Credit: Nerwsnation New research from UC San Francisco and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health highlights a widening gender gap in life expectancy in the United States. This trend, present for over a decade, grew notably due to factors like the COVID-19 pandemic and the opioid crisis. Published in JAMA Internal Medicine on November...
Credit: Unsplash We live in an era where Creativity is everything and everywhere. Influencers are taking over sales and even leading people´s consumption behavior in society. Businesses used to collaborate with celebrities to do their advertisement but a new segmentation is rising up where a more person-to-person approach is taking over, which reflects on the...
Researchers have developed smart glasses that translate visual information into unique sounds to help blind people 'see'Lil Deverell/UTS (CC BY 4.0) Taking inspiration from bats' echolocation abilities, scientists have created intelligent eyeglasses that convert visual data into distinctive sound representations, significantly improving the navigation skills of blind and visually impaired individuals. This technology has the...
Researchers have used AI to moderate polarizing online conversations. Credit: Pixaobay By utilizing AI, researchers have developed a method to enhance the quality and politeness of online conversations on contentious subjects. They assert that, if employed effectively, AI has the potential to establish a more compassionate and secure online environment. Online discussions have become a pivotal...
Credit: Depositphotos Driverless cars are on the horizon, and they hold both promise and concerns for individuals with disabilities. These revolutionary vehicles have the potential to enhance the lives of those with disabilities, addressing various challenges they face when using public transportation, such as dependence on others for rides or high taxi expenses. However, certain...
Cleaning Trends in 2023 and Beyond. As we reach mid-year, we reflect on the dynamic world of cleaning and hygiene, assessing its impact on our evolving industry. At the start of the year, we released our 2023 Trend Report, offering insights into the challenges and opportunities ahead for the cleaning sector. Focused on ensuring safety,...
A study has found that men who are stressed at work and put in a lot of effort for low reward double their risk of heart disease. Credit: Pixaobay Research on white-collar employees indicates that men facing work-related stress alongside high-effort, low-reward job situations are twice as likely to develop heart disease. This effect on...
Credit: New perspective Remote work reduces carbon footprint. A recent study conducted by Cornell University and Microsoft has highlighted the potential for remote workers to significantly reduce their carbon footprint, up to 54% less compared to their onsite counterparts. This substantial reduction is influenced by various factors, including lifestyle choices and the structure of...
A frequently observed characteristic in orocraniodigital syndrome is a cleft lip. Image Credit: PeopleImages.com - Yuri A/Shutterstock.com What does Orocraniodigital Syndrome entail? Orocraniodigital syndrome (OS), alternatively referred to as Juberg-Hayward syndrome, is a seldom-seen autosomal recessive disorder. It is characterized by numerous abnormalities affecting the head, facial area (craniofacial), fingers, and toes. OS is a syndrome...
Credit: Pixaobay Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, when false information thrived on the internet, several platforms introduced measures and strategies to counteract the dissemination of misinformation. Did these initiatives prove effective? According to a study published in Science Advances, Facebook, the world's largest social media platform, did not effectively combat COVID-19 vaccine misinformation through its policies. The...
