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Gently stroking babies before medical procedures may reduce pain processing

Researchers found that gently stroking a baby seems to reduce activity in the infant brain associated with painful experiences. Their results suggest that lightly brushing an infant at a certain speed — of approximately 3 centimeters per second — could provide effective pain relief before clinically necessary medical procedures. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. […]

Published on December 17, 2018

Drivers who can ‘bid’ for parking spaces may improve parking options around the world

Researchers have developed a parking algorithm that allows drivers to ‘bid’ for a curbside spot in urban areas. A smartphone app that uses the algorithm can offer a practical solution to the problem of bottleneck parking in low supply areas and empty lots outside the immediate sphere of demand. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. […]

Published on December 17, 2018

Do you know the carbon footprint of your food choices?

Consumers greatly underestimate the energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions associated with their food choices, but they’ll favor items with a lower carbon footprint if they’re given clear information on the label, 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 […]

Published on December 17, 2018