Robot Caregivers Could Soon Move Your Plants Around the House So They Get Proper Amount of Sunlight
This adorable little robot caregiver could one day save your household plants from ever dying over a lack of sunlight or water.
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Great Things to Do at Home While Quarantined: Let's Be Pandemic-Positive
Need tips on how to spend your time in self-isolation? Here are 16 productive and positive things to do from home while you're in quarantine.
This is The One Meal Americans Feel Confident in Their Ability to Cook
With a limited confidence in cooking, most Americans in this recent survey said they only can cook one meal without help in the kitchen.
Keep Your Eyes in Good Shape With These 4 Simple Ocular Stretches for Computer Users
If your tired eyes need a stretch, these four eye exercises will help relieve pain and tension after long hours of working at a computer screen.
Move Over, Sudoku-Neurologists Release 3 Online Brain Training Games Scientifically Proven to Work
Scientists from New York University and University of California, Santa Barbara developed the free games specifically to train your cognitive abilities.
Rather Than Shredding Food Scraps With Your Garbage Disposal, This Device Collects It All for Composting
The ingenious and easy-to-install device allows homeowners to flush all of their food scraps down the drain for composting, rather than the trash.
Good Deeds Fuel Good Deeds Says Study
According to a new study based on two separate experiments, people who watch inspirational clips from the Oprah Winfrey Show, not only feel uplifted. They are more likely to commit to helping others, and spend time actually doing a "good deed."
International Volunteer Day Celebrated Around the World
Around the world volunteers are holding events this week to mark International Volunteer Day (December 5) and honor millions of volunteers who contribute their energy and initiative to projects around the world, including critical United Nations activities.
Encouraging Stem Cell Research Published
Researchers in America have reported encouraging results from a trial treating people with MS with stem cells derived from their bone marrow.
Dad Builds Desks for Virtual Students Who Need Them: 'I've Gotten Thousands of Messages'
California's Mitchell Couch has been making $20 desks for kids to help them with virtual learning during COVID-19.
Planting Handful of Seeds in a Bare Yard Could Reduce Stress Levels As Much As 8 Mindfulness Sessions
A University of Sheffield study has found that having just a little bit of greenery in a front yard can boost mental health significantly.
Thousands of New Jobs in 4 States Put Unemployed Back to Work
In Vermont and Texas, Alabama and New York, unemployment rates are dropping and thousands of new jobs are popping up. Even Elkhart, Indiana, the city with the highest unemployment rate, is seeing job growth.
'Nutraceutical' Citrus Formula Helps Beat Incurable Cancers
Patients diagnosed with "incurable" cancer have benefitted from Dr. Isaac Eliaz and his nutraceutical discovery, modified citrus pectin (MCP).
Sturgeon Return to Spawn in Detroit River Thanks to Artificial Reef
For the first time in almost 40 years lake sturgeon have spawned in the Detroit River, thanks to an international reef construction effort completed last fall. The Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge announced Tuesday that the joint project between Canadians and Americans had succeeded in providing the perfect place for the threatened fish to lay eggs.
Slumdog Millionaire Child Actor Gets New $50,000 Apartment In Mumbai From Filmmakers
The makers of the hit movie "Slumdog Millionaire" have bought a new home for one of the two child stars discovered in the slums of Mumbai.
Africa's Largest Wind Farm Debuts in Morocco
The largest wind farm in Africa was inaugurated in Northern Morocco last week by King Mohammed VI as part of a larger, ongoing renewable energy plan. The huge wind farm, 26 miles long (42 km) and situated outside of Tangiers, boasts 165 wind turbines, offering a production capacity of 140 megawatts.
IKEA Released Instructions on How to Build the 6 Best Blanket Forts For Your Home Quarantine
This month, the Russian IKEA Instagram page published 6 DIY illustrations on how to build the best blanket forts—from the Cåve to the Wigwåm.
Positive Psychology, Depression and the Economic Slow-down: A Mental Health Minute By Cristina Frick
Given the economic conditions, it is no surprise that many are experiencing depression, but the good news is that the field of positive psychology has much to offer those suffering from depression, whether the condition is related to the recession or to other factors.
One Million People Find Laughter During Isolation By Posting Pictures of Costume-Themed Garbage Bin Outings
Facebook users from around the world have found a new source of entertainment in getting dressed up to take out their garbage bins during self-isolation.
IKEA Publishes Meatball Recipe for Devoted Fans in Quarantine Pining After the Store's Beloved Cafés
The Swedish furniture chain published the ingredients and instructions for the saucy meatball dish to their social media pages this week.
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