Cats vs. Dogs – Who Reigns Supreme in Human Hearts?
Researchers surveyed pet owners across three nations and discovered that individuals were more attached to dogs than cats. However, the magnitude of this preference differed…
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Will Robots Cause Workers To Become Lazier?
Researchers discover that human focus diminishes on tasks they believe robots have already reviewed. With advancements in technology allowing robots to collaborate with humans, there’s…
New Research Reveals That Our Sense of Smell Changes the Colors We See
Unconscious associations with odor can distort the perception of colors. Our five senses bombard us with environmental input 24/7. One way our brain makes sense…
Vacationers Beware – Short, Sun-Seeking Trips Can Disrupt the Skin’s Microbiome
Researchers have demonstrated that excessive sun exposure can adversely impact the short-term diversity and composition of the skin’s bacterial makeup. Skin, the largest organ of…
Simple Mouth Rinse Could Reveal the Earliest Warning Signs of Heart Disease
Researchers discovered a connection between elevated white blood cells in the saliva of healthy young adults and an early cardiovascular disease warning sign. What if…
Warning: Consuming Added Sugars Could Increase Your Risk of Kidney Stones
For the first time, researchers have demonstrated a link between higher consumption of added sugars and an increased risk of kidney stones. In North America,…
New Stanford-Developed High-Tech Helmets Could Protect Football Players From Debilitating Concussions
A helmet equipped with liquid shock absorbers could potentially diminish the risk of traumatic brain injuries in contact sports. In the United States, sports activities…
New Fluoride-Free Toothpaste Is Just As Effective at Cavity Prevention
Patients using a toothpaste that contains a mineral crucial to bone formation were not more likely to develop cavities than patients using a fluoride toothpaste….
Brewing Clarity: The Unique Neurological Effects of Coffee Over Plain Caffeine
Scientists find that the boost you get from a morning coffee can’t be replicated with plain caffeine. Scientists testing coffee against plain caffeine found that…
New Insights Into Human Evolution: The Unique Role of Our Foot’s Spring-Like Arch
Scientists have discovered that the flexible arch of the human foot may have played a crucial role in our ability to run and walk upright….
Startling Link Uncovered: Sleep Apnea Directly Tied to Early Cognitive Decline
New evidence indicates that obstructive sleep apnea can cause cognitive impairments in middle-aged men, regardless of whether they have other health issues or are overweight….
Scientists Reveal the Secret to Creating “Living and Breathing” Buildings That Use Less Energy
The characteristics of the “egress complex” found in termite mounds can be replicated to enhance the optimize interior climate of buildings. Of the approximately 2,000…
Microbes Discovered in the Alps and Arctic That Can Digest Plastic at Low Temperatures
Biodegradation of plastic at low temperatures can save money and energy. Researchers have discovered microbial strains in the high altitudes of the Alps and in…
Climate Change Is Threatening “Sea Butterflies” Life Cycle – And It Could Upend the Entire Southern Ocean Ecosystem
Researchers investigating the life cycles of pteropods in the Southern Ocean have discovered varying degrees of susceptibility to oceanic changes among different species. Approximately one-fourth…
The Hidden Danger of Meat Alternatives: How Common Plant-Based Proteins May Trigger Allergies
Researchers have discovered that individuals with allergies to soy and peanuts may also react to meat substitutes made from other legumes, however, don’t worry too…
Unearthing the Amazon’s Dark Secret: How Ancient Soil Can Boost Forest Restoration Across the Globe
Adding Amazonian dark earth to soils boosts plant growth, shows study. Adding Amazonian dark earth (ADE) to soils can significantly boost plant growth, according to…
Old Dogs With Dementia Sleep Less Deeply, Just Like People With Alzheimer’s Disease
Dogs with higher dementia scores and worse performance in problem-solving task show changes in brain waves symptomatic of shallow sleep. A study found that dogs…
Echolocation and Wing Morphology: The Dynamic Duo of Bat Evolution
Study shows that echolocation frequency and wing shape of bats evolve in unison, which leads to distinct ‘foraging syndromes’ adapted to different environments. Bats are…