Chasing Hobbies Over Achievement Boosts Happiness

Summary: Individuals emphasizing freedom and hobbies experienced a boost in well-being, whereas those prioritizing achievement felt less happy. The research showed that valuing ‘hedonism’ and ‘self-direction’ led to increased happiness…

Sex-Specific Inflammation Links to Teen Depression

Summary: A new study uncovers a unique relationship between inflammatory proteins and adolescent depression. The study, part of the IDEA project, distinguishes how different cytokines are related to depression in…

Chip designer Arm targets $52 bn valuation in year’s largest IPO

Arm’s semiconductor design is integrated into the vast majority of smartphones worldwide. British chip designer Arm is targeting a valuation of more than $52 billion for its initial public offering…

Sit Less, Think More: Over 10hr Sedentary Time A Day Hike Dementia Risk

Summary: Adults over 60, who engage in more than 10 hours of sedentary behavior daily, have a heightened risk of dementia. The study revealed that the pattern of sedentary behavior…

Amazon says its increasing pay for contracted delivery drivers

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Amazon says it’s boosting pay for contracted drivers who deliver millions of packages to customers every day. The company announced at a conference for delivery firms…

Israel flies drone taxi over Jerusalem

The Israel National Drone Initiative aims to build air taxis in a bid to ease persistent traffic woes. An air taxi flew over Jerusalem on Wednesday as part of an…

Tobacco and Cannabis Combo Ups Anxiety and Depression Risk

Summary: A new study indicates a link between the co-use of tobacco and cannabis and heightened rates of anxiety and depression. Analyzing data from the COVID-19 Citizens Health Study, researchers…

Healthy Habits Are Key to Curbing Depression’s Hold

Summary: A new study delves into the role of lifestyle choices in mitigating depression risks. Drawing from the UK Biobank, researchers analyzed data from nearly 290,000 participants, determining that seven…

EU to probe China electric car subsidies

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen has called on the bloc to define its own approach to Beijing. Brussels will investigate Chinese state subsidies for electric cars, EU chief Ursula…

New electrolyte goes extra mile for faster EV charging