Science and Technolgy blog
A recent study published in the Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics sheds light on the importance of consistent bedtime routines for children. The research reveals that six-year-olds who maintained regular sleep schedules demonstrated stronger emotional control and better behavior…
There’s something liberating about traveling without your computer. Your load is lighter, your battery needs fewer, and you don’t have to risk damaging or losing one of your most important and expensive devices. Besides, most of us are already carrying…
Vampire bats live on a strictly blood-based diet. So strict, in fact, that they seem to process their food more like some blood-feeding flies than like other known mammals. Researchers discovered this by coaxing common vampire bats (Desmodus rotundus) to run…
Objective: To measure how much mass eggshells can support Areas of science: Materials science Difficulty: Medium intermediate Time required: 2–5 days Prerequisites: None Material availability: Readily available Cost: $20–50 Safety: Adult supervision and safety goggles are required if a rotary…
The answer depends on many factors, including the amount of fuel needed, the moon’s orbit and the mission’s objectives.
Exercise is often celebrated for its role in keeping children physically fit, but what if it could also boost brainpower? A recent meta-analysis published in Pediatrics has demonstrated that structured physical activity programs improve intelligence in young people. The study…
Although there’s been a whole lot of pessimism recently, electric vehicle sales continue to grow, even if it is less quickly than many hoped. That’s true in the commercial vehicle space as well—according to Cox Automotive, 87 percent of vehicle…
In a new study, the RSV drug nirsevimab was 93% effective at preventing young children from being hospitalized for the respiratory infection.
The universe is constantly expanding, but how do scientists think about what it’s expanding into?
A small statue of a woman wearing a royal crown may depict Cleopatra VII, an archaeologist claims. Other archaeologists think it is likely someone else.
