Tag: better
Bird-Watching Is Better When You Unplug
The Wonders of Bird-Watching without Tech By Derek Lovitch edited by Kate Wong A Boreal Owl emerges from its roost to begin its evening of hunting activities in Northern Minnesota. The Boreal Owl is a tiny but fierce gnome of the deep boreal forest—the belt of cold, wet, largely coniferous forest that encircles the North…
‘The devil wants this pattern of mass death repeated’: Actors Guild of Nigeria calls for better regulation after two actors die
After two actors died in Owerri, Imo State, AGN head Emeka Rollas drew comparisons to events last year, when popular Nollywood actor Junior Pope drowned The president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria has called for mass prayers and increased unionisation after the death of two actors in Owerri, the capital city of Imo State.…
Better Refrigerators, Washing Machines, Furniture and Tires Are Mandated for Europe’s Circular Economy
Europe Targets Clothes, Appliances and Tires in Crackdown on Wasteful Consumerism New European Union regulations will require products that last longer and are easier to recycle By James Fernyhough & E&E News Join Our Community of Science Lovers! CLIMATEWIRE | BRUSSELS — Textiles, furniture, tires and mattresses will be subject to much stricter design standards…
AI Report Highlights Smaller, Better, Cheaper Models
Where AI Is Now: Smaller, Better, Cheaper Models A state of the AI industry report shows that 2024 was a breakthrough year for small, sleek models to rival the behemoths By Nicola Jones & Nature magazine Top AI models’ performance is improving quickly, and the competition between them is growing ever fiercer. The artificial intelligence…
Syrians Demand Better Protection Amid a Spate of Kidnappings
Syria After Civil War When the new government took over, it dismissed the Assad regime police and other forces, leaving a security vacuum. Now, many residents fear going out after dark. By Raja Abdulrahim Photographs by Kiana Hayeri Reporting from Homs, Syria The first ransom demand came in a text message on Sami al-Izoo’s phone…
Transgender Youth Have Better Emotional Health after Taking Hormones, New Study Finds
Transgender Youth Have Better Emotional Health after Taking Hormones, New Study Finds Hormone therapy improves transgender young people’s well-being and social relationships, but Trump’s recent executive order and state bans threaten to take it away By Tyler Santora edited by Tanya Lewis A demonstrator at the Rise Up for Trans Youth rally against President Donald Trump’s executive…
Broken Legs and Ankles Heal Better If You Walk on Them within Weeks
Opinion Broken Legs and Ankles Heal Better If You Walk on Them within Weeks Using crutches for months is largely a thing of the past. Early weight-bearing has real benefits By Lydia Denworth edited by Josh Fischman Twenty years ago my husband, Mark, broke his left ankle and was in a cast and on crutches…
New Psychotherapies That Focus on Positive Experiences Could Better Treat Depression and Anxiety
New Psychotherapies That Focus on Positive Experiences Could Better Treat Depression and Anxiety These novel treatments help people with depression and anxiety find joy in life By Francine Russo edited by Gary Stix Small pleasures: A new therapy encourages patients to focus on enjoyable experiences, however tiny. Katie, a 40-year-old woman in the county of…
Reeves pledges to ‘make UK better off’ on China visit
Making working people in Britain better off will be at the “forefront” of the chancellor’s mind during her visit to China, the Treasury has said, following criticism of the trip amid trouble on the financial markets at home. Rachel Reeves will meet her opposite number in Beijing this weekend to explore trade and investment opportunities…
Child mental health crisis: Better resilience is the solution, say experts
She has seen a surge in schoolchildren struggling. “It really impacts pupils at secondary school, but some are as young as seven,” she explains. “We’re seeing children with depression, anxiety and stress – and that’s leading to panic attacks, self-harm and eating disorders. They’re not making it to school or are so anxious they cannot…
Harlan Coben says ‘quite a bit of tragedy’ in his 20s made him a better writer
Bestselling author and Netflix producer said extensive early experience of grief was ‘very cruel but effective teacher’ American thriller writer Harlan Coben said experiencing “quite a bit of tragedy” in his 20s made him a better writer. The bestselling author, who wrote the Myron Bolitar thriller series and novels turned Netflix shows such as Fool…
UK-EU youth mobility scheme key to better EU relations, says top diplomat
Germany’s ambassador to UK suggests Starmer will have to agree to concessions like youth mobility in order to secure economic benefits Keir Starmer’s efforts to reset Britain’s relations with its European allies is contingent upon a UK-EU youth mobility scheme, a top diplomat has indicated. Miguel Berger, Germany’s ambassador to the UK, said stability across…
Selena Gomez’s Celebrity Crushes Are Better Than That Same Old Love
Selena Gomez shared that her celebrity crushes were Chad Michael Murray and Jesse McCartney when she was a kid, admitting that Jesse’s “Beautiful Soul” music video was “life-changing” for her. Selena Gomez‘s heart wants what it wants. And when she was younger, the Only Murders in the Building star’s heart was reserved for her two…
Is Liverpool’s new front three even better than Salah, Mane & Firmino?
Mohamed Salah, Luis Diaz and Cody Gakpo have scored 30 goals between them this season in the Premier League When Jurgen Klopp fashioned his great Liverpool team, Mohamed Salah was the final piece in an attacking triumverate that matched anything in Europe. With Salah on the right providing a blizzard of goals, Brazil’s Roberto Firmino…
The World’s Smallest Pasta Is Not Very Tasty
Chemists Seeking Better Bandages Make World’s Smallest Pasta Researchers seeking better bandages are creating extremely thin fibers of starch By Ben Guarino edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier A bowl of plain noodles (a strand of the world’s tiniest pasta, not pictured, is invisible). Join Our Community of Science Lovers! The skinniest pasta yet made—let’s call…