Listening to Music With a Groove Actually Boosts Brain Function
A new study shows for the first time that musical beats don't just feel good, hearing them also enhances executive brain function.
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EU Smashes 2020 Climate Target, Records 34% Drop in Emissions to Lowest Level Since 1990
Total greenhouse gas emissions in the EU reached their lowest level since 1990, according to official data reported this week by the EEA.
Striking a Power Pose Can Give a Person More Self-Confidence
Striking a powerful pose does actually make people feel more confident—and maybe even behave more confidently—according to a new study.
Avoid Mosquito Bites by Ditching These Colors of Clothing This Summer
New research shows mosquitoes fly toward specific colors (red and black) while ignoring the cooler shades of green, purple, blue and white.
Watch Seniors Come to Life When Puppies Flooded Their Nursing Home
This is the heart-warming reaction of care home residents as they enjoyed a visit from an adorable group of Pomeranian and British bulldogs.
Protein Destroys 'Hard to Treat' Cancers, Could Become 'One Size Fits All' Pill
A protein that destroys hard-to-treat cancers has been discovered by scientists at the University of Texas, offering hope.
After Dreaming of Luxury Hotel From Hospital Window, They Invited Her Family to Live it Up in $13K/Night Suite
Sick teen Angel Growns was treated to a $25,000 dollar stay at Shangri-La, the Shard in London thanks to Make-A-Wish.
Roads are Lasting Twice as Long Thanks to Recycled Tire Rubber
Rubber from used tyres acts like sunscreen for roads and halves the rate of sun damage when mixed with bitumen, new research from RMIT has found.
Electric Cars Could Be Made With Plastic From Clunkers According to New Research
Electric cars could be made with plastic from old clunkers, according to new research. The substance utilized is graphene.
'Summer Fridays' Are the Key to Feeling Happier at Work
59% of 2,000 working adults say their jobs offer opportunities for short days, or a day off, occasionally on Fridays during summer.
Cheap Gel Packs Can Pull Many Liters of Water From Even Desert Air
University of Texas reearchers have developed a low-cost gel film made of abundant materials that can pull drinkable water from the air in even the driest climates.
Rats Trained to Carry Tiny Backpacks Into Earthquake Zones - So Rescue Teams Can Talk to Survivors
Rats are being trained to be sent into earthquake debris wearing tiny backpacks, so rescue teams can talk to survivors.