Science and Technology

Scientists: IQ tests are misleading

Canadian scientists wondered how well IQ tests reflect the level of intelligence in reality and whether their results can be used for various types of research. According to scientists from Western University, Canada, IQ tests are useless for determining the level of a person’s intellectual abilities.

24 December 2012, 11:18

The cause of obesity was found to be bacteria

Chinese scientists have found a link between obesity and bacteria that live in the intestines.

20 December 2012, 09:08

Beet juice lowers blood pressure

A glass of beetroot juice can help lower blood pressure, Australian scientists claim.

18 December 2012, 17:16

Periods when you can prevent Alzheimer's disease have been named

Alzheimer's disease is often called a disease of the elderly, but the fight against this disease must begin in school and lasts a lifetime. This is the conclusion reached by scientists at the Alzheimer's Disease Research Foundation in the UK.

18 December 2012, 10:07

Paralyzed woman controls artificial arm with thought

52-year-old American Jan Schuermann, whose entire body is paralyzed, has learned to control a mechanical arm using her mind. The complex mechanical device is controlled using impulses that come from the human brain.

18 December 2012, 08:30

Energy drinks are no more effective than coffee

Energy drinks became famous for their “wings” and quickly gained people’s trust, firmly establishing themselves on supermarket shelves.

15 December 2012, 11:45

Even one cigarette a day doubles the risk of a heart attack

Women who smoke even one cigarette a day have a higher risk of sudden death from heart attack and other heart disease compared to non-smoking women.

14 December 2012, 12:13

Abruptly giving up fatty foods is comparable to giving up drugs

Most people probably don’t find Lenten salads appetizing or enthusiastic, but rather depressing and stressful.

13 December 2012, 10:15

Beer is an effective remedy for runny nose and colds

Japanese scientists have discovered that beer, a favorite of many, can help cure runny noses and colds.

13 December 2012, 09:17

Coffee helps reduce cancer risk

There is good news for coffee lovers. In addition to the fact that this aromatic drink helps people to perk up, it also reduces the risk of developing oral cancer by almost half. Therefore, a cup of coffee in the morning can be drunk not only for a final awakening, but also as a preventive measure to reduce the threat of dangerous cancer.

12 December 2012, 10:39