Month: September 2021

Comparing seniors who relocate long-distance shows where you live affects your longevity

Moving to certain locations in the U.S. can have a significant impact on the longevity of senior citizens, according to new research. 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 in pioneering Self-Enhancement Science […]

Published on September 1, 2021

When walked on, these wooden floors harvest enough energy to turn on a lightbulb

Researchers are tapping into an unexpected energy source right under our feet: wooden floorings. Their nanogenerator enables wood to generate energy from our footfalls. They also improved the wood used in the their nanogenerator with a combination of a silicone coating and embedded nanocrystals, resulting in a device that was 80 times more efficient — […]

Published on September 1, 2021

Airlines May Start Banning Cloth Masks

The friendly skies are becoming not-so-friendly to passengers wearing cloth masks. Several airlines overseas are already banning cloth masks and requiring that travelers wear surgical masks, FFP2 masks, KN95 or N95 masks without valves on flights. According to Fortune,… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of […]

Published on September 1, 2021