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Why Some People Can’t Stop Eating: Scientists Discover Unique Brain Circuit Linked to BMI

Northwestern University — Thu, 23 May 2024 03:08:01 +0000

A newly identified link between two brain areas could influence eating behavior control. A recent study reveals that weaker connections between brain areas related to...

New Research Suggests That Your Gut Bacteria Could Impact Your Decision-Making

Paris Brain Institute — Thu, 23 May 2024 01:29:39 +0000

Research reveals that the gut microbiota affects mental health and social behavior, with studies showing that it can influence decision-making related to fairness, highlighting potential...

Evolving With the Virus: Repeat COVID-19 Shots Neutralizing Beyond the Expected

Washington University School of Medicine — Thu, 23 May 2024 00:38:42 +0000

The response to an updated vaccine is influenced by previous vaccinations but also produces broadly neutralizing antibodies. The COVID-19 pandemic has ended, yet the virus...

Unlocking Memory: Neuroscientists Reveal How the Brain Decides What To Remember

NYU Langone Health / NYU Grossman School of Medicine — Wed, 22 May 2024 23:47:24 +0000

Recent research identifies “sharp wave-ripples” in the hippocampus as a brain mechanism that determines which daily experiences become permanent memories, with significant ripples during idle...

New Research: Gloom and Doom Warnings About Climate Change Do Not Work

Norwegian University of Science and Technology — Wed, 22 May 2024 22:56:37 +0000

We must find ways to motivate people if we want them to take action to curb climate change. To effectively communicate about climate change and...

Safe and Efficient Energy: Game-Changing Battery Materials Discovered

Tokyo University of Science — Wed, 22 May 2024 22:05:33 +0000

Scientists have identified a stable and highly conductive lithium-ion conductor that can be used as solid electrolytes in solid-state lithium-ion batteries. Solid-state lithium-ion batteries, which...

“Unlike Any Other Arachnid Known” – Scientists Discover Bizarre 308-Million-Year-Old Creature With Spiny Legs

University of Kansas — Wed, 22 May 2024 21:14:14 +0000

Douglassarachne acanthopoda, a 308-million-year-old arachnid with spiny legs, was discovered in Illinois’ Mazon Creek locality. This unique species underscores the diversity of ancient arachnids in...

Snack Attack: How Chips and Soda Impact Brain Health and Stroke Risk

American Academy of Neurology — Wed, 22 May 2024 20:00:51 +0000

Eating more ultra-processed foods may elevate the risk of cognitive issues and stroke, with the impact being particularly significant among black individuals. People who eat...

Key Carboxysome Discovery Brings Scientists a Giant Step Closer to Supercharged Photosynthesis

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology — Wed, 22 May 2024 19:05:29 +0000

A team from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has made significant progress in understanding carboxysomes, which are structures in certain bacteria...

Fentanyl’s Fatal Fumes: The Lethal Risks of Residue in Smoking Devices

University of California - San Francisco — Wed, 22 May 2024 18:00:31 +0000

As smoking fentanyl becomes more common than injection, users face mounting dangers from the residue in smoking equipment. Now that smoking has overtaken injecting as...

Running Out of Copper: A New Crisis for Renewable Energy?

University of Michigan — Wed, 22 May 2024 16:54:41 +0000

The University of Michigan study highlights a significant shortfall in copper production necessary to meet U.S. renewable energy targets, suggesting a shift towards manufacturing hybrid...

Deciphering Physics: How MIT Uses AI to Answer the Unanswerable

Adam Zewe, Massachusetts Institute of Technology — Wed, 22 May 2024 16:03:58 +0000

A new machine-learning framework from MIT and the University of Basel that can automatically classify phases of physical systems could help scientists investigate novel materials....

Controversial Findings: Astrophysicists Rethink Solar Magnetic Fields

Jennifer Chu, Massachusetts Institute of Technology — Wed, 22 May 2024 15:00:47 +0000

Solar phenomena like sunspots and flares could be a product of a shallow magnetic field, according to surprising new findings that may help scientists predict...

Could Maternal Immune Responses Trigger Neurodevelopmental Disorders Like Autism?

The Company of Biologists — Wed, 22 May 2024 14:00:19 +0000

Harvard researchers have found that the maternal immune response to viral infections in pregnant mice can be detected by microglia in the embryo’s brain, altering...

Alzheimer’s Without Symptoms: Unraveling the Mystery

Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience - KNAW — Wed, 22 May 2024 12:47:53 +0000

Everyone experiences aging in their own unique way, with factors like genetics, lifestyle, and environment playing a role in this process. Some individuals reach the...

Scientists Solve 140-Year-Old Giant Antarctic Sea Spider Reproductive Mystery

University of Hawaii at Manoa — Wed, 22 May 2024 11:32:10 +0000

University of Hawaiʻi scientists discovered key reproductive behaviors of giant Antarctic sea spiders, providing new insights into their development and the broader marine ecosystem. This...

Escaping Atmospheres: Unraveling the Hydrodynamic Mysteries of Exoplanets

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Wed, 22 May 2024 10:46:24 +0000

New research enhances understanding of atmospheric escape in exoplanets, focusing on classification and impacts on habitability. A new study increases our understanding of the violent...

Startling Study: Teen Cannabis Use Linked to 11x Higher Psychosis Risk

Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences — Wed, 22 May 2024 10:00:18 +0000

Research links teen cannabis use to a significantly higher risk of psychotic disorders, emphasizing the impact of increased THC potency. A new study published today...

Deciphering Daydreams: How Sharp-Wave Ripples Shape Our Imaginative Minds

Osaka University — Wed, 22 May 2024 09:00:48 +0000

Researchers from Osaka University find that mind wandering, especially when associated with less pleasurable and more vivid and imaginative self-generated thoughts, is associated with a...

Doomsday Glacier’s Ticking Clock: Satellites Reveal “Vigorous Melting” Beneath Antarctica’s Thwaites Glacier

University of California - Irvine — Wed, 22 May 2024 07:45:28 +0000

Satellite radar data shows substantial seawater intrusion beneath Antarctica’s Thwaites Glacier, causing ice to rise and fall. Using high-resolution satellite radar data, a team of...

Tidal Extremes: Ecological Insights From Australia’s Dynamic Montgomery Reef

Adam Voiland, NASA Earth Observatory — Wed, 22 May 2024 06:53:10 +0000

Large tidal swings expose a plateau-shaped reef around Australia’s Yawajaba island at low tide. The Kimberley coast of Western Australia has one of the largest...

Revolutionary Discovery: Scientists Prove Existence of New Type of Magnetism

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz — Wed, 22 May 2024 06:18:45 +0000

The third branch of magnetism has been experimentally demonstrated in manganese telluride, opening up opportunities for new research directions. A recent study published in Nature...

Ancient DNA Analysis Reveals True Appearance of “Exotic” 6th-Century Chinese Emperor

Cell Press — Wed, 22 May 2024 05:46:41 +0000

Researchers reconstructed the face of Emperor Wu of Northern Zhou using DNA from his remains, revealing his typical East Asian features and suggesting his premature...

New Research Suggests That Eggs Might Not Actually Be Bad for Your Heart

American College of Cardiology — Wed, 22 May 2024 04:24:52 +0000

Subgroup analyses suggest a potential advantage for older adults and individuals with diabetes. Whether you like your eggs sunny-side up, hard boiled or scrambled, many...