WEIRD FACTS
An eight-week program focused on mindfulness and self-compassion reduced post-traumatic stress symptoms, a study found. Depositphotos – By Paul McClure 2023 Dec 28 – A new study evaluating the effectiveness of an eight-week program focusing on self-compassion and mindfulness found that it reduced symptoms …
LG’s smart home AI agent, looking like it’s eyeing up a teddy bear. LG. VIEW GALLERY 3 IMAGES – By Ben Coxworth 2023 Dec 27 – While AI assistants like Alexa can be helpful, they’re typically stuck in stationary devices such as smart speakers. …
The VIBE pill activates muscles around the stomach, which sets off a chain reaction of hormones that suppresses appetite and might be a less invasive alternative to gastric surgeries. MIT News – By Michael Irving 2023 Dec 26 – Although we might ignore it …
The PhoneCam was inspired by the body cameras worn by police officers and other first responders PhoneCam By Ben Coxworth 2023 Dec 20 – Sometimes, violent people rein in their aggressive behavior if they know they’re being recorded on video. Whipping out your …
By Paul McClure – Treatment with a supplementary ‘chemical chaperone’ has been shown to reduce protein plaques and improve cognitive performance in Alzheimer’s disease. Depositphotos. – A new study has found that treatment with a ‘chemical chaperone’ assists in reducing the accumulation of protein …
Joel Roberts Poinsett is given credit for bringing the popular red and green plant to the U.S. Constantine Johnny/Getty Images Published: 2023 Dec 19 Author Lindsay Schakenbach Regele, Assistant Professor of History, Miami University If people know the name Joel Roberts Poinsett …
The Mugatu robot is one example of what is known as a “passive dynamic walker”. Carnegie Mellon University By Ben Coxworth 2023 Dec 22 Walking bipedal robots excel at tasks such as traversing uneven terrain, but because they’re so mechanically complex, they can’t be …
A study has found that sniffing female tears reduces male aggression. Depositphotos By Paul McClure 2023 Dec 21 A fascinating study has found that sniffing female tears significantly reduced male aggression and decreased activity in aggression-related brain networks. It’s suggested that the effect, which …
Trees aren’t just awkward sleeping spots for these bashful bears. Depositphotos – By Bronwyn Thompson 2023 Dec 19 – Scientists have discovered that the giant panda, long considered a bit of a loner, has a surprisingly active social life, communicating with friends and family …
A study found that the effects of alcohol intake on sperm take longer than initially thought to disappear. Depositphotos – By Paul McClure 2023 Dec 14 – A study has found that it takes longer than previously thought for the negative effects of alcohol …
