Brains in People With Autism Are More Symmetrical
The left and right halves of our brains develop differently, as each hemisphere ‘specializes’ in certain functions. For example, for most people, the left hemisphere—controlling…
Compound Found Only in Avocados May Help Manage Obesity, Prevent Diabetes
Your guacamole may hold the key to managing obesity and helping delay or prevent diabetes, according to a new study by a University of Guelph…
New Adhesive Binds Wet Surfaces in Seconds – Could Replace Surgical Sutures
New double-sided tape for tissues binds wet surfaces within seconds and could be used to heal wounds or implant medical devices. Inspired by a sticky…
NASA-JPL Annual Pumpkin-Carving Contest [Image Gallery & Video]
In a dark conference room, a pumpkin gently landed on the Moon, its retrorockets smoldering, while across the room, a flying saucer pumpkin hovered above…
Swarms of Microrobots Quickly Clean Up Radioactive Waste [Video]
According to some experts, nuclear power holds great promise for meeting the world’s growing energy demands without generating greenhouse gases. But scientists need to find…
Two Million-Year-Old Ice Uncovered in Antarctica Provides Snapshot of Ancient Earth’s Greenhouse Gases
Two million-year-old ice from Antarctica recently uncovered by a team of researchers provides a clearer picture into the connections between greenhouse gases and climate in…
Astronomers Peer Into Abyss of Space and See Menacing Face Staring Back at Them
When astronomers peer deep into space, they don’t expect to find something staring back at them. In this new Hubble Space Telescope image, an uncanny…
Study Examines Opioid & Cocaine Use by Profession – Most Likely to Use “Makes Sense”
Study points to need for programs to prevent drug-related harm among workers in risky industry. Construction workers are more likely to use drugs than workers…
Ground-Breaking Work & Incredible Imaging Improves Understanding of Brain Function
Researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) are officially one-step closer to understanding the brain and its function. Dr. Corrado Calì, a…
Severe Vision Loss From Niacin (Vitamin B3) Can Be Reversed
In a first-of-its-kind clinical report, retina specialists at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai (NYEE) have shown that severe vision loss…
Faster, More Secure Communications Using Structured Light in Quantum Protocols
Quantum mechanics is embracing patterns of light to create an alphabet that can be leveraged to build a light-based quantum network. Structured light is a…
Microscopic 3D Printed Donut “Micro Swimmers” Mimic Biological Behavior
Bacteria and other swimming microorganisms evolved to thrive in challenging environments, and researchers struggle to mimic their unique abilities for biomedical technologies, but fabrication challenges…
Swarms of Self-Transforming Robot Blocks Unlock Stealthy Abilities to Accomplish Complex Tasks
Developed at MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, robots can self-assemble to form various structures with applications including disaster relief. Swarms of simple, interacting…
Physicians More Likely to Prescribe Opioids If They Received Gifts From Pharma Companies
Physicians who received gifts from pharmaceutical companies related to opioid medications were more likely to prescribe opioids to their patients the following year, compared to…
Obesity Rates in China Have Tripled Over the Past 10 Years
A cluster of high obesity prevalence was identified in the metro area of Beijing, Tianjin, and Hebei. Since 2004, the prevalence of general obesity has…
Researchers Analyze “Lunar Effect” – Does Crime Increase When the Moon Is Full?
NYU researchers test whether ‘lunar hypothesis’ is founded on superstition or empirical data. Just in time for Halloween, the BetaGov team at NYU’s Marron Institute…
NASA Satellite Image – Southern California’s Getty Fire Continues to Burn
NASA’s Terra satellite using the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) instrument aboard captured this image of the Getty fire shortly after it began in the…
NASA’s Galaxy of Horrors [Video]
NASA’s Latest Exoplanet Posters Are a Halloween Treat Just in time for Halloween, NASA has released two new posters celebrating some truly terrifying exoplanets, or…