We finally know where the moon’s atmosphere comes from
“We give a definitive answer that meteorite impact vaporization is the dominant process that creates the lunar atmosphere.”
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Long-term benzodiazepine use linked to shrinkage in two brain regions
Although the overall use of benzodiazepines does not appear to increase the risk of dementia, long-term use is associated with a reduction in the volume of critical brain areas, such as the hippocampus and the amygdala, according to new research…
NASA likely to significantly delay the launch of Crew 9 due to Starliner issues
Enlarge / Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft is lifted to be placed atop an Atlas V rocket for its first crewed launch. (credit: United Launch Alliance) NASA is planning to significantly delay the launch of the Crew 9 mission to the International…
Gamification gets drivers to put down their phones, study finds
Enlarge / You should not do this while you are driving. (credit: Getty Images) Distracted driving isn’t only a result of drivers using their phones when they should be paying attention. But it is a significant cause of the problem,…
Alarming study exposes major flaw in how top health organizations describe depression
A recent study reveals a troubling trend in how information about depression is presented to the public. Researchers found that major health organizations frequently provide misleading information, portraying depression as a disorder that causes symptoms rather than a descriptive label…
Pheromone fingers may help poison frogs mate
Specialized glands in the fingertips of some males may produce seductive chemical signals.
CrowdStrike claps back at Delta, says airline rejected offers for help
Enlarge / LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JULY 23: Travelers from France wait on their delayed flight on the check-in floor of the Delta Air Lines terminal at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on July 23, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.…
Women experiencing more protective paternalism tend to see their male partners as less reliable
A study in Australia revealed that women experiencing more protective paternalism tended to feel greater psychological distress and to be less satisfied with their relationship. They also tended to see their partners as less reliable and more patronizing and undermining.…
Climate change is driving the extreme heat baking France’s Olympics
In this week’s Extreme Climate Update, we look at record-breaking temps around the world and explain what the heat index is.
Algorithms and outrage: How social media shapes political hostility
Once upon a time, newly minted graduates dreamt of creating online social media that would bring people closer together. That dream is now all but a distant memory. In 2024, there aren’t many ills social networks don’t stand accused of:…
