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AdvertisementLow-Income Workers Lag in Vaccination
In Germany, there is a significant difference in COVID-19 vaccination rates between high and low-income earners, according to a study by the Economic and Social
Neanderthal’s 51,000-Year-Old Bone Artwork
In the Harz region of Lower Saxony, Germany, a phalanx or toe bone of an extinct deer with striking engravings was recently discovered. An analysis
Why People Prefer Rounded Numbers
A recent study conducted by scientists at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, USA, has found that people tend to prefer rounded numbers over exact
Dementia patients benefit from quiz games.
Researchers have found evidence that simple quiz games and letter puzzles have a significant positive impact on people with dementia. In a pilot study conducted
94% Success Rate Divorce Formula
Mathematicians have developed a simple formula that can predict whether a marriage will last or end in divorce. The formula, created by psychology professor John
Moths Hear Ultrasound Frequencies
The Great Wax Moth has an incredibly simple yet powerful hearing ability that can detect ultrasound up to 300 kHz. This is in stark contrast
Mind-Reading Headset Developed
Researchers at MIT have developed a headset that can be controlled by thoughts. The device, called AlterEgo, uses electric signals in facial muscles to interpret
Smartphones strain relationships
The negative impact of smartphones on relationships has been highlighted in a recent study by ElitePartner. The study shows that excessive use of mobile devices
Top Couple Disputes in Relationships
A new study has revealed the most common topics of arguments among couples in Germany, as well as the most frequent triggers for men and
What do cats say with ‘meow’?
A recent study conducted by a cat lover and expert in phonetics, Susanne Schötz, aims to explore the possibility of communication between humans and cats.