Smartphone and Internet Addiction Causes Chemical Imbalance in the Brain Posted January 27, 2018 Excessive smartphone and Internet use can harm brain chemistry, according to research. Researchers at the Korea University in Seoul examined the effects of smartphone and Inter…
Google and the British Museum Collaborate to Create Digital Museum Posted January 26, 2018 Google and the British Museum collaborated to digitize the ancient Mayan civilization collection of British explorer Alfred Maudslay [MAWDZ
Old Weather Reports Digitized to Study Current Weather Conditions Posted January 25, 2018 Researchers collected the United Kingdom’s old weather reports and started digitizing them to explain the current weather conditions. In 1883, a group of UK me…
UK Children Bombarded with Junk Food Advertisements Posted January 24, 2018 A study established that children in the United Kingdom are being exposed to a lot of junk food advertisements while watching TV. The study, conducted by the U…
Computer Program Used to Lessen Symptoms of a Mental Disorder Posted January 23, 2018 Researchers have tested a computer program that can manage some symptoms of schizophrenia /ˌskɪ
Woman Crowdfunds for Stranger Who Helped Her Posted January 22, 2018 A woman gave back to a stranger who helped her when she got stranded in Philadelphia. Kate McClure / məˈklʊər / noticed that her gas was ru…
LED Use Contributes to Light Pollution Posted January 21, 2018 Light pollution has intensified because of pervasive use of light-emitting diodes (LEDs). LEDs are a light source widely used for energy-saving benefits such a…
Norway Allots Funds to Help End Global Child Labor Posted January 20, 2018 Norway is allocating a part of its wealth fund to help end child labor around the world. The country has partnered with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and has allo…
Alcohol Linked to Certain Emotions, Study Finds Posted January 19, 2018 A study submitted to BMJ Open (formerly the British Medical Journal) found that the type of alcoholic beverage people drink can elicit certain e…
Researchers Find New Possible Treatment for Cancer Posted January 18, 2018 British researchers believe that injecting neutrophil cells into patients is the next breakthrough in cancer treatment. Neutrophil cells are part of the body’s innate