From the company Mattress Clarity, check out this list of 20 natural remedies for insomnia. While there are many causes (and “cures”) for sleeplessness, both natural and in chemical form, the degree of scientific support for these all vary greatly. Of course with that disclaimer know your results may vary. [VIA]
We all do it (I hope!), but how often do you think about your breath and breathing and how much actually goes on and changes in your body each time you inhale and exhale? Did you know that how you breathe can even change how you look? Check out today’s infographic from The Butterfly Effect Online to learn more. [VIA]
As science in general, and food science specifically change with out evolving world and societal norms, it’s no surprise that some have been working on finding new food sources, especially meat products, that are innovative and able to provide us with nourishment without sacrificing thousands of animals. From lab-grown meat products, to insect and plant proteins, today’s infographic looks at some of these innovations and how we might be getting out meat products in the future. [VIA]
Each of us has something different that brings us happiness and it is indeed a unique experience. However, there are certain chemical reactions in our bodies and environment that can affect how we feel. Today’s infographic explores some of those. [VIA]
Use the photos posted in this feature for writing prompts, warm-up activities, drawing templates or as part of a photo analysis.
Ninety years ago laboratory equipment and safety standards were a little more relaxed than today!
Circa 1928. “Takoma Park, Maryland. Washington Sanitarium laboratory.” National Photo Company Collection glass negative.
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We spend a great deal of our time indoors, and there are several toxins that can be in the air that over long periods can affect our health. Today’s infographic examines some of these toxins, then give suggestions for some low-maintenance plants that can be used as air purifiers to keep your air healthy. [VIA]
Most of the time we humans are thinking about going higher, and building bigger. However, there is much that lies below our feet. Today’s infographic shows some of the deepest places we know exist, or have explored, and even built to in the earth. [VIA]
Looking at the world as 100 people, (or a percentage of the population), we can see very interesting trends and shifts around the world in many areas. Each of the graphic in today’s graphic are also interactive on the source site, ourworldindata.org. There you can see others as well such as population distributions, levels of education, and political regimes (aside from the shown “democracies”. [VIA]
Love it or hate it, for most of us, winter means lots of the white stuff, and with Punxsutawney Phil predicting six more weeks of winter for us this morning, we might be in for more of it. It’s well known that no two snowflakes are ever identical, but did you know that snow came in so many shapes and sizes? Today’s infographic from Compound Interest runs through all the different varieties and shapes of snowflakes. Get your shovels ready!. [VIA]
I absolutely hate stinging things…bees and wasps in particular. If I had anything close to a borderline phobia, this would be it. I freeze even at the sight of a honeybee. This isn’t because I am allergic (though my wife is deathly so) but from a few times at my grandparent’s house as a kid when I was stung by a couple bees, and not even at the same time. It is interesting and important to see, however, just what the differences are between all these stingers, so you know who is safe, and who is made of pure evil. [VIA]
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