Why we need to figure out a theory of consciousness

May 13, 2018 08:58 am UTC| Insights & Views Health

Understanding the biology behind consciousness (or self-awareness) is considered by some to be the final frontier of science. And over the last decade, a fledgling community of consciousness scientists have gathered some...

Countries must compete for migrant workers to boost their economies

May 13, 2018 08:56 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy

Politicians and the media expend inordinate amounts of energy debating migration, often using nativist, populist and xenophobic rhetoric. This is despite the fact that, as of 2017, only three out of every 100 people a...

Schizophrenia affects your body, not just your brain – new study

May 13, 2018 08:54 am UTC| Insights & Views Health

Schizophrenia is considered a disorder of the mind, influencing the way a person thinks, feels and behaves. But our latest research shows that organs, other than the brain, also change at the onset of the...

How Big Oil distorts climate change reality with tweaks in language

May 13, 2018 08:50 am UTC| Insights & Views Business

Almost every climate scientist agrees human-caused climate change is a major global threat. Yet, despite efforts over the past 30 years to do something about it, emissions keep increasing. Any successful coordinated...

Refugees can actually create jobs for locals in growing cities – if given the chance

May 13, 2018 08:36 am UTC| Insights & Views

The term refugee conjures up certain images; bedraggled, desperate people hauling themselves onto lifeboats in the Mediterranean; or a vast sea of white tents complete with blue UN logo on the moon-like surface of some...

Your shampoo, hair spray and skin lotion may be polluting the air

May 13, 2018 08:33 am UTC| Insights & Views Nature

Millions of Americans apply personal care products every morning before heading to work or school. But these products dont stick to our bodies permanently. Over the course of the day, compounds in deodorants, lotions, hair...

Americans are more anxious than before

May 13, 2018 08:28 am UTC| Insights & Views Health

Americans are becoming more anxious about their safety, health, finances, politics and relationships, a new online poll from the American Psychiatric Association finds. Compared to the results of a similar poll a year...