Month: October 2018

More young people are choosing not to drink alcohol

Young people in England aren’t just drinking less alcohol — a new study shows that more of them are never taking up alcohol at all, and that the increase is widespread among young people. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future […]

Published on October 10, 2018

Even when presented with facts, supported by evidence, many choose not to believe them

In an era of fact-checking and ‘alternative facts,’ many people simply choose not to believe research findings and other established facts, according to a new article. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the charge […]

Published on October 9, 2018

How wasp and bee stinger designs help deliver the pain

Next time you’re stung by a wasp or a honeybee, consider the elegantly designed stinger that caused you so much pain. Researchers found that the stingers of the two species are about five times softer at the tip than at the base to make it easier to pierce skin. The stingers are harder closer to […]

Published on October 9, 2018