Traffic pollution policy saves lives

A Tsinghua team has tested various plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (pictured) and found that a range of different travel profiles affects emission mitigation benefits. They encourage policy-makers to take a nuanced view of the benefits.

How rising temperatures will hit worker productivity

Climate change is already reducing labor productivity. Researchers are now revealing the potential costs and exploring the best mitigation tactics.

Parents can help curb cyberbullying in teens

Snooping through a teenager’s social media isn’t the best way to prevent cyberbullying — here’s what works instead.

Why your job status helps predict work resilience

A case study looking at the COVID-19 pandemic showed that the productivity of those who consider themselves to be in ‘low-status’ jobs rebounded better than others.

Are sugary drinks linked to hair loss?

A recent survey study from scientists at Tsinghua University suggests that drinking large volumes of sugary drinks increased the likelihood of male pattern hair loss1 more than threefold, but this finding requires more investigation.