Physicist Claims To Have Solved the Mystery of Consciousness
According to the theory, all that’s needed to solve the hard problem of consciousness is to change our assumptions about it. When we realize that…
New Research Finds That People With Anorexia Have Smaller Brains
The largest study to date reveals significant alterations in brain structure in anorexic individuals. Important differences in the brains of those with and without anorexia…
Why Is Alzheimer’s More Common in Women? New Discovery Brings Scientists Closer to an Answer
New gene for female Alzheimer’s disease discovered. More than 5.8 million people in the United States are affected by Alzheimer’s disease (AD), the most prevalent…
This Week @NASA: Artemis I Moon Mission Countdown
The countdown to our Artemis I Moon mission … A Moon-observing small satellite hitching a ride on Artemis I … And some other tiny satellites…
NASA Transfers Landsat 9 Satellite to USGS – Provides Global Coverage of Landscape Changes on Earth
On August 11, NASA transferred ownership and operational control of the Landsat 9 satellite to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in a ceremony in Sioux…
Worse Than Smoking – Bad Sleep Can Worsen Lung Disease
Some lung disease patients do worse than others. Could sleep be the cause? According to a study conducted by University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)…
Landsat Legacy: Ambitious NASA-USGS Program Observing Earth From Space Turns 50
On a warm July day in 1972, NASA launched the Earth Resources Technology Satellite, a new Earth-imaging satellite. “ERTS” was the first satellite of what…
Johns Hopkins Researchers Have Developed a Method That Predicts Sudden Cardiac Death
Unusual heart metabolism could be a predictor of potential sudden cardiac death. According to a small but thorough study led by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers,…
Nuclear Fusion Energy Breakthrough: Ignition Confirmed in Record 1.3 Megajoule Shot
After decades of inertial confinement fusion research, a yield of more than 1.3 megajoules (MJ) was achieved for the first time on August 8, 2021….
Mental Fatigue Is No Illusion: Scientists Figure Out Why Thinking Hard Makes You Tired
It goes without saying that hard physical labor wears you out, but what about hard mental labor? Sitting around thinking hard for hours also makes…
Vitamin D Supplements Help Alleviate Depression, According to Research Meta-Analysis
Vitamin D supplementation may alleviate depressive symptoms in adults with depression, according to an extensive meta-analysis. Conducted by an international team of scientists, the meta-analysis…
WHO Experts Agree on New Names for Monkeypox Virus Variants
As part of ongoing efforts to align the names of the monkeypox disease, virus, and variants—or clades—with current best practices, a group of global experts…
Scientists Issue Plan for Rewilding the West With Gray Wolf and North American Beaver
As the effects of climate change mount, ecosystem restoration in the US West has garnered significant public attention. This has been bolstered by President Joe…
The Top 5 Foods to Eat for Better Brain Health
Do you want to make sure your brain stays healthy into your golden years? Are you curious about which foods are best for a healthy…
Superfoods: Can They Actually Pose a Health Risk?
Are superfoods really that super? A healthy diet is important for many individuals. Whether it’s quinoa, chia seeds, or goji berries, 48% of people believe…
No, Exercise Can’t Make Up for a Bad Diet
A new study investigates whether high levels of exercise can make up for a poor diet. According to a recent study, increased physical activity does…
New Molecule Discovered That Strongly Stimulates Hair Growth
SCUBE3 has been found to be a potential therapeutic option for treating androgenetic alopecia. A signaling molecule known as SCUBE3, which was discovered by researchers…
A Scarier Predator: Great White Sharks Have Been Fearfully Avoiding Their Normal Gathering Place
The new research adds to our knowledge of how Great Whites employ their “flight” instincts to evade predators over long periods of time and in…
