Living Hells for Pedestrians! The Top Five Worst Traffic Safety Countries in the World Amélie Poulain2023-08-0902.2K views In recent years, there have been many fatal car accidents in Taiwan, and drunk driving problems were also serious, making Taiwan known as a pedestrian hell. According to the number of traffic accident deaths per 100,000 people, the World Bank lists the world’s top five pedestrian hells, namely Dominican, Zimbabwe, Venezuela, Liberia, and Eritrea. Read more
People Sleep Too Little should Be Careful to Grow a Big Belly Amélie Poulain2023-08-0501.5K views Studies have found that too little sleep time not only leads to poor energy during the day and inability to concentrate but also leads to increased visceral fat. For people who sleep less than seven hours, the total amount of visceral fat will increase by 12 grams for every hour of sleep lost. Therefore, they will naturally become a big-belly person. Read more
Long-COVID Sequelae, Brain Fog Phenomenon is Like Aging 10 Years Old Amélie Poulain2023-07-3101.5K views After COVID-19 subsided, people resumed traveling and living without masks. But some people are still affected by “brain fog”, persistent symptoms such as inability to concentrate and memory loss. The latest research in the UK has found that brain fog can make people look as old as 10 years old, and at the same time cause cognitive impairment. Read more
Find a Cure for Jet Lag? Try Chili and Chocolate Amélie Poulain2023-07-2401.6K views New research has found that adjusting food menus, timing of meals and sleep, lighting, and scheduling stretches can help reduce in-flight discomfort and jet lag on long-haul flights. And eating chili and chocolate on the plane can boost your spirits and keep you awake. Read more
Choosing the Right Swimsuit Color is the First Step to Play in the Water Safely Amélie Poulain2023-07-1601.7K views The global heat and high temperatures make people anxious, and many parents take their children to the swimming pool or beach to cool off. Nikki, a swimming coach in Florida, USA, reminds everyone not to let children wear “blue” swimsuits into the water because it will increase the danger of playing in the water. Read more
Pasta Manufacturer Excessive Price Hike Sparks Public Outcry, Italians Start an Activity Against Buying Pasta Amélie Poulain2023-07-0302.6K views The price of Italian pasta has caused an uproar in Europe recently. The public is dissatisfied that after wheat prices have gradually dropped, the prices of various flour products have continued to rise. Consumers believe that the industry is greedflation, so in Italy, they launched a refusal to buy retail pasta products to express their dissatisfaction and anger. Read more
UN Gender Social Norms Index Finds Discrimination against Women is Still Serious, Road to Gender Equality is Heavy Amélie Poulain2023-06-3001.8K views The United Nations Development Program recently released the latest “Gender Social Norms Index”, which shows that nearly 90% of the world’s population still holds prejudice against women. More than half of the population believes that men are more capable of becoming good political figures. A quarter of men think it is justifiable to beat their wives. It makes us worry about the realization of a gender-equal society. Read more
WHO Confirms Toxic Cough Syrup Affects 9 More Countries, over 300 Children Died Worldwide Amélie Poulain2023-06-2301.6K views In 2022, the toxic cough syrup incident that shocked the world spread to 7 countries worldwide, killing more than 300 children. The dead children were mainly under 5 years old, and acute kidney injury was caused by poisoning. The incident does not seem to subside this year, and another 9 countries and regions are selling toxic syrup. Read more
Impact Rankings 2023 Released, Creating a Sound University Campus with Sustainable Concepts Amélie Poulain2023-06-1301.4K views Times Higher Education recently released the fifth edition of the Impact Rankings. There are three universities in Taiwan ranked within the top 100, namely National Cheng Kung University, National Taiwan University, and National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University. The best-ranked National Cheng Kung University is tied with Newcastle University in the UK at 24th. Read more
Mass Bees in South Korea Die and Disappear, Experts Worry about the Ecological Crisis Amélie Poulain2023-05-3102K views South Korea is in the spring and summer flowering season, and the fragrance of flowers is overflowing. Theoretically, it should attract many bees to come to collect honey, but there are no bees. In the past two years, the problem of “missing bees” has become more serious. Only In 2022, more than 7.8 billion bees will die suddenly. The South Korean government has set up a special investigation team, hoping to find out the real reason. Read more