These could be the stuff of nightmares — if they weren’t so damn cute. Scientists at the University of Washington have developed adorable little electronic “microfliers,” the size of a postage stamp, that fold like origami paper in midair to change their flight pattern. The origami micros weigh less than a small nail and come … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. While it can be easy to think you have covid every time you are faced with a mild cold and a scratchy throat, there are many other viruses you could be sick with. The flu and common cold, … Read more
In the middle of a scorching heat wave, more than 3,000 New Yorkers came together in Central Park to break a world record. Billed as the city’s largest LGBTQ+ Fashion Week bash, Dreamland broke the Guinness World Record for fashion show attendees on Saturday at the ticketed extravaganza at the park’s SummerStage. Dreamland’s attendance broke … Read more
New research has shown that pregnant women exposed to air pollution give birth to smaller babies. Conversely, women living in greener areas have larger offspring — and environment health may help counteract the overall negative effects of pollution on pregnancy, the findings of a study conducted in Northern Europe suggest. “Our results suggest that pregnant … Read more
This report may not be the breath of fresh air climate experts hoped. Air pollution reduces the average life span globally by 2.3 years, making it the “greatest external threat to human life expectancy,” according to the annual Air Quality Life Index report published Tuesday. Researchers from the Energy Policy Institute at the University of … Read more
She’s not on board with this in-flight beverage. “For any passengers out there, whether you are a frequent flyer, an occasional flyer, a seasonal flyer or will be a first-time flyer soon, I would like to say to you: never drink tap water from the plane bathroom,” flight attendant Celina Bedding told The Mirror on … Read more
Mosquitoes top the list as the most annoying part of summer, new research suggests. A recent survey of 2,000 adults revealed more than a quarter (28%) said that mosquitoes are the most frustrating part of the summer months, with sweating and excessive heat tied for second (27%). Bugs are a real nuisance for many. So … Read more
As if Manhattan rentals weren’t already doggone expensive, animal lovers have to cough up an extra $250 in pet rent per month. It’s one of the reasons why our so-called greatest city in the world was ranked nearly dead last for pet-friendly metropolises, despite the estimated 1.1 million furry residents inhabiting the Big Apple. According … Read more
Certain groups of people may have twice the risk of dying from a heart attack during heat waves and high levels of fine particulate pollution, according to a new study published in Circulation, the journal of the American Heart Association (AHA). Researchers analyzed the specifics of over 202,000 heart attacks that occurred in the Chinese province of … Read more
Washing hair is sometimes not enough to combat dandruff. Scalp and skin experts say there are various causes for the flaky skin condition — and not everyone can get rid of it by using standard shampoo. Alexia Donovan, director of client services at the Barber Surgeons Guild, a hair restoration and grooming lounge with locations in New York … Read more