New research suggests that Arctic warming is creating two different climate patterns in Siberia that could lead to rapid increases in methane emissions. Western Siberia is becoming wetter because of rising temperatures and moisture from the North Atlantic, while eastern Siberia is becoming drier and more vulnerable to wildfires. The Yenisei River separates these two […]

If you struggle to concentrate or remain fully present, a new device can now track how frequently your attention wanders. That is the idea behind Atlas, a wellness startup’s first wearable device. The device helps users understand how their brains respond in different situations, enabling them to identify and optimize the activities that matter most, […]

A widely used sweetener found in products such as chewing gum, toothpaste, jam, yogurt and ice cream has been associated with a higher risk of strokes, heart attacks and death. Xylitol is a type of sugar alcohol that naturally occurs in certain foods, although usually only in very small quantities.Manufacturers also add it to many […]