Are there any planets in the universe that aren’t round?
Earth is round, but are there any planets in the universe that aren’t?
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Scientists are ‘gobsmacked’ by strange reversals in deep-ocean currents
The speed and direction of deep currents off Mozambique’s coast are more subject to change than scientists expected.
How do you see pictures in your brain?
Here’s how your brain visualizes scenarios that you’re not actually looking at with your eyes.
Razed city that rebelled against Rome ‘remained uninhabited for over 170 years,’ excavations reveal
The ancient city was besieged and destroyed in 125 B.C., probably in a dispute over the rights of Roman citizenship.
New research provides insight into how exercise strengthens brain connections
A new study sheds light on how exercise boosts brain function by exploring the role of nerves in muscle-brain communication. The study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, reveals that muscles release molecules that support brain…
Why do leafy green vegetables interact with blood thinners?
Leafy green vegetables can affect the way certain anticoagulant (blood thinning) medications work. But why?
Democrats and Republicans may agree more on hate speech than you think
A recent study has uncovered a surprising level of agreement between political parties on the issue of hate speech censorship, despite widespread assumptions of partisan division. The research, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, found that…
Preterm birth before 29 weeks linked to heightened risk of panic disorder
A study of German adults born between 1969 and 2002 revealed that those born before the 29th week of pregnancy (extremely premature) have a significantly increased risk of developing panic disorder later in life. Panic disorder was present in 2%…
You can change your personality intentionally, research shows
Can people change their personality? Yes, by “making intentional tweaks to their thinking and behavior,” research finds.
How the brain processes zero: Neurons treat ‘nothing’ as a number, study shows
In a recent study published in Current Biology, researchers uncovered how the human brain processes the concept of zero, revealing that specific neurons in the medial temporal lobe treat zero as a number rather than a symbol of nothingness. These…
