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Diet and exercise can shape how your mind ages In a recent study on lifestyle and dementia, in a matter of weeks, supported lifestyle changes in diet, physical activity, and mental engagement improved demential symptoms.

January 21, 2021 by Juliana DiGiacomo Read More

Microscopic animals glow in the dark to survive radiation Scientists found a new species of tardigrade that protects itself from UV radiation with the help of a naturally occurring fluorescence in its body.

January 18, 2021 by Anurup Mohanty Read More

Could the “overview effect” calm political polarization? This paper makes a case for teaching emotional regulation in schools and looking at the Earth from space. The author explains this would help us all become emotionally capable individuals who could engage in conversations with people different from us, with empathy and respect.

January 15, 2021 by Aditi Sharma Read More

Using Reishi mushrooms to filter methane out of the atmosphere Both living and dead fungi were tested for their ability to capture methane from the atmosphere. Surprisingly, dead fungi performed the best and have high potential for reducing methane levels.

January 11, 2021 by Mary Sabuda Read More

Designing an airplane that can fly on Mars! First we put a rover on Mars, then a helicopter (Ingenuity). But what about airplanes? This study describes the design of special wings that will help airplanes fly in the thin Martian atmosphere

January 4, 2021 by Giulia Carla Bassani Read More

How does the human body react to being in space? A study of twin astronauts Scott and Mark Kelly suggest long duration spaceflight alters genes, body functions, and mental well-being in astronauts.

December 21, 2020 by Jovel Varghese Jose Read More

What is a fish’s favorite color? Raising fish in certain colors of tanks can cause stress, aggression, or undesirable color patterns. The best color for raising fish varies by species and life stage, but some groups follow general patterns.

December 17, 2020 by Erica Curles Read More

Mysterious gas found near Milky Way’s center A cold, dense, and high-velocity gas has been detected near the center of our galaxy. Scientists are puzzled by its presence as neither Sagittarius A* is currently active nor a star is under formation.

December 14, 2020 by Shireen Malthur Read More

What 600 days in space does to living cells The BIOlogy and Mars EXperiment (BIOMEX) project used Chroococcidiopsis sp., a rock-inhabiting microorganism found in sandstone from the Negev Desert, to study how life might survive on the Moon. Find out why.

December 10, 2020 by Ruth Estefany Quispe Pilco Read More

Cortisol, not testosterone, can help you get a date Study finds that increased cortisol before, but not during, a speed-dating event makes men more popular with women. It depends on timing.

December 6, 2020 by Lindsay Bochon Read More

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