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Healthier Living Through Technology
By Staff Reporter | Dec 16, 2019 01:42 PM EST
If you could use a little help staying on top of your health goals, (said anyone reading this article), we have a few device suggestions for you! Long gone are the days where you put a big X on the wall calendar signifying that you worked out that day.
Could CBD Be Used in Place of Dangerous Pharmaceuticals: What We Know
By Staff Reporter | Dec 02, 2019 12:52 PM EST
In recent years, CBD has gained immense popularity. Although some people have been aware of its medicinal properties for a long time, federal regulation prevented scientists from doing extensive research on this compound until now.
The Relation Between Alcohol Consumption and Academic Performance: How to Reduce Binge Drinking in College?
By Staff Reporter | Nov 22, 2019 04:20 PM EST
Which one of us didn't like the feeling of freedom and fun parties that are necessary attributes of college life?
Improve Your Daily Life By Stimulating Your Senses
By Staff Reporter | Dec 02, 2019 01:22 PM EST
We hope you feel ready to take on these simple steps and start to feel the benefits of stimulating your senses. It makes a difference to our overall mood, our experience of the world, and keeps us sharp and more open to the delights of life.
That New Yarn? -- Wearable, Washable Textile Devices Are Possible With MXene-Coated Yarns
By Staff Reporter | Oct 10, 2019 11:52 PM EDT
Producing functional fabrics that perform all the functions we want, while retaining the characteristics of fabric we're accustomed to is no easy task.
Controlling superconducting regions within an exotic metal
By Staff Reporter | Oct 10, 2019 11:44 PM EDT
Superconductivity has fascinated scientists for many years since it offers the potential to revolutionize current technologies. Materials only become superconductors - meaning that electrons can travel in them with no resistance - at very low temperatures.
Army Bio-Inspired Theoretical Research May Make Robots More Effective On The Future Battlefield
By Staff Reporter | Oct 10, 2019 12:48 AM EDT
In an effort to make robots more effective and versatile teammates for Soldiers in combat, Army researchers are on a mission to understand the value of the molecular living functionality of muscle, and the fundamental mechanics that would need to be replicated in order to artificially achieve the capabilities arising from the proteins responsible for muscle contraction.
Graphene Substrate Improves The Conductivity Of Carbon Nanotube Network
By Staff Reporter | Oct 10, 2019 12:42 AM EDT
Transparent conductive films (TCFs) have many applications in touch screens, organic light emitting diodes and solar cells. These applications need materials that are strong, energy efficient and stable, which is why companies and researchers are interested in carbon-based materials.
Threshold-Dependent Gene Drives In Wild Populations
By Staff Reporter | Oct 10, 2019 12:36 AM EDT
The BioScience Talks podcast features discussions of topical issues related to the biological sciences. By altering the heritability of certain traits, gene drive technologies have the potential to spread desired genes through wild populations. In practice, this could lead to mosquito populations that, for example, bear traits making them resistant to the spread of malaria. Despite the huge potential for improving human well-being, concern exists that gene drives could fail in the wild or, perhaps more concerning, spread beyond their intended target populations.
How Reliable are Wearable Medical Monitoring Devices?
By Ernest Hamilton | Sep 23, 2019 08:55 AM EDT
Due to the growing demand from consumers who want to take control of their health, wearable medical monitoring devices are becoming more and more popular throughout the world. There are various types of devices on the market which collect data about your health and fitness, but how reliable are they? Read on to find out.
Top Reviewer Asks Questions Regarding PureVPN No-Log Audit!
By Ernest Hamilton | Sep 09, 2019 04:32 PM EDT
We see many VPN services claiming to keep No Logs of user data. This term has been heavily marketed by all of these VPN brands for so many years. Apparently, this was done in response to allegations made by Tor and other cyber security enthusiasts who have been wary regarding the reliability of VPN brands.
5 Ways To Shop In An Eco-Friendly Way
By Ernest Hamilton | Sep 09, 2019 04:33 PM EDT
It is a crucial time to help make changes towards the environment and try to lower the carbon footprint. We have already polluted our oceans, affected our environment and have caused global warming.
Microsoft 70-533 Exam Replacement: Important Details to Know
By Ernest Hamilton | Aug 19, 2019 09:42 AM EDT
The need to replace outdated technologies has led Microsoft to update its certifications. This is because the company saw it necessary to go with the pace of evolving technologies. This has led to the retirement of some exams.
5 Benefits Of Laser Eye Surgery
By Hannah Smith | Jul 31, 2019 09:21 AM EDT
Laser eye surgery is costly. Many who need it are unsure that it is worth it because of the price. There is also that small detail of all the post-surgery care that is required.
How AI is Finding New Cures in Old Drugs
By Staff Reporter | May 05, 2019 10:44 PM EDT
With the rapid pace of changes in medicine and treatments, keeping up with these continuously evolving changes is often not possible. This is where AI steps in.

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Productive Practices to Employ in Your Everyday Life

Staying active, productive, and keeping your mind at work, is a great way of staying healthy and happy. This is particularly true during lockdown, when it can feel easy to slip into a rut of laziness, without any clear-cut schedule. But with monotony talking its toll and resulting in a serious lack of motivation for many, how do we keep on top of a consistent workflow and schedule? Stuck for inspiration on how to stay productive and pro-active during the self-isolation, and also generally in your everyday life going forward? Take a look at this short list that we’ve compiled, detailing some practices that you might want to try and employ where possible.