Elevating Performance: Colorful Foods Improve Athletes’ Vision
Visual range is a critical asset for top athletes in almost any sport. Nutrition is an important part of any top athlete’s training program. And…
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These Spiders Are Rapidly Spreading Across the US – But There’s No Need To Panic
New research finds that the massive Joro spiders are gentle giants and mean people no harm. Contrary to their daunting looks, the massive yellow and…
Monarch Butterfly Migration: The Secret Power of White Spots
Monarch butterflies with larger white spots fly more efficiently, making long trips easier. A new study examined nearly 400 wild monarch wings and discovered that…
Massive Spiders Spreading Across the Southeastern U.S. Have a Surprising Survival Trait
New study suggests the massive spiders are gentle giants, mean people no harm. The Joro spider, despite its intimidating size and rapid spread across Southeastern…
Ancient Plant Family, New Medicine
The mint family of herbs, encompassing sage, rosemary, basil, and even woody plants like teak, provides a stimulating burst to our sense of smell and…
Improving Memory: New Study Finds That Moderate Stress Is Actually Good for You
Mild levels of stress can actually be beneficial for your body by forcing it to optimize brain cognition and bodily functions. New research from the…
Mucus Molecules Could Prevent Cholera
Utilizing these protective molecules could potentially provide a new approach to managing the illness, which is transmitted through contaminated water. Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute…
50 Years of Searching – Promising Treatment for Chagas Disease Discovered
Tens of millions of people in the Americas are affected by the condition, yet there are no effective treatments. Researchers at the University of Georgia…
Some Types of Stress Could Improve Brain Functioning and Reduce Risk of Mental Illness
Low to moderate levels of stress may help build resilience while reducing the risk of mental illness. Stress is often thought of as entirely bad,…
75% of Teenagers Aren’t Exercising Enough
The study also found that more supportive school environments were associated with students having higher physical activity levels Three out of four teenagers don’t exercise…
Works Well With Robots? The Way Robots/AI and Humans Interact
Blame it on HAL 9000, Clippy’s constant cheerful interruptions, or any navigational system leading delivery drivers to dead-end destinations. In the workspace, people and robots…
Sustainable, Plant-Based Jet Fuel Could Reduce Emissions by 68%
Replacing petroleum-based aviation fuel with sustainable aviation fuel derived from a type of mustard plant can reduce carbon emissions by up to 68%, according to…
Beware of Dog Parks: Canine Parasite Has Evolved Resistance to All Treatments
Hookworms have evolved to evade all FDA approved medications veterinarians use to kill them. Hookworms are one of the most common parasites plaguing the companion…
Gopher Biofluorescence Discovered: Underground Species Has a Secret Glow
Researcher discovers that the underground species has a secret glow. You can learn a lot about animals by simply watching them. But some secrets can…
Gout Medicine Could Also Battle COVID-19 – FDA Approved and Has Potent Antiviral Properties
As COVID-19 cases continue to skyrocket across the U.S. and the world, few options are available for treating patients infected with the SARS-CoV-2. But new…
What Created the Mysterious Giant Troughs on Asteroid Vesta? New Theory Proposed
The troughs on Vesta have long been a topic of scientific speculation. The asteroid Vesta is the second largest asteroid in our solar system. With…
Three Decade Wildlife Mystery Solved: International Investigation Discovers Bald Eagles’ Killer
Invasive water plant becomes breeding ground for a lethal cyanobacteria. The alarm bells began ringing when dozens of eagles were found dead near an Arkansas…
Geologists Simulate Martian Soil Conditions to Figure Out How to Grow Plants on Mars
Geologists Dig Into Question of Martian Soil Fertility Humankind’s next giant step may be onto Mars. But before those missions can begin, scientists need to…
