Author: Diane Shipley
Want to feel good all day? Breakfast is the answer
If you want to avoid that mid-afternoon, exhausted, ‘MUST HAVE CHOCOLATE’ slump and feel good all day in general, your best bet is to load up your plate first thing. […]
Going to the theatre increases empathy, apparently
Whether we’re watching a Shakespearean tragedy or a seasonal morality tale, going to the theatre makes us more empathetic. At least, that’s according to a new study from the University […]
Yahoo, Google, and Amazon reveal the top Halloween costume searches
Google, Yahoo, and Amazon have revealed their top Halloween costume searches of the last week, and as Jezebel points out, the general public isn’t as imaginative as you might have […]
Changing your walk can change your mood, say scientists
A new study shows that changing how you walk can change how you feel. We all know that being in a good mood puts a spring in your step, but […]
Scientists find signs of brain activity in previously unresponsive patients
Scientists have found that looking at EEG brain scans in a new way shows signs of consciousness in some patients assumed to be in a vegetative state. As Wired reports, […]
Careless Whisper? Guardian raises major privacy concerns over ‘secret’ app
Yesterday evening, The Guardian broke a big story: they claimed that the secret-sharing app Whisper has been storing users’ location data against their wishes. What’s more, they said, Whisper has […]
Researchers want us to stop giving away personal information online
Researchers are studying why we willingly give away so much of our data online – and if there’s anything that would make us a little more cautious. Two academics from […]
Five books #WaterstonesTexan could have read instead of tweeting for help
Last night, an American tourist in London was accidentally locked in the Trafalgar Square branch of Waterstones when it closed at 9 PM. Or as any book lover would call […]
A new robot makes brain surgery for epilepsy easier
Engineers have developed a surgical robot that can perform brain surgery by entering through the cheek, allowing for a much quicker recovery. It’s designed to help patients with severe epilepsy, […]
Friends is coming to Netflix: could we BE any more excited?
How you doin’? If it hasn’t been your day, your week, your month or even your year, here’s something that could put a smile on your face: Friends is coming […]
