Science and Technolgy blog
A new study published in the Journal of Attention Disorders has revealed key factors linked to maladaptive daydreaming in neurodivergent adults. Emotional dysregulation, internalized stigma, escapism, and self-esteem emerged as significant predictors, varying across individuals with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD,…
A display of auroras is expected to light up the skies on Christmas Day, thanks to a powerful M8.9 solar flare enroute to Earth.
A study published in Social Psychological & Personality Science revealed an S-shaped relationship between social status and green consumption, challenging existing models of how social hierarchies influence eco-friendly behaviors. Green consumption, defined as choosing eco-friendly products and practices, plays an…
A recent study published in Neurobiology of Learning and Memory has revealed that intermittent exercise, akin to the “weekend warrior” pattern, offers lasting cognitive benefits compared to continuous exercise. The research, conducted with mice, found that short bursts of exercise…
On Christmas Eve, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe flew closer to the sun than any human-made object ever — a stunning technological feat that scientists liken to the historic Apollo moon landing in 1969.
Massive reductions in Antarctic sea ice in recent years has been correlated with more stormy days in the Southern Ocean, and could have implications for vital ocean currents.
Researchers have found that stick insects keep evolving the same 20 body plans, from the “tree lobster’” to the “bark hugger” and the “large-headed stick.”
A study in Iran comparing patients with Parkinson’s disease to healthy individuals found that patients with Parkinson’s disease consume less hydrogenated plant-based and animal oils but use more non-hydrogenated plant-based oil, olive oil, and mayonnaise compared to healthy individuals. The…
Everyone has their favorite film that serves as alternative Christmas movie fare, with Die Hard (1988) and Lethal Weapon (1987) typically topping the list—at least when all you want for Christmas is buddy-cop banter, car chases, shootouts, and glorious explosions.…
The James Webb telescope has focused its attention on an oddball space rock lurking between Jupiter and Neptune. The unusual “centaur,” named 2060 Chiron, has features of both comets and asteroids.
