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Personal well-being is linked to national satisfaction, especially when times are tough
The country where you live can have a big impact on your life. A new study of people from 128 countries finds that the more satisfied people are with their country, the better they feel about their lives — especially people who have low incomes or …
Family mealtimes play a role in health of children with asthma
The amount of time families spend eating meals together has been linked to the health and well-being of children and teens, with families who eat together regularly reporting declines in substance abuse, eating disorders, and unhealthy weight in the…
Study links physical activity to political participation
How is going for a jog like voting for president? As far as our brains are concerned, physical activity and political activity are two sides of the same coin. Scientists found that people who live in more active states are also more likely to vote. …
Inside a snowstorm: Scientists obtain close-up look at Old Man Winter
In this winter of heavy snows–with more on the way this week–nature’s bull’s-eye might be Oswego, N.Y., and the nearby Tug Hill Plateau.
There the proximity of the Great Lakes whips wind and snow into high gear. Old Man Winter then blows acr…
Iowa State, Ames Lab researcher developing bio-based polymers that heal cracks
AMES, Iowa — Michael Kessler has worked with polymers that repair themselves when they crack. And he’s worked with polymers made from vegetable oils. Now he’s working to combine the two technologies.
Kessler, an Iowa State University…
