes a Village to Protect an Eagle Migration Route
This article was first published on Mongabay and has been re-printed with permission.
Half a decade ago, the curiosity of a 10-year-old boy helped ignite...
Walmart Announces Plan to Pay 100% of College Tuition Plus Books For Its Workers
Walmart will be investing nearly $1 billion over the next five years in career-driven training and development for its workers.
The largest U.S. private employer,...
‘Puppy Dog Eyes’ Are an Evolutionary Trait Developed So Dogs Can Better Capture Our Hearts
New research comparing the anatomy and behavior of dogs and wolves suggests dogs' facial anatomy has changed over thousands of years specifically to allow...
This Simple 10-Question Word Test Reveals How Creative You Are
Creativity is hard to define, and even more difficult to measure, but a new four-minute test is creating an easy and elegant way to...
How to Deal With Your Biggest Critic – That Inner Voice That Attacks You Regarding Self-Improvement
I have often had a yearning spirit. I’m ambitious, I tell myself. But if I’m honest, my “ambition” is often a vicious sniper, promising...
Science Shows What Actually Repels and Doesn’t Repel Mosquitoes: DEET, Citronella, Blood Type Myths Busted
With summer barbecue season well underway in the Northern Hemisphere, many of us are wondering if those citronella candles are even working to keep...