Overinvolvement of Parents Causes Stressful Conditions to Children, Study Suggests Posted January 15, 2020 Children with helicopter parents—those who are excessively involved in their child’s life—are likely to suffer from burnout, a study suggests. …
First Marvel Comic Published Sells for $1.26 Million Posted January 14, 2020 A near-mint condition copy of the very first Marvel comic published sold for $1.26 million at a public auction in Texas. The issue, called Marvel Comics
Young US Workers Feel Guilty about Taking Vacations Posted January 13, 2020 Younger workers in the United States tend to feel guilty about taking vacations, according to a new report. Online travel agency Priceline commissioned Savanta, a market resear…
Study: Having Fewer Friends Can Make People Happier Posted January 12, 2020 Scientists found that people who have fewer friends in real life are happier than those who have plenty of friends. Researchers from the University of Leeds conducted the study…
Light Pollution Contributes to Insect Population Decline, Study Says Posted January 11, 2020 A study has found that artificial light at night is one of the reasons for the diminishing number of insects around the world. The growing concern on the effects of insect decl…
Researchers Create Artificial Skin That Allows Touch from Distance Posted January 10, 2020 Researchers created an artificial skin that enables users to feel someone's touch from a distance. A team of scientists from Northwestern University developed the skin, which i…
US Luxury Malls Growing, while More Affordable Shops Struggle Posted January 9, 2020 Upscale shopping centers in the United States are thriving, while their inexpensive counterparts suffer from store closures. …
Indonesian Children Given Chicks and Seeds to Spend Less Time Online Posted January 8, 2020 An Indonesian city wants students in elementary and middle school to take care of chicks or grow chili plants to reduce the time they spend online. Bandung City in West Java, I…
Soups Effective in Fighting Malaria, Study Says Posted January 7, 2020 Scientists from Imperial College London and Great Osmond Street Hospital found that homemade soups are effective in fighting malaria, a mosquito-borne illness. …
University Professor Accused of Encouraging Students to Vote Dishonestly Posted January 6, 2020 A UK professor’s social media post received negative reactions after being misinterpreted by some netizens. In October, Carrie Paechter