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Can you tell if someone is rich by looking at their face? A new study from the University of Toronto found people have the ability to predict if an … [Read more...] about Can you tell if someone is rich by looking at their face?
A third of nursing home residents experience ongoing, significant pain during the last six months of life. That's the finding of a a new study … [Read more...] about Many nursing home seniors are in serious pain in their final months: study
Is it possible to brew healthy beer? Grain, yeast, and hops may instantly come to mind when asked to name ingredients in beer. Probiotics probably … [Read more...] about Brew healthy beer: researchers create brew with benefits
Bans on school junk food work. That's the takeaway from a new study out of the University of New Brunswick. Cutting out snacks like chips and candy … [Read more...] about Bans on school junk food slims students down, study finds
Why are farmer suicide rates higher? Suicide rates for farm operators and workers are significantly higher than the rest of the overall working … [Read more...] about Why are so many farmers committing suicide?
What does it take for a gambling hobby to turn into a harmful addiction? A team of researchers, led by S.R. Currie with the University of Calgary’s … [Read more...] about Do you have a gambling problem? This new study will tell you.
Perhaps the most anticipated cosmic event of 2017, outer space enthusiasts are marking calendars for a total solar eclipse this summer. But those … [Read more...] about Toronto will see just 70% of the first total solar eclipse in 38 years
Concrete made with recycled tires. Why didn't anyone think of this sooner? Engineers at the University of British Columbia have developed more … [Read more...] about UBC engineers create stronger concrete by using recycled tires
The need for prescription drugs come with the risk the unused or expired pills will not be disposed of properly. That is why the University of … [Read more...] about Calgary pilot program aims to ensure safe disposal of prescription drugs
Want the best phone for recording concerts? Look no further. Standing in a crowd, phone raised high above heads bobbing in tune with the music, … [Read more...] about New OnePlus 5 could be best phone for recording concerts
