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An unexplored region of the atmosphere could help predict climate change
The materials swirling around in the
Upper Troposphere/Lower Stratosphere (UTLS) powerfully influence the climate we experience on Earth.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 25, 2021


Our solar system is protected from large interstellar objects -- we now know how
So far, we know of only two interstellar objects (ISO) to visit our solar system. They are 'Oumuamua and 2I/Borisov. There should be more.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 25, 2021


New life-saving technology prevents Li-ion battery fires
Materials scientists have found a way to prevent internal short-circuits, the main cause of fires in lithium (Li)-ion batteries.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 24, 2021


People only pay attention to new information when they want to
We tend to listen to people who tell us things we’d like to believe and ignore people who tell us things we’d prefer not to be true.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 24, 2021


Earliest evidence of human activity found in the Americas
Footprints found at White Sands National Park in New Mexico provide the earliest unequivocal evidence of human activity in the Americas.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 24, 2021


Modern snakes evolved from a few survivors of dino-killing asteroid
Study suggests that all living snakes evolved from a handful of species that survived the giant asteroid impact that wiped out the dinosaurs
Joshua Shavit
Sep 24, 2021


Fitness matters more than weight loss when it comes to health, according to researchers
Getting healthy and reducing mortality risk, increasing physical activity and improving fitness appear to be superior to weight loss.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 23, 2021


Cosmic Dawn answers astronomy's greatest cosmic mysteries
For astronomers, the ability to observe the Cosmic Dawn represents an opportunity to answer the most enduring cosmic mysteries.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 23, 2021


Can cocoa consumption help us age better?
Study looked at the impact of a cocoa extract supplement and/or multivitamins on common health problems, most of which increase with age.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 23, 2021


How many satellites are orbiting Earth?
The idea that "space is getting crowded" has been around for a few years now, but just how crowded is it?
Joshua Shavit
Sep 23, 2021


Using internet in retirement boosts cognitive function
Using the internet during your retirement years can boost your cognitive function, a new study has found.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 22, 2021


Meeting sleep recommendations could lead to smarter snacking
Missing out on the recommended seven or more hours of sleep per night could lead to more opportunities to make poorer snacking choices
Joseph Shavit
Sep 22, 2021


Common Diabetes medications may prevent Glaucoma
A popular class of diabetes medications (Trulicity and Rybelsus) may also protect against glaucoma in diabetic patients.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 22, 2021


Scientists discover the reason why Mars has no liquid water on its surface today
Water is essential for life on Earth and other planets, and scientists have found ample evidence of water in Mars’ early history.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 21, 2021


Music is good for the soul and for treating medication-resistant epilepsy
Listening to Mozart’s Sonata for Two Pianos in D Major K448 for at least 30 seconds may be associated with less frequent spikes of epilepsy
Joshua Shavit
Sep 21, 2021


NASA confirms thousands of massive, ancient volcanic eruptions on Mars
Volcanoes can produce eruptions so powerful they release oceans of dust and toxic gases into the air, blocking out sunlight for decades.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 21, 2021


Body clock off-schedule? Prebiotics can help with that
Whether it’s from jetting across time zones or working the overnight shift internal biological clocks can take a measurable toll.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 20, 2021


Solar geoengineering -- Is blocking the sun to control global warming a good idea?
It sounds like something out of a bad science fiction movie—artificially blocking sunlight to keep global warming from overheating the Earth
Joseph Shavit
Sep 20, 2021


New algorithm can predict which people will become strong leaders
Classic methodological approaches to studying leadership are costly and slow, and they can only be applied to relatively few leaders.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 20, 2021


Consuming fruit and vegetables and exercising can make you happier
New research has found that fruit and vegetable consumption and exercise can increase levels of happiness
Joseph Shavit
Sep 20, 2021
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