Parkinson’s disease and your appendix
Researchers found higher levels of mis-folded proteins in the appendix of Parkinson's patients compared to healthy controls. The researchers…
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Electric hand dryers in restrooms aren’t as clean as you think
Scientists sampled air, surfaces, and dust from restrooms in three hospitals in the UK, Italy, and France and found that bathrooms with hand…
Hunting for fossilized microbes
We’ve all heard of hunting for fossils to learn about the Earth’s past, but what if you wanted to learn about the microbes that lived…
Does maternity leave play a role in infant psychology?
The U.S. has no universal policy for maternity leave, but researchers find this may have a profound impact on infant development
When it comes to buying seafood, there are five kinds of people. Which one are you?
What makes a person choose a certain kind of fish when shopping at the grocery store? A group of German researchers surveyed shoppers to…
What the ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz can teach us about conservation
Scientists use advanced lab techniques to examine every detail of the ruby slippers to understand what they are made of, the age of the…
Does the age of grapes impact the smell of your wine?
Different stages of Cabernet Sauvignon and Riesling grape development are associated with quite a few changes in wine aroma.
Trying to prevent cancer and heart disease? Skip the Vitamin D.
Vitamin D does not appear to help prevent cancer and heart disease in a 5 year long study of over 25,000 older Americans.
Implanting sensors in fish to monitor their stress levels in the wild
Measuring heart rate continuously can show how long it truly takes for fish to recover from stressful events.
Is coconut oil really healthier than butter?
Researchers found in a recent study that coconut oil had no impact on body weight but may have a small postive impact on cholesterol…