Important Innovations

New Nonflammable, Ultra-Strong Battery for Electronics From Washington University Researchers A team at Washington University have created a supercapacitor battery that appears to be way beyond lithium-ion batteries. It's nonflammable and shatterproof. That would be much more effective and safe for your cellphone, laptop and electronics. For more details, go to Important Innovations Collection: Super Strong Supercapacitor : New Battery that's Shatterproof and Nonflammable Source:  Washington University at St. Louis Energy Inspired by Rust Researchers...

Less Depression Breakthrough Research New research from Washington University in St. Louis has documented a big medical benefit  for kids playing team sports.  The scientists have linked participation in team sports to less depression in boys ages 9 to 11. Brain Changes The scientists have also documented significant positive brain changes from playing team sports.  In adults, depression is associated with the shrinkage of the hippocampus.  That's a region of the brain important to memory and response to stress.  The new research has shown  participation in team sports  results in "larger hippocampal volumes in children" and significantly less depressions in boys 9 to 11. Improving Children's Mental Health The scientists found that non-sports activities like music and art did not have the same effects.  The results were particularly strong in team sports rather than non-team.  More than 4000 children participated in the study, along with their parents.