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The blob — an extreme marine heatwave that hit the northeast Pacific between 2014 and 2016 — killed approximately 4 million common murre, and the population is yet to recover, a new study finds.
Medical accounts of red wine headaches go back to Roman times, but the experience is likely as old as winemaking—something like 10,000 years. As chemists specializing in winemaking, we wanted to try to figure out the source of these headaches.…
A new study sheds light on the deep-seated human preference for all things “natural.” Published in Social Psychological and Personality Science, the research shows that this bias extends beyond words, influencing actual decisions—even when those decisions involve potential risks, like…
Axons can be shaped like strings of pearls, research in mice and people show. How that shape may influence brain signaling is not yet clear.
Henry the Nile crocodile will celebrate his 124th birthday at the Crocworld Conservation Centre in South Africa on Dec. 16.
A three-part complex based on the molecules that give “Conan the Bacterium” its radiation resistance may protect humans against damage from ionizing radiation.
The world’s first nuclear-diamond battery uses carbon-14 to power devices for more than 10,000 years.
New research published in Addictive Behaviors examines how certain behaviors are associated with problematic pornography use. The study highlights that habits like binge-watching, escalating content, and switching between videos are linked to difficulties in controlling pornography use, with quantitative tolerance—a…
If you’re looking to buy a TV in 2025, you may be disappointed by the types of advancements TV brands will be prioritizing in the new year. While there’s an audience of enthusiasts interested in developments in tech like OLED,…
Dopamine (noun, “DOPE-uh-meen”) Dopamine is a chemical messenger in the brain. It helps you learn and focus and even motivates you to achieve your goals. Though related to feelings of happiness or satisfaction, think of dopamine more as the chemical…
