Society & Culture - Friday, October 23, 2009 10:59 - 3 Comments

Lesson in nurture from Mother Nature

In a series of studies, participants were shown a selection of four images on a 19-inch computer screen for two minutes each. Half of the subject viewed buildings, roads, and other cityscapes; the other half observed landscapes, lakes, and deserts.

U. ROCHESTER (US)—Paying attention to the natural world not only makes you feel better, it makes you behave better, finds a new study. The researchers say the results highlight the importance of creating green spaces in cities and have implication for urban planners and architects. Continue…