More consensual touch helps ease or buffer against mental and physical complaints, meta-analysis showsWhether it is a hug from a friend or the caress of a weighted blanket, the sensation of touch appears to bring benefits for the body and mind, researchers say.The sense of touch is the first to develop in babies and is crucial in allowing us to experience the environment around us as well as communicate. Indeed, the loss of touch from others during the Covid pandemic hit many hard. Continue...
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill researchers have discovered that tardigrades—microscopic animals famed for surviving harsh extremes—have an unusual response to radiation.
Paying with physical notes could help rein in spending more than using cards. Research suggests using cash causes 20 per cent more psychological pain. The pain of handing over money is higher for those who are poor or very frugal
Making ever smaller and more powerful chips requires new ultrathin materials: 2D materials that are only 1 atom thick, or even just a couple of atoms. Think about graphene or ultra-thin silicon membrane for instance.
There are around 2.8m lost pensions in the UK worth around £26.6bn. Savers typically lose track of them when they move house.
UPI rule change for PPIs: Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and wallets like Paytm, PhonePe, and Amazon have become integral to our daily transactions. Whether it's paying for groceries, bills, or other expenses, we rely on these platforms regularly. However, a common complaint among users is the limited flexibility in using wallet funds for UPI transactions. Typically, you can only use wallet money through the issuer's app, like PhonePe for PhonePe wallet. Using the same funds through other UPI...
We at Trusted Reviews know the importance of benchmark testing, especially when it comes to reviewing smartphones. A crucial part of our testing process is benchmarking the CPU's processing power, the GPU's graphical power, and a range of battery/charge tests to help you understand exactly what a smartphone offers, whether it’s a budget option like the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the top-end Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. However, these tests can also be useful for you at home, helping give you...
ARE you ready to solve one of the most challenging optical illusions ever created? This mind-bending brainteaser will test your eyesight and intelligence as you try to uncover the hidden mystery. A
Plastic is ubiquitous. It's in the clothes we wear, wrapped around the food we eat and in the toothpaste we use. It floats in the oceans and litters the snow on Mount Everest.
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) says the challenges encountered by formal business operators regarding the statutory 10 percent trading margin on To access this post, you must purchase a subscription. Please click the button below to visit our subscriptions page to select a package. Subscriptions
If you would like to make your research process or workflow a little easier and less time-consuming you might be interested in harnessing the power of OpenAI’s ChatGPT AI assistant when you are carrying out research across various areas. Whether it be academic, personal improvement or business research you can easily and quickly use ChatGPT […]
The new Rejsekort travel app – which will eventually replace the card used on Danish public transport – was released on Tuesday to a limited number of users.