Could Science Read Someone’s Imagination?
Researchers at Osaka University recently worked on trying to read someone's imagination, by analyzing brain waves.
Science
Popular Artificial Sweeteners Probably Give You Cancer
French researchers have found a significant link between the regular use of artificial sweeteners and cancer.
Is Secondhand Cannabis Smoke Dangerous?
New Research Highlights Possible Dangers Associated with Bongs and "Hot-Boxing"
New Research Highlights Possible Dangers Associated with Bongs and "Hot-Boxing"
Secondhand cannabis smoke, especially from bongs, contains high levels of carcinogens and particulate matter, according to new research.
Childhood Lead Exposure Likely Lowered IQs in Half of Americans
According to a recent study, the IQs of more than 170 million Americans are estimated to have been affected by childhood lead exposure.
Mental Health Experts Reveal Which Natural Medicines Actually Work and Which Don’t
An international team of researchers has assembled a 'best of the best' analysis of natural medicines used to treat mental health disorders.
How Anxiety Directly Increases or Decreases Motivation
New research indicates that low anxiety individuals become extra-motivated by stress, while high anxiety individuals essentially shut down.
Panspermia: Meteors and Spores to the Fore
What is the evidence for the controversial theory of panspermia? Could simple forms of life really survive in outer space?
Being Read on Reddit: How an AI Model can Predict a User’s Mental Health
Researchers with Dartmouth College are using AI algorithms on Reddit to try and diagnose if users have mental disorders.
Man Who Received Genetically-Modified Pig Heart Transplant Died
On March 9th, the University of Maryland Medical Center announced that the recipient of a pig heart transplant had passed away.
This Experiment Could Show Whether Information is a ‘Fifth Element’
A newly proposed experiment could prove (or disprove) that information itself is the fifth element of physical matter.
Resurrected Rats: Creating Hybrid Species that were Previously Extinct
Researchers are now working to resurrect the extinct Christmas Island rat species with the help of what are called hybrid mechanisms.
The Strange Truth Behind the Toad Lickers
Secretions from the Bufo Alvarius toad reveal a new psychedelic that may become the next fad drug for the rich and famous.
A New DNA Test is a “Skeleton Key” for Hard-to-Diagnose Genetic Diseases
Using a technique called nanopore sequencing, researchers can use this new type of DNA test to look for hard-to-diagnose genetic diseases.
Could Cow Milk Proteins Offer a New Way to Fight COVID-19?
New research suggests that cow milk proteins could boost the body's immune system, helping to fight against the coronavirus.
Technology of the Future Could Turn Radio Waves into Electricity
A new invention uses radio waves to harvest electricity, an innovation that could potentially make waves within the energy industry.
Do Spiders Fly Using Electricity?
New research shows that spiders who use silk threads to fly may be tapping into electricity in the Earth's atmosphere for lift.
Metaverse Mammoths: How Museums and VR are Working Together to Make Learning More COVID-19 Friendly
The combination of museums and VR is helping to create new exhibits that are both immersive, and more COVID-19 friendly.
Drinking Too Much Alcohol Ages Your Brain, New Research Says
A new study reveals a dramatic shift in how alcohol and the brain interact, showing faster brain aging with more alcohol use.
It’s All in Your Head…Phones: New Research into Earbuds and the Art of Persuasion
New research suggests that headphone use changes the listening experience, as well as how persuasive a voice sounds to us.
Planetary Storm Chasers: New Findings About Venus’ Wind Speeds
New findings about Venus' wind speeds provide valuable insights about the atmosphere and origins of the planet.
Is the Gut Microbiome Linked to Long COVID?
It turns out that even bowel movements could help doctors figure out who is at risk of developing more severe "long COVID" symptoms.
Texas Company Colossal to Battle Extinction with Breakthrough Genetic Engineering
Colossal Biosciences says it plans to take on the environmental issues that lead to critical endangerment, and even revive long-extinct species.
Colossal Biosciences says it plans to take on the environmental issues that lead to critical endangerment, and even revive long-extinct species.
Colossal Biosciences says it plans to take on the environmental issues that lead to critical endangerment, and even revive long-extinct species.
The Sound and the Injury: A New Way to Grow Bones
Recent research at RMIT University has shown that bone growth can be induced using stem cells and sound as a trigger.
A Bug’s Life: Ticks Now Live for Up To 27 Years
New research in entomology shows that ticks now live for 27 years, not needing food and even reproducing later in life.
Will Cosmic Rays Reveal the Secrets of the Pyramids?
A team of researchers is planning to use cosmic rays to look deeper into Egypt’s Great Pyramid than ever before.
New Research Suggests the Cure for Depression Could All Be in Your Head
The placebo effect overlaps with other brain functions that activate with treatments for depression, suggesting a brain could heal itself.
NACHO Average Space Tool, Meet NASA’s New Imager
NASA's new NACHOS imager will be able to detect volcanic activity and air quality had higher sensitivity levels than previously.
Paper Airplane Study Finds New Aerodynamic Effects
A team of researchers analyzing the flight characteristics of paper airplanes have found a whole new set of unexpected aerodynamic effects.
Scientists Created a Biohybrid Fish Out of Human Cardiac Muscle Cells
The first fully autonomous biohybrid fish has been created by a collaboration between scientists at Harvard and Emory University.
Up in Smoke: Men May Have Worse Effects to Vaping than Women
New research from Ohio State University suggests that men have more heart problems due to vaping than women.
Nostalgia Successfully Relieves Physical Pain
Images of people, places, or objects intended to invoke feelings of nostalgia can relieve physical pain, according to new research.
If You’re Impatient or Take More Risks, You’re More Likely to Become a Criminal
New research in criminal psychology reveals that people with character traits of impatience and risk-taking are more likely to commit crimes.
Researchers Control Venus Flytrap with Artificial Neurons
Swedish researchers have developed organic artificial neurons, aka nerve cells, capable of communicating directly with a biological system.
Could Brain Implants Offer a Cure for Blindness?
A new study suggests that brain implants may be the next step in curing blindness, which affects thousands of individuals.
Science Suggests a Solution to the Mystery of Schizophrenia
New research has found a possible protein that could cause schizophrenia, giving hope for effective schizophrenia treatment options.
Cannabis Shows Promising Results for Treating PTSD
A clinical trial conducted by Soroka University Medical Center has shown promising results in treating PTSD with cannabis.
The More Weed, the More Likely You’ll Bleed
Research from the Ottawa Hospital shows a significant rise in emergency hospital visits, implying a change for the cannabis retail market.
NASA Rocket Ready to Chase Pulsating Aurora
NASA is readying the launch of a new rocket that will try to figure out what causes one aspect of the aurora borealis to pulsate.
Does Your Brain Replay Your “Best Life” When You Die?
A new study says your brain may be “active and coordinated” during your time of death, potentially replaying the highlights of your life. Furthermore, the same research indicates the brain may be pre-programmed to orchestrate the whole after-death recall ordeal....
Jurassic Bark: Evidence for Dinosaur Respiratory Infections
A new study from Ohio University has the first fossil to show evidence of a dinosaur respiratory infection.
Don’t Run Forrest: How Climate Change is Affecting Endurance Athletes
New research shows that climate change may even impact endurance athletes, and could lead to more injuries.
Kitchen Sponges Are Even More Disgusting Than You Thought
A Better Incubator Than a Laboratory Petri Dish?
A Better Incubator Than a Laboratory Petri Dish?
Researchers have determined that an everyday kitchen sponge provides an ideal environment for the proliferation of E, Coli bacteria.
Solar Power Without Direct Sunlight? This Researcher Says It’s Possible
An engineering student from the Philippines has created a solar panel that doesn’t require direct sunlight to generate power.
Maybe It’s Your Tone: How Dogs Recognize Their Owners
A new study from Hungary shows that dogs use just the voice of their owner to process owner recognition and find their owner.
Meth Use Really Does Make You Insane
Researchers See Five-Fold Increase in Psychosis with Regular Use
Researchers See Five-Fold Increase in Psychosis with Regular Use
New research indicates that the illicit use of amphetamines like meth can cause a five-fold increase in psychosis.
Seeing Red: Science Shows Mosquitos are More Attracted to Specific Colors Than Others
A new study shows that mosquitos are attracted to certain colors, increasing mosquito bites for those who wear these colors.
“Kill Switch” Successfully Inserted into Genetically Engineered Organisms
A “kill-switch” which causes genetically engineered organisms to self-destruct has been successfully inserted into a custom-made microbe.
Mysterious 18-minute Radio Pulses Are Not from “Little Green Men”
On January 26, 2022, a group of astronomers authored a report about mysterious radio pulses repeating periodically every 18.18 minutes from a source in the sky labeled GLEAM-X.
Many Prefer VR to In-Person Therapy, New Research Shows
New research indicates virtual reality mediated therapy could be better in some cases than one-on-one sessions.
Scientists May Have Found the Elusive Chemical Connection Between Food and Sex
From grapes and bananas to “popping cherries” and “buttering muffins,” food has long been associated with sex. This association may be biological in nature, as research has found that this relationship is not just unique to humans. But finding the...