Brain scans of Philly jazz musicians reveal secrets to reaching creative flow

Neuroscientists analyzed the brain waves of 32 jazz guitarists as they improvised to chords and rhythms. Their findings suggest 2 key principles support innovative thinking.

Yvette Kounios, Adjunct Instructor of English and Professional Writing, Widener University • conversation
April 5, 2024 ~9 min

America’s green manufacturing boom, from EV batteries to solar panel production, isn’t powered by renewable energy − yet

New charts and data show how corporate demand could boost clean energy investment in regions where renewable energy potential is strong but wind and solar power have lagged.

James Morton Turner, Professor of Environmental Studies, Wellesley College • conversation
April 2, 2024 ~7 min


Ignoring boredom at work hampers your productivity later

"Like whack-a-mole, downplaying boredom on one task results in attention and productivity deficits that bubble up during subsequent tasks."

Shannon Roddel - Notre Dame • futurity
April 1, 2024 ~5 min

What your fruit bowl reveals about climate breakdown

Earlier springs due to climate change are wreaking havoc in orchards.

Chris Wyver, PhD Candidate, Pollination and Climate Change, University of Reading • conversation
March 22, 2024 ~8 min

The true cost of food is far higher than what you spend at the checkout counter

A new UN report finds that the true global cost of producing food is $12.7 trillion more than consumers pay at the checkout counter. We pay those uncounted costs in other ways.

Kathleen Merrigan, Executive Director, Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems, Arizona State University • conversation
Feb. 28, 2024 ~10 min

Experts Say Productivity Increases Might Explain US Economy’s Strength

VOA Learning English • voa
Feb. 26, 2024 ~6 min

Having a ‘regular doctor’ can significantly reduce GP workload, study finds

If all GP practices moved to a model where patients saw the same doctor at each visit, it could significantly reduce doctor workload while improving patient

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Feb. 23, 2024 ~5 min

Fewer Products to Choose from Can Lead to Better Sales

VOA Learning English • voa
Feb. 14, 2024 ~5 min


Switching to plant-based diets means cleaner air – and it could save more than 200,000 lives around the world

Switching to a plant-based diet could save lives.

Marco Springmann, Senior Researcher on Environment and Health, University of Oxford • conversation
Jan. 2, 2024 ~7 min

Technology is stealing your time in ways you may not realise – here’s what you can do about it

Technology is changing our perception of what time is for.

Vanda Černohorská, Postdoctoral Researcher, Czech Academy of Sciences • conversation
Dec. 6, 2023 ~7 min

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