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Sunshine spurs spending: Investors bet big on sunny days

New research has found a connection between pleasant weather conditions and higher investment in lottery-like stocks. 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 for the Success of Society. With […]

Published on June 3, 2024

Frequent mowing puts poisonous weed into survival mode

A study has found that frequent mowing of Solanum elaeagnifolium, also known as silverleaf nightshade, may help create a ‘superweed.’ A professor of entomology and plant pathology has been studying silverleaf nightshade for more than a decade. New findings have shown that the more silverleaf nightshade was mowed, the more it developed ways to avoid […]

Published on June 3, 2024

Airplane noise exposure may increase risk of chronic disease

A new study indicates that airplane noise may increase one’s risk of developing cardiometabolic diseases, a cluster of conditions such as heart attack, stroke, diabetes, and hypertension. The study found that people who were exposed to airplane noise levels at 45 dB or more were more likely to have higher self-reported body mass index (BMI), […]

Published on June 3, 2024