Study: Opioids more likely to kill Americans than car crash
By Solange Ranger From Newsmax A shocking report published Monday by the National Safety Council says Americans are more likely to die of an opioid overdose than in an automobile crash. Americans now have a 1 in 96 chance of dying from…
5 Animals that create art
By Kristina C. From Care2 Animals can paint and make sculptures. But is it art? In a study published in 2006, Gisela Kaplan and Lesley J. Rogers examined this question very carefully. The researchers considered how animals perceive colors — elephants only see two pigments, while humans can…
What happens to zoo animals when a natural disaster approaches?
By Laura Goldman From Care2 With catastrophic hurricanes and other emergencies now occurring on a fairly regular basis, it’s more important than ever for zoos to protect their captive animals from harm. Unlike pets that can evacuate their homes with their…
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Clearing cobwebs
By Paul McGowan From PS Audio New information, new ideas, new concepts, different points of view all help us clear the mental cobwebs that collect over time. Like our fondness for an old pair of slippers, it’s easier to glide…
Guy sues 3M after a 40-year battle over who invented an everyday product
By Allan Smith From Business Insider An inventor who says he has more than 35 patents to his name is reopening a battle with a major company over who truly invented an everyday product. It’s the Post-it note. And the…
Progress made to rein in shell corporations, but more action needed
By John Ydstie FromWBFO 88.7 Buffalo The revelations in the Panama Papers have generated anger and disgust. Politicians and leaders in countries from Russia to Iceland to the oil-rich Gulf States are implicated. The irony is that while the shady…
A study finds men are overconfident and immodest — which may be why they’re more successful as entrepreneurs
By Shana Lebowitz From Business Insider A new study finds stressed-out men are less likely to be high-status leaders A psychologist has a simple theory that explains why you dread going to work in the morning Scientists say middle managers…
Pope should redistribute Vatican’s income first
By Greg Richter From Newsmax Conservative radio talk show host Michael Savage says if Pope Francis wants income redistribution he should start with his own Church. On his Friday show, Savage said he would bid $1 million for Michelangelo’s famous…
