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Children Who Nap Midday Are Happier, Excel Academically, and Have Fewer Behavioral Problems
Ask just about any parent whether napping has benefits and you’ll likely hear a resounding “yes,” particularly for the child’s mood, energy levels, and school performance.
Flexible Generators Turn Movement into Energy
Wearable devices that harvest energy from movement are not a new idea, but a material created at Rice University may make them more practical.
Cornell Team, EPA To Partner on Emissions Big Data Project
A team from associate professor Max Zhang’s lab will work with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over the next year on a machine learning model designed to predict fossil fuel emissions.
Native Plant Species May Be at Greater Risk from Climate Change Than Non-Natives
As spring advances across the Midwest, a new study looking at blooming flowers suggests that non-native plants might outlast native plants in the region due to climate change.
Stanford Engineers Develop a More Stable, Efficient Prosthetic Foot
Taking on a hiking trail or a cobblestone street with a prosthetic leg is a risky proposition – it’s possible, but even in relatively easy terrain, people who use prostheses to walk are more likely to fall than others.
