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Individuals with core knowledge confusions are more likely to believe in the paranormal
A meta-analytic study involving over 16,000 participants from 11 countries found that individuals with stronger core knowledge confusions are more likely to believe in the paranormal. The association was particularly pronounced among participants from Finland. The research was published in…
Celestron PentaView LCD Digital Microscope Review
The Celestron PentaView’s LCD digital display makes this microscope ideal for demonstrating to a large audience.
Scientists reveal dopamine and serotonin’s opposing roles in fascinating neuroscience breakthrough
A recent study from Stanford’s Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute has shed light on the interplay between two key brain chemicals, dopamine and serotonin, revealing their opposing roles in shaping our decisions and learning processes. Published in Nature, the research demonstrates…
Green sea turtle gets relief from “bubble butt” syndrome thanks to 3D printing
Charlotte, a green sea turtle, was hit by a boat back in 2008. This left it with an affliction colloquially referred to as the “bubble butt,” a kind of floating syndrome that makes it impossible for a turtle to dive.…
Leaf sheep: The adorable solar-powered sea slug that looks like Shaun the Sheep
Known for its uncanny resemblance to the TV character Shaun the Sheep, this adorable sea slug munches on algae to steal its ability to photosynthesize and become solar-powered.
Fast food consumption is associated with depression
An analysis of National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data revealed that each additional fast-food meal per week was associated with a 4% higher likelihood of depression. This association was largely independent of obesity, although obesity did mediate the…
Why do iguanas fall from trees in Florida?
Florida’s non-native green iguanas become paralyzed and drop from trees when temperatures dip. Climate change could bring this problem to new areas.
Future robots could one day tell how you’re feeling by measuring your sweat, scientists say
Scientists say a phenomenon called “skin conductance,” which changes when you sweat, is a surprisingly accurate method for detecting emotions — with future robots that detect this able to tell your emotions.
Scientists explore frozen scars and fiery sands on the seafloor
On May 2, 2008, the Chaitén volcano in Chile awoke with unexpected fury after more than 9,000 years of dormancy. The eruption blasted rocks and ash a dozen miles into the air, and then heavy rainfall swept the fallen debris…
