Category Archives: News

Research Says These Specific Facial Expressions Mean Someone Is Definitely Interested In You, So…

Today in news-that’s-not-really news: Science officially confirms flirting works. (Science = a study conducted by researchers from the University of Kansas). But actually, there’s more to the okay/duh/obvious results. In addition to confirming that flirting is definitely A Thing and aids in showing romantic interest in someone, that same research, now published in the Journal… Read More: Research Says These Specific Facial Expressions Mean Someone Is Definitely… »

Take a shelfie: how to style your bookcase

We’ve all heard of the selfie phenomenon, but are you across the shelfie yet? An artfully arranged bookcase is something many of us might think we don’t have the time, skill or inclination to achieve. But in reality, it’s not that tricky. Early Settler invited DIY queen and stylist Hayley Little to share her tips… Read More: Take a shelfie: how to style your bookcase »

How can I build relationships at work now that we all work from home?

I started at my company in December, and we went remote in March, so I don’t know anyone very well. I’m quite shy and feel like an outsider in group chats and on Zoom. How can I remedy this? I have been called the career doctor by some, but personality and psychology issues are outside… Read More: How can I build relationships at work now that we… »

Chemical offers new hope of finding treatments for neglected tropical diseases

Scientists say they are a step closer to developing a drug to kill the trypanosome parasite that causes human African trypanosomiasis, otherwise known as sleeping sickness, paving the way for a potential cure. The University of York researchers deciphered the mechanism by which the compound, known as AB1 works. AB1 was identified by researchers at… Read More: Chemical offers new hope of finding treatments for neglected tropical… »