James Webb telescope confirms we have no idea why the universe is growing the way it is
A dense cluster of bright stars, each with six large and two small diffraction spikes,…
TECH DEIYO
Science and Technolgy blog
Hippocampal neurogenesis decreases PTSD symptoms in mice, study finds
A study on mice found that interventions increasing the creation of new neurons in the…
Win hardware, collectibles, and more in the 2024 Ars Technica Charity Drive
It’s once again that special time of year when we give you a chance to…
Trees may be even bigger climate heroes than we thought
Trees are important for the health of our planet. For one, they pull carbon dioxide,…
Scientists Say: Organoid
Organoid (noun, “OR-guh-noid”) An organoid is a model of an organ made from living cells.…
Roman scutum: An 1,800-year-old shield dropped by a Roman soldier who likely died in battle
A wood and leather shield dating to around A.D. 250 is one of only a…
Neuroscientists just turned a major Alzheimer’s theory on its head
A recent study published in Brain challenges long-held assumptions about Alzheimer’s disease treatment. Researchers at…
‘An existential threat affecting billions’: Three-quarters of Earth’s land became permanently drier in last 3 decades
A car driving by a raging wildfire in Orange County, California.
Cold Moon 2024: How to watch the year’s final full moon rise with Jupiter this week
The Cold Moon — the 12th and final full moon of 2024 — will rise…
Emotion dysregulation is a core component of ADHD, study finds
An analysis of data from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Study (ABCD) study found that…
Mysterious fast radio bursts could be caused by asteroids slamming into dead stars
An asteroid hitting a neutron star could release enough energy to power humanity for 100…
Lab-grown “mini-brains” shed light on severe autism and offer hope for treatment
Researchers at Scripps Research Institute have used patient-derived stem cells to create brain organoids—also called…
The shadow’s roots take hold in Wheel of Time S3 teaser
The Wheel of Time returns to Prime Video in March. Prime Video released a one-minute…
Innie rebellion is brewing in trippy Severance S2 trailer
Severance returns to Apple TV in January for its sophomore season. Severance was one of…
Laughter yoga boosts well-being and reduces stress in nursing students, study finds
A new study published in Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being has found that laughter yoga…
Scientists reveal genes that make cats orange
Two new studies have revealed why some cats are orange — an enduring enigma of…
‘It explains why our ability to focus has gone to hell’: Screens are assaulting our Stone Age brains with more information than we can handle
Modern technology has fundamentally changed how our ancient minds work.
18-month-olds tailor communication to others’ knowledge, new study finds
A recent study explored whether 18-month-old infants can adjust their communication based on what they…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
