Technology
According to the US Postal Service, at Least 40% of New Delivery Trucks will be Electric
Following criticism from the Biden administration and others, the US Postal Service said on Wednesday (July 20, 2022) that at least 40% of its new…
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Health
Finally, Scientists Have Explained Why Menthol Feels Cold
Isn’t menthol a peculiar flavor? You put a mint in your mouth, or some mint-scented soap beneath your arms (or, Darwin forbid, on your genitalia),…
Psychology
Depression during Pregnancy can Change a Child’s Brain Connections and Behavior
Depression that develops during or after pregnancy is referred to as a perinatal depression. Mild to severe symptoms can be present. Rarely, the symptoms might…
Psychology
Child Maltreatment and Neglect have been linked to Early Death in Adulthood
A new study found that adults who reported experiencing sexual abuse by the age of 16 had a 2.6 times higher risk of dying in…
Astronomy
Nighttime Views of Earth from Space
A group of researchers has developed a method for producing daily global moderate-resolution nighttime light change maps. When the sun goes down and the lights…
Technology
GM has Unveiled a $30,000 Electric SUV, One of the Least Expensive EVs on the Market
A new electric SUV from General Motors was unveiled on Thursday (September 8, 2022), and when it goes on sale in roughly a year, the…
Technology
Seismic Sensing Reveals the Potential for Flood Damage
Rapidly evolving floods are a major and growing hazard worldwide. Currently, their onset and evolution is hard to identify using existing systems. However, seismic sensors…
Technology
Workplace Robots Contribute to Job Insecurity and Burnout
Working alongside robots may contribute to job burnout and workplace incivility, but self-affirmation techniques could help alleviate fears about being replaced by these machines, according…
Health
Adults with ADHD Face Cardiovascular and Other Health Risks
According to a recent Swedish study that followed more than five million persons for 12 years, adults with ADHD (Adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) have a higher…
Technology
New Gaming Technology makes it possible to Smell in a VR Environment
An odor machine, so-called olfactometer, makes it possible to smell in VR environments. First up is a “wine tasting game” where the user smells wine…
Astronomy
NASA Fires Micro-bullets at Meteoroid Shield on Mars’ Sample-return Orbiter
NASA engineers are firing micro-bullets at squares of anti-meteoroid shield material that will protect a Mars sample return orbiter during its journey back to Earth.…
Health
How the “Polypill” Can Save Lives and Prevent Cardiovascular Disease
A significant portion of people in the U.S. rely on prescription medications. On average, 131 million Americans take four prescriptions each day. Nearly a fifth…
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