A new study from the University of Alberta suggests that shiatsu, the traditional Japanese massage method, may work as a non-pharmacologic sleep aid, particularly for people suffering from insomnia derived from chronic pain. “We know that sleep involves both physiology and learning. You don’t just flip a switch and go to sleep,” says Cary Brown, an…
New University Study Finds Undeniable Link Between Exercise and Elderly Health
A recent study by the University of Missouri-Columbia has confirmed something many have known for quite some time: regular exercise staves off the effects of age on physical health. Using 38 residents at TigerPlace, a community home for the elderly in Columbia, Missouri, over the course of a year, university researchers determined that those older…
Google Hopes to Reduce Fatal Auto Accidents With Completely Autonomous Vehicles
Tech superpower Google is not only planning to enter the automotive industry, but also hopes to take humans out of the driver’s seat with a new, self driving car. The innovative company announced last month that it plans to begin testing about 100 of two-seat, self-driving vehicles. “We’ve been working toward the goal of vehicles that…
Scientists Take a Great Leap Toward Detecting Blindness, Fighting Glaucoma with New Mobile Technologies
A new device, known simply as the EyeGo, has been developed by scientists at Stanford University to improve eye care across the world. Using an iPhone app, an onboard camera, and a sort of telescopic lens, EyeGo takes high-definition photographs of the front and back of the eye. This huge improvement to eye care, particularly…
Couple Finds Python Hidden Beneath Couch Cushions in Long Island
When flipping over a couch cushion, most expect to find coins, a missing hair tie, or other lost items. A Long Island couple moving in to their new apartment this week were in for a surprise when they flipped over a couch’s cushions and found not crumbs, but a 3-foot-python.The SPCA has determined that the…
Excessive Levels of Fluoride Found in Edson, Alberta Public Water
The water supply for the town of Edson, Alberta has been found to contain levels of fluoride that exceed the level deemed appropriate by the Health Canada Guidelines, according to the Edson Leader.Fluoride, a naturally-occurring mineral found in a variety of foods and water, can be beneficial for a population’s dental health if kept at…
Pink 5.5 Carat Diamond Sells For More Than $9 Million
UPDATED 1/15/21 An oval pink diamond sold for $9.5 million at Christie’s New York Important Jewels sale on Tuesday, June 10. The light pink diamond was 5.5 carats. An original estimate placed the diamonds value at $7.5 million. “Colored diamonds continued their fabulous run at Christie’s spring auction season, with multiple phone lines bidding enthusiastically…
The Guardian: Russia Purposely Suppressing Free Speech with ‘Waves of Propaganda’
In yet another public outcry against the Kremlin’s actions in Ukraine, one branch of the international civil and human rights group PEN, most well-known for their vocal stance against literary censorship and the abridgment of free speech, has accused Vladimir Putin and the rest of the Russian Federation’s of using an endless propaganda campaign to…
Vladimir Putin Fans: Get Ready to Find Your New Favorite T-Shirt
No other garment is as versatile or widely loved as the T-shirt. For 95 percent of Americans, the T-shirt can serve as an individual statement to show off a favorite band, a low-cost work uniform with a printed logo, or an easy promotion for a corporation. Now, thanks to a Moscow department store, Russians can…
History Center of Olmsted County Begins Renovations
On Tuesday, June 10, demolitions marked the start of a new renovation project at the History Center of Olmsted County in Rochester, Minn. According to local news station KTTC, the renovations are expected to transform the center’s exhibit hall into a brand-new space for programming and new exhibits. A temporary exhibit has been…