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Last update: November 21st, 2019 at 11:00 am

Today’s Video of the Day comes from Lancaster University and features a look at how taking a photo everyday can actually improve your mental wellbeing.

Video of the day

05-01-2018

Taking a photo everyday can actually improve mental wellbeing

We often times dismiss people taking photos with their phone as not being present or in-the-moment. …

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Today’s Video of the Day features a look at a new drug that can help the brain reboot and regenerate after excessive alcohol consumption.

02-11-2018

New drug could help the brain reboot after drinking

Today’s Video of the Day comes from the Universitat Rovira I Virgili (URV) and features a look at how we can define and prevent bullying.

01-31-2018

How to define and prevent bullying

Today’s Video of the Day comes from the American Chemical Society’s Reactions series and investigates whether or not low-carb diets are actually effective.

01-24-2018

Are low-carb diets really that effective?

Today’s Video of the Day comes from the National Institute of Standards and Technology and demonstrates why it’s so important to water your Christmas tree.

11-26-2017

The importance of watering your Christmas tree

Solar eclipse in the southern hemisphere

02-26-2017

Solar eclipse happening in the southern hemisphere on Sunday

A newly discovered skeleton may answer a question that has plagued historians and scientists: why did leprosy spread so suddenly in western Europe?

01-30-2017

Skeleton reveals hints of how leprosy spread in medieval Europe

It is difficult to overstate the extent of the craze surrounding French Bulldogs. Frenchies have become the 6th most popular pet dog breed in the U.S..

01-29-2017

Animal spotlight: French Bulldogs

In Georgia, 18 people were killed by violent, fast-moving severe storms that reportedly spawned tornadoes. The severe weather left a swath of destruction from Georgia to Mississippi. One Georgia mobile home park saw 40 homes leveled by an apparent tornado.

01-23-2017

Severe storms cause chaos in the U.S.

Massive alligator strolls through Florida nature center

01-18-2017

Massive alligator takes a stroll

Coffee lovers relish their morning coffee. So it makes sense that arabica coffee loving University of California scientists would sequence it's genome.

01-16-2017

Scientists love arabica coffee as much as we do

Machu Picchu is a stunning Inca citadel that sits high atop a mountain range, almost 8,000 feet above sea level, in present-day Peru.

01-15-2017

New7Wonders: Machu Picchu

Petra, one of the New7Wonders, is also known as The Rose City, a reference to the rich color of the stone out of which the city was carved.

01-14-2017

New7Wonders: Petra

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New research has revealed that climate change could soon create optimal conditions for diseases like malaria to spread beyond warm, tropical areas.

11-21-2019 Environment

Climate change could increase the risk of malaria in colder areas

New research has revealed that climate change could soon create...

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Overeating effectively “cuts the breaks” on the brain’s ability to reduce food intake, and can therefore cause neurological changes that lead to obesity.

11-21-2019 Lifestyle

Overeating can cause neurological changes that can lead to obesity

A new study released by the American Association for the...

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Morning people may have a lower risk of breast cancer compared to night owls, according to a new study.

11-21-2019 Lifestyle

Morning people may have a lower risk of breast cancer

Morning people may have a lower risk of breast cancer...

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The resting grounds of migratory birds located along their normal migration routes are no longer viable areas for either rest or food.

11-21-2019 Animals

Climate change is creating more challenges for migratory birds

Climate change is already shrinking habitats, warming ocean waters, and...

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A new study has revealed that the United States is at the top of the list of countries that are driving the global waste crisis.

11-20-2019 Environment

The United States produces three times the global average of waste

A new study has revealed that the United States is...

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Scientists at the University of Exeter have determined that hundreds of sharks and rays have been tangled in plastic marine waste.

11-20-2019 Animals

Hundreds of sharks and rays have gotten tangled in ocean plastic

Scientists at the University of Exeter have determined that hundreds...

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The results of a new study focused on 10,000 perfumes and their online ratings suggest that the most popular scents do not always make the highest-rated fragrances.

11-20-2019 Lifestyle

The most popular scents do not always make the most successful perfumes

The results of a new study focused on 10,000 perfumes...

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Critical new research from the Crowther Lab has revealed that restoring forests is the single most effective solution for mitigating climate change.

11-20-2019 Environment

Forest restoration can make a major impact in battling climate change

Critical new research from the Crowther Lab has revealed that...

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Traffic noise and other city sounds have been found to be harmful to robins as they can hinder the bird’s hearing.

11-19-2019 Animals

Traffic noises prevent robins from accurately assessing threats

A new study has revealed that it’s not just city...

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