Fact vs. Fiction – Scientists Debunk 6 Popular Hypnosis Myths
A mysterious figure waves a pocket watch to and fro, repeating the phrase, “You’re getting sleepy, very sleepy,” seemingly seizing complete control over their subject….
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Salted Secrets: Drops of Seawater Contain Traces of an Ancient World
A new study connects seawater chemical shifts to volcanic activity and climate. Sea salt hides a secret: tiny droplets of the seawater from which it…
Insect Armageddon: The Chaotic Consequences of Climate Change
New research delves into the potential repercussions of global warming on ecosystems, and how it could derail the development of new species. Across the globe,…
Breaking the Vicious Cycle: Unraveling Alcohol’s Grip on the Brain and the Drive To Drink
Heavy alcohol consumption creates a vicious cycle by altering signaling pathways in the brain, affecting cognitive functions and increasing the likelihood of further drinking. A…
Scientists Warn: Food Coloring Nanoparticles May Damage Human Gut
According to a recent study by scientists at Cornell and Binghamton University, metal oxide nanoparticles which are frequently utilized as food coloring and anti-caking agents…
Research Reveals That Early Retirement Can Accelerate Cognitive Decline
Early retirement can accelerate cognitive decline among the elderly, according to research conducted by faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York. Plamen Nikolov,…
How Breastfeeding Strengthens Your Child’s Immune System
Breastfeeding provides an immune boost to infants A recent study by Katherine Wander, an associate professor of anthropology at Binghamton University, suggests that breastfeeding strengthens…
How Do Keys Open Locks? An Engineer Explains
Have you ever wondered how keys work to open locks? I teach a course in computer security where we learn how locks function – and…
True Disinfection: Research Proves Correct Dosage for UV Eradication of COVID
Research lays the foundation for health standards about what offers true ultraviolet sterilization. When the COVID-19 pandemic emerged in early 2020, ultraviolet (UV) radiation became…
Community, Faith and Public Violence: Mass Shootings Occur Less Frequently in Towns With More Religious Congregations
Communities with more religious congregations have fewer mass public shootings, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York. “Culturally speaking, America…
What Will the Earth Be Like in 500 Years?
Scientists can make some pretty accurate forecasts about the future. But predicting what the Earth will be like 500 years from now is a difficult…
Written on Water: Scientists Reconstruct the Ancient History of an Ocean Current
A new study led by researchers at Binghamton University, State University of New York found that the Kuroshio Current Extension is sensitive to global climate…
Resilience, Not Collapse: What the Easter Island Myth Gets Totally Wrong
New research from Binghamton University, State University of New York suggests that the demographic collapse at the core of the Easter Island myth didn’t really…
New Fossil Discovery of a Distinct, Ancient Human Species Points to Complicated Evolutionary Process
Analysis of recently discovered fossils found in Israel suggests that interactions between different human species were more complex than previously believed, according to a team…
“Scuba-Diving” Lizards Use Bubble Attached to Snout to Breathe Underwater for Up to 16 Minutes
A team of evolutionary biologists including faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York have shown that some Anolis lizards, or anoles, have adapted…
New Research Shows Neanderthals Had the Capacity to Perceive and Produce Human Speech
Neanderthals — the closest ancestor to modern humans — possessed the ability to perceive and produce human speech, according to a new study published by…
Why COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Methods Fall Short + 3 Ways to Improve Them
Several proposals have emerged on how to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine, but they fall short in ensuring that the vaccine is distributed fairly. A team…
Cut Your Kitchen’s Carbon Footprint With Magnetic Induction Cooking
To curb climate change, many experts have called for a massive shift from fossil fuels to electricity. The goal is to electrify processes like heating…
