Science and Technolgy blog
A new study has found that within just a few days of a whiplash injury, it is possible to predict which patients are likely to develop chronic pain based on brain activity and anxiety levels. Researchers discovered that the level…
Finding a bubble of hot gas blown by the stellar wind from a young star gives researchers a peek at what our sun was like when it was young.
Sodium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage are moving toward the mainstream. Wider use of these batteries could lead to lower costs, less fire risk, and less need for lithium, cobalt, and nickel. On November 18, CATL, the world’s…
An analysis of data from the NutriNet Brasil study found that individuals who consume more ultraprocessed foods in their diet face an increased risk of depressive symptoms. Overall, those with the highest consumption of ultraprocessed foods had a 42% greater…
Data continue to show that tirzepatide, called Mounjaro for type 2 diabetes and Zepbound for weight loss, is safe and effective, but side effects remain.
Scientists hope the body of a pregnant great white shark killed on a drumline will reveal some of the mysteries of the species’ reproduction.
The Fossil Forest in Dorset is a stretch of southern English coastline peppered with living mounds of limestone that hide the remains of cypress trees from the late Jurassic period.
Researchers have discovered that extracts from Psilocybe cubensis, commonly known as magic mushrooms, may play a role in reversing memory deficits caused by chronic stress. The study, published in the Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, found that when administered under specific…
Welcome to Edition 7.22 of the Rocket Report! The big news is the Trump administration’s announcement that commercial astronaut Jared Isaacman would be put forward as the nominee to serve as the next NASA Administrator. Isaacman has flown to space…
Brains are usually thought of as a bacteria-free zone. But that’s not the case for some fish. Wild and lab-grown members of the salmon family harbor active microbial communities in their brains. More than half of the bacteria found in…
