Walking has long since been the favored pastime of many renowned philosophers and writers. From Henry David Thoreau to William Wordsworth, many creative minds have recognized this connection between going for walks and the ability to pen down great ideas. But is there a science to this seemingly intuitive link? …
Doctors from Mumbai reported an increase in chronic coughs among patients from November to January. These new patients exhibit symptoms resembling acute bronchitis without any previous allergic symptoms. A 2022 report highlights the exposure of nearly all Indians to air pollution levels exceeding WHO guidelines. Efforts to combat this, including …
A study published in JAMA Network Open reveals that Black populations experience a longer life expectancy in counties with more Black primary care physicians. The research, conducted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, demonstrates a unique correlation where each 10% increase in Black physicians correlates with a …
New research estimates that New York City is now subsiding by approximately 1-2mm annually on average, with some areas plunging at double this rate. The bulk of its built infrastructure, along with environmental factors such as soft soil composition, rising sea levels and intense hurricanes contribute to the sinking effect. …
An article from Politico discusses the effects of green adaptation in the Superblocks of Barcelona. These Superblocks focus on improving green space in three small neighbourhoods that once accommodated cars instead of people. The green development of the Superblocks greatly increased residents' rest, and socialization. It also lessened their exposure …
A new research from the University of Waterloo and McGill University indicates that a small percentage of financial landlords, such as private equity firms and institutional investors, own approximately one in eight Montreal rentals. This is four times more than what was previously thought. The research used a combination of …
Walkability is highly desired in neighbourhoods as it can lead to higher housing values, decreased rates of violent crime, obesity, premature death and long-term memory loss. Walkable neighbourhoods often encourage higher levels of creativity and civic engagement. California Polytechnic State University conducted research within the San Francisco Bay Area and …
Research from Brazil analyzed the effects of early life stress on trait mindfulness in adulthood. It was found that those who experienced early life stress had higher scores for aspects of trait mindfulness, which refers to the deliberate attention to the present moment without judgment. More childhood experiences of emotional …
As these hydro panels absorb water vapour from the air, they might also solve the Navajo Nation’s water crisis. Developed by Zero Mass Water, it is expected that each of these panels could make up to 3-5 litres of water a day, at no cost to the family. Due to …
Cloud Seeding is a form of weather modification that has many uses. It begins with strategically placed structures that have a number of flares attached to them. The flares are then ignited and shot at a passing weather event such as a storm, the silver iodide within the flare assists …