There have been hundreds of reports of sightings of a “fireball” in the skies over the southern US – it may have been a meteor breaking up as it falls through Earth’s atmosphere There have been hundreds of reports of sightings of a “fireball” in the skies over the southern US – it may have …
Mystery fireball spotted plummeting to Earth over the US Read More »
Swap steaks for spinach and you might watch the scale plummet. In a 16-week crossover study, overweight adults who ditched animal products for a low-fat vegan menu saw their bodies become less acidic and dropped an average of 13 pounds—while the Mediterranean diet left weight unchanged. Researchers link the shift to lower “dietary acid load,” …
Acid-busting diet triggers 13-pound weight loss in just 16 weeks Read More »
Geologists have long debated whether a stony formation in Canada contains the world’s oldest rocks – new measurements make a compelling case that it does Geologists have long debated whether a stony formation in Canada contains the world’s oldest rocks – new measurements make a compelling case that it does Geologists have long debated whether a …
These rocks are probably the last remains of Earth’s early crust Read More »
After a nap, people who entered the second stage of sleep were more likely to spot a solution to a problem than those who slept lightly or not at all After a nap, people who entered the second stage of sleep were more likely to spot a solution to a problem than those who slept …
DNA sequencing shows young trees are more likely to have gene variants that confer partial resistance to a fungus that has been wiping out ash trees across Europe DNA sequencing shows young trees are more likely to have gene variants that confer partial resistance to a fungus that has been wiping out ash trees across …
Ash trees are rapidly evolving some resistance to ash dieback disease Read More »
Beetles that can see the color red? That s exactly what scientists discovered in two Mediterranean species that defy the norm of insect vision. While most insects are blind to red, these beetles use specialized photoreceptors to detect it and even show a strong preference for red flowers like poppies and anemones. This breakthrough challenges …
These beetles can see a color most insects can’t Read More »
When faced with a tricky maze task involving hidden information, humans instinctively toggle between two clever mental strategies: simplifying in steps or mentally rewinding. MIT researchers showed that people shift methods based on how reliable their memory is echoed by AI models mimicking the same constraints. When faced with a tricky maze task involving hidden …
MIT uncovers the hidden playbook your brain uses to outsmart complicated problems Read More »
In a surprising twist during an air quality study in Oklahoma, researchers detected MCCPs an industrial pollutant never before measured in the Western Hemisphere’s atmosphere. The team suspects these toxic compounds are entering the air through biosolid fertilizers derived from sewage sludge. While these pollutants are not yet regulated like their SCCP cousins, their similarity …
Forever chemicals’ toxic cousin: MCCPs detected in U. S. air for first time Read More »
Imagine diagnosing Parkinson s disease not with pricey scans or subjective checklists, but with a simple ear swab. Scientists in China have developed a promising early screening method that detects Parkinson s from subtle changes in the scent of ear wax yes, really. By analyzing specific volatile compounds in ear wax and feeding that data …
AI sniffs earwax and detects Parkinson’s with 94% accuracy Read More »
With their country threatened by sea level rise, the people of Tuvalu have been offered an escape route through an agreement with Australia, and many are contemplating leaving their home With their country threatened by sea level rise, the people of Tuvalu have been offered an escape route through an agreement with Australia, and many …
Nearly a third of Tuvaluans have applied for climate migration visa Read More »