With climate change forcing the temperatures to climb worldwide, what is the toll on our mental health? A study published in PLOS One found that hotter temperatures lead to a higher likelihood of self-reported bad mental health. The research team also found that people are willing to pay a steep price to avoid an additional hot day in terms of its impact on their mental health. The research team used data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, an ongoing process of health

Electric cars are touted to be the greener, more planet-friendly alternatives to the conventional fuel consuming ones. However, skeptics have often wondered about the efficacy of these ‘green’ alternatives, if they are really serving the purpose they are meant to serve. A new study may help put these speculations to rest. It was found that electric cars are comparatively environment-friendly almost everywhere in the world and can help fight climate change. The study was jointly

As all world leaders and scientists advocate social distancing to fight the spread of Covid-19, how effective is it as a preventive measure? Recent research, published in The Lancet Public Health, examined its efficacy in halting or slowing down the epidemic. To examine its effect, the researchers picked the city where the epidemic first appeared, Wuhan, China. Their findings show that an extended period of social distancing followed by a staggered return to work is likely to be the most