Did Venus ever have oceans to support life, or was it ‘born hot’?
“We would have loved to find that Venus was once a planet much closer to our own, so it’s kind of sad in a way to find out that it wasn’t.”
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Space photo of the week: Astronaut spots 2 nearby galaxies from SpaceX capsule
NASA astronaut Don Pettit imaged the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds as the International Space Station cruised 260 miles above the Pacific Ocean.
New psychology research shows what’s really driving your fear of missing out
A new study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology reveals that the fear of missing out, or FOMO, isn’t just about missing out on fun. Instead, it’s about missing opportunities to bond with people we care about.…
What does a weather report of 30% chance of rain mean?
A percent chance of precipitation shows the probability there will be at least 0.01 inch of rain, snow or sleet at a given location.
Solar system quiz: How well do you know our cosmic neighborhood?
Test your knowledge on our solar system, from the biggest and smallest planets to the behemoth mountain on Mars.
You’re born with most of your neurons — but the brain makes some mysterious new ones in adulthood
Understanding how new neurons affect brain function throughout adulthood can offer new approaches to treating epilepsy and dementia.
It’s not digital illiteracy: Here’s why older adults are drawn to dubious news
A recent study published in Public Opinion Quarterly challenges the prevailing belief that digital illiteracy is the primary factor behind older adults interaction with unreliable online sources. The new findings provide evidence that while older adults are more likely than…
Partner’s positive mood linked to reduced cortisol levels in older couples
A new study published in the journal Psychoneuroendocrinology highlights the profound impact a partner’s positive emotions can have on stress management, particularly in older couples. The findings suggest that when a relationship partner experiences more positive emotions, their partner tends…
Childhood maltreatment alters serotonin and dopamine receptor systems in primates, study finds
A study of rhesus macaques revealed that infants who experienced higher levels of maltreatment by their mothers tended to develop into adolescents with weaker binding potential of serotonin receptors in the prefrontal cortex, amygdala, striatum, and hippocampus regions of the…
Teen creates memecoin, dumps it, earns $50,000
On the evening of November 19, art adviser Adam Biesk was finishing work at his California home when he overheard a conversation between his wife and son, who had just come downstairs. The son, a kid in his early teens,…
