A new Stanford University study shows global warming has increased economic inequality since the 1960s.
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Mixing Lawn Grass Varieties Could Trim Fall Armyworm Infestations
A simple change in the choice of grass varieties for many lawns in the United States could be a key tool for fending off fall armyworm infestations, according to new research.
Study Highlights Global Burden of Emergency Diseases And Conditions
In 2015, about half of the world’s 28 million human deaths were the result of medical emergencies, with the bulk of the burden borne by poorer nations, according to a statistical analysis of information from nearly 200 countries by a Johns Hopkins Medicine researcher.
Empathy Often Avoided Because of Mental Effort
Even when feeling empathy for others isn't financially costly or emotionally draining, people will still avoid it because they think empathy requires too much mental effort, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association.
Was the Restaurant Really That Bad – or Was It Just the Rain?
There are a few things that will result in poor customer reviews of a restaurant: bad service, bad food – and bad weather.
Those Home-Delivered Meal Kits Are Greener Than You Thought, New Study Concludes
Meal kit services, which deliver a box of pre-portioned ingredients and a chef-selected recipe to your door, are hugely popular but get a bad environmental rap due to perceived packaging waste.