Month: May 2023

Can AI Chatbots Fill the Therapist Gap? Promising But Premature!

Imagine you’re at a crowded amusement park and the line for your favorite roller coaster is twice as long as usual. But wait! There’s a new ride in town – an AI chatbot that claims to be the next best therapist. With a shortage of mental health professionals coupled with a surge in demand for […]

Published on May 17, 2023

UN Sets Plan to Slash Plastic Waste by 80% by 2040!

Imagine a world where plastic pollution is reduced by 80%…by 2040! Well, that’s exactly what the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is proposing in their recent report. Just like following a blueprint to build a sturdy house, countries can use existing technologies and implement major policy changes to achieve this ambitious goal. The UNEP analyzed […]

Published on May 16, 2023

Study: Older Adults More Easily Distracted

Imagine trying to balance multiple tasks while juggling apples. Now imagine doing the same thing with watermelons! That’s what it’s like for older adults who are easily distracted, especially when they’re physically active. A recent study found that seniors have a tendency to lose focus more easily than younger individuals. The researchers concluded that this […]

Published on May 16, 2023