Mesmerizing animation shows Earth’s tectonic plates moving from 1.8 billion years ago to today
It’s the first time Earth’s geologic record — information found inside rocks — has been used to create an animation of this kind.
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Star-packed Triangulum Galaxy shines in new Hubble Telescope image
The Triangulum Galaxy, the third-largest member of the Local Group of galaxies, is shining with star formation in a new image from the Hubble Space Telescope.
5 myths about antidepressants you should stop believing
During my work as a clinical psychologist and neurobiologist, I have spoken with many individuals who are considering taking antidepressant medications such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Many ask me for my thoughts on whether they need medication, whether…
Scientists make lab-grown black hole jets
By using protons to probe how a magnetic field responds to an expanding plasma, experimenters have replicated the particle jets spewed out by active black holes.
New machine learning model predicts Parkinson’s disease risk up to 15 years in advance
A recent study published in Neurology suggests that individuals at high risk of developing Parkinson’s disease could be identified years before symptoms arise. By using machine learning to analyze proteins found in blood samples and combining this data with simple…
Socially anxious individuals show weaker adaptation to angry faces, study finds
A recent study published in the journal Cognition and Emotion has uncovered new insights into how individuals with high social anxiety process emotional information. The research reveals that people who experience high levels of social anxiety adapt less to angry…
Americans misunderstand their contribution to deteriorating environment
Enlarge / Power lines are cast in silhouette as the Creek Fire creeps up on on the Shaver Springs community off of Tollhouse Road on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020, in Auberry, California. (credit: Kent Nishimura / Los Angeles Times) This…
Giant oarfish: The ‘doomsday’ fish of legend that supposedly foreshadows earthquakes
In mythology, giant oarfish are said to foreshadow earthquakes, although evidence shows this is not the case.
Women tend to give more money to attractive men, study finds
A recent study investigated how male facial attractiveness, vocal attractiveness, and expressions of social interest influence women’s decisions regarding fairness in economic games. The findings revealed that women were more generous toward men who had attractive faces, appealing voices, and…
Is accidentally stumbling across the unknown a key part of science?
Enlarge / The First Combat of Gav and Talhand’, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), ca. 1330–40, Attributed to Iran, probably Isfahan, Ink, opaque watercolor, gold, and silver on paper, Page: 8 1/16 x 5 1/4 in. (20.5 x…
