Category: Environment
Traffic Noise Increases Stress and Anxiety, and Reduces the Calming Effects of Nature Sounds, Study Shows
Key takeaways: Traffic noise reduces the stress-relief benefits of natural sounds. Faster traffic (40 mi/h) causes more stress and anxiety than slower traffic. The study did not measure long-term …
The Psychology of Culture Wars: How the Elite Divide and Manipulate the Masses
In the United States (U.S.), politics has now been dominated by cultural conflicts that make citizens fight against one another over issues like gun rights, abortion, LGBTQ+ rights, and …
Climate Change Slows Down Burial Of Organic Carbon In Oceans, Study Suggests
A team of researchers from different countries has conducted a study that could help better understand how climate warming impacts the burial of organic carbon deposits underneath the world’s …Casablanca Morocco: The Pigeon Problem Is So Severe It Could Lead to a Pandemic
To many, Casablanca, the “White City” of Morocco, is a spectacular place to live. Every year, countless visitors troop into the city to see and experience for themselves what …
Eliminating Bed Bugs: Proven Methods for Quick and Effective Eradication
Well known before the Second World War, bed bugs stopped roaming around at night in the 1950s. With the improvement of hygienic conditions and the advent of powerful insecticides, …
Chronic Heat May Accelerate Biological Aging: What Older Adults Need to Know
Key Takeaways: Long-term exposure to high heat is linked to faster biological aging at the DNA level. Older adults in hotter areas may be aging faster, even without showing …
Flame Retardants May Cause Autism According to University of California Riverside Study
In a recent study, researchers established a link between autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and flame retardants. According to their research in mice, long-term exposure to these chemicals appears to …
All the Ingredients for a Mass Extinction Event Are Now in Place Study Shows
Key Takeaways: The Permian-Triassic extinction (250 million years ago) saw 95% marine and 70% terrestrial life vanish due to volcanic CO2 spikes, extreme warming (up to 40°C), and toxic …