Noelle Talmon 
Can humans be sympathetic towards robots? A new study says they can, particularly if the machines act social or are autonomous. A new study published in the journal PLOS examined the human response when a robot asked, and sometimes begged, not to be turned off. Their findings are quite interesting. The Verge reports … Read More
Divorced middle-aged people are in worse financial shape than those who stay married, a new study from Australia has found. Those who got divorced in their 30s or 40s still cope with the financial aftermath into their 60s and 70s. According to the Australian Institute of Family Studies, divorced people aged 55 … Read More
Nature lovers can witness some of British Columbia’s most breathtaking views at the country’s biggest ski resort, Whistler Blackcomb. The vacation hotspot recently upped the ante by constructing a suspension bridge 2,000 meters high that is not recommended for those who are afraid of heights. The Cloudraker Skybridge spans 130 meters from Whistler Peak … Read More
Men’s office attire may need an overhaul. New research shows that wearing a necktie restricts blood flow to the brain. This can cause health issues such as headaches, dizziness and nausea. Robin Lüddecke and a team from the University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, decided to examine the effect of wearing a … Read More
If you and your spouse fight a lot, it could cause some serious health problems. A preliminary study from the Universities of Nevada and Michigan found that persistent marital conflict can be as bad as smoking and drinking. Researchers examined 373 heterosexual couples over the course of 16 years. Participants revealed whether … Read More
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