Bookworms More Prone to Be Nearsighted, Study Finds
You’re probably familiar with the stereotypes about people who wear glasses — these folks are studious and spend a lot of time indoors with their…
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Culture
Vacation Bliss Doesn’t Linger for Tired, Stressed-Out Workers
Taking time off reduces many workers’ stress and re-energizes them, but those benefits disappear once they’re on the job again, researchers say. Moreover, many people…
Read onSmart Steps for Safer International Travel
Experiencing other cultures, visiting world landmarks and tasting foreign cuisines are just some of the pleasures of international travel. But for a safer trip, take…
Read onLeave Tablets, Smartphones Out of the Bedroom for Better Sleep
Are tablets, smartphones and laptops robbing Americans of shut-eye? Absolutely, said researchers who found that the unending entertainments and the light the devices emit are…
Read onHow Fire-Safe Is Your Airbnb?
If you use Airbnbs or other vacation rentals, it might be a good idea to check first on their fire safety. A new study found…
Read onU.S. Air Quality Improvements Are Lagging
After decades of progress, the United States has seen a slowdown in reductions of two major air pollutants, a new study finds. Researchers found that…
Read onMore Than 40% of Americans Breathe Dirty Air: Report
More than two of every five Americans reside in counties with unhealthy levels of smog and air pollution, thanks largely to the effect of global…
Read onCould Banned Chemicals Be Lurking in Your Kitchen?
Toxic chemicals that have been banned for nearly four decades may be hiding in kitchens across the United States, new research suggests. Polychlorinated biphenyls, more…
Read onLiving Near Green Space May Make for a Healthier You
Planning a move in the future? You might want to make sure there are parks nearby. Research suggests that people who live near parks and…
Read onUnchecked Air Pollution a Death Sentence for Millions: Study
Quicker action to cut fossil fuel emissions and slow climate change could prevent as many as 153 million premature deaths worldwide this century, new research…
Read onClimate Change Will Bring Hotter Summers to U.S.
Get ready for extreme heat. Researchers warn that climate change will soon trigger more severe summers across the United States. Heat waves — the leading…
Read onThat Ocean Swim May Come With Infection Risks
Frolicking in the sea may torpedo your health, new research suggests. It found a twofold increased risk for general ear problems, a 77 percent increased…
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Profiles
Shelley Zalis Dispels the Myth of Emotion In the Boardroom
Shelley Zalis has had an eclectic career trajectory, to say the least. She began in the corporate world and transitioned to the tech world, where …
The Culinary Spirit of Chef Dominique Crenn
Dominique Crenn, known for her San Francisco restaurants Atelier Crenn (which has received two coveted Michelin stars) and Petit Crenn, is the World’s Best Female …
Ada Lovelace Day: Celebrating Women in Science
As the name implies, Ada Lovelace Day (ALD) is a day dedicated to Ada Lovelace. Just as importantly, it’s a day for celebrating the women …
Deanne Bell: Engineer, TV Host, & Education Advocate
When you talk about a modern-day Renaissance woman, Deanne Bell pretty much fits that bill to a T. Since she was a child, Bell was …