NASA’s Perseverance rover is on the hunt for the “goldilocks” of rocks to sample on Mars. One of the key goals of Perseverance’s mission is to collect rock samples that will be returned to Earth in a future mission and studied for possible signs of ancient life — but finding the right rock is not … Read more
Humans have a fascinating ability to recreate events in the mind’s eye, in exquisite detail. Over 50 years ago, Donald Hebb and Ulrich Neisser, the forefathers of cognitive psychology, theorized that eye movements are vital for our ability to do this. They pointed out we move our eyes not only to receive sensory visual input, … Read more
With a lava flow in the distance, a primitively feathered theropod dinosaur carries off a mammalian victim during a snowy volcanic winter caused by massive eruptions during the Triassic-Jurassic Extinction. A new study says dinosaurs survived because they were already adapted to freezing conditions at high latitudes. Credit: Painting by Larry Felder Thriving in a … Read more
Summary: Medications that block serotonin and dopamine enable the life extension effect of the FMO protein in C. elegans, even in the presence of the smell of food. Source: University of Michigan It’s common knowledge that a healthy diet is to key to a healthy life. And while many people go on specialized diets to … Read more
An FDA-approved blood sugar-lowering medicine may help prevent vascular constriction and stiffness in aged male mice. The study shows that the medication stopped the constriction and stiffening of the blood vessels According to new research published in GeroScience by the University of Missouri School of Medicine, an FDA-approved medicine used to control blood sugar in … Read more
The Permian–Triassic extinction event, which happened roughly 252 million years ago, is colloquially known as the Great Dying because of the way it obliterated life on Earth – almost ending it completely. It’s the most severe extinction event in history. Life did recover however, and new research identifies that deposit feeders like worms and shrimps … Read more
Most of our knowledge about what sits at the center of our planet comes from the study of seismic waves rolling out from earthquakes. Careful analysis of these waves can reveal the composition of rocks and metal below Earth’s surface. A new study of seismic waves propagating from two different earthquakes – in similar locations … Read more
A traditional Japanese dinner is very healthy. Japanese food is famous for its health benefits. The Japanese have the second-highest life expectancy in the world, and they attribute their good health to their diets. Researchers are still trying to figure out why Japanese food is so healthy, but there’s no doubt that it’s a good … Read more
Cooking and sharing meals is central to many of our lives—an everyday ritual that keeps us close. But experts say it can also offer a window into your health—if you know what to look out for. In particular, the Alzheimer’s Association warns that if you notice one particular thing while cooking, it could alert you … Read more
