The building blocks of life can form rapidly around young stars
New research could solve the mystery of how the complex building blocks of life first formed.
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Group of ancient stars spotted near the sun could rewrite the Milky Way’s history
Researchers using the Gaia space telescope studied some ancient stars near the sun, revealing that our corner of the Milky Way may be billions of years older than once thought.
Prenatal cannabis exposure linked to changes in brain structure and connectivity
New research published in Nature Mental Health sheds light on the relationship between prenatal cannabis exposure and mental health issues in early adolescence. The study found that prenatal cannabis exposure is associated with specific changes in brain structure and connectivity,…
Higher omega-3 levels linked to lower risk of depression, study finds
An analysis of genetic data from the UK Biobank and the Psychiatric Genomics Consortium has indicated that individuals with higher estimated levels of omega-3 fatty acids in their bodies are less likely to suffer from major depressive disorder. The strongest…
Pacific geoduck: The large, phallic clam that can live longer than 165 years
The Pacific geoduck is a clam that lives along the shore from Alaska to Mexico, can reach 9 pounds in weight and can outlive humans.
Nanoplastics have been found in the human brain and penis – how worried should we be?
The world is becoming clogged with plastic. Particles of plastic so tiny they cannot be seen with the naked eye have been found almost everywhere, from the oceans’ depths to the mountain tops. They are in the soil, in plants,…
Memo to the Supreme Court: Clean Air Act targeted CO2 as climate pollutant, study says
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Rudy Sulgan) This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, independent news organization that covers climate, energy, and the environment. It is republished with permission. Sign up for its newsletter here. Among the…
Here’s what the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris look like from space (photos)
The European Space Agency shared a high-resolution interactive image of central Paris highlighting several notable venues where the 2024 Summer Olympic games are being held from July 26 through Aug. 11, 2024.
Grandiose fantasizing appears to serve a vital psychological function for narcissists
Recent research published in Frontiers in Psychiatry has shed new light on the psychological mechanisms underpinning pathological narcissism. The study found that individuals with higher levels of narcissism are more likely to engage in grandiose fantasizing—a form of daydreaming about…
How many galaxies are in the universe?
If we can see at most 3% of the universe, how can we estimate the total number of galaxies in it?
