Arctic Researchers Get Surprised by Polar Bear Visitors While Making Breakfast
In the realm of Arctic research, unexpected encounters can sometimes add an exhilarating twist to the daily routine. For meteorologist, Katarzyna Kudłacz and her colleagues stationed on Spitsbergen’s icy terrain, the mundane task of breakfast preparation turned into an unforgettable ...
Scientists Have 3D-Scanned Thousands of Creatures Creating Incredibly Intricate Images Anyone Can Access for Free
The completion of the openVertebrate (oVert) project marks a monumental leap forward in both scientific research and public accessibility to natural history collections. Over the course of five years, 18 institutions collaborated to undertake the ambitious task of 3D-scanning thousands ...
Study Finds That Dancing Helps With Weight Loss and Also Improves Physical and Mental Health
A recent study, drawing upon the findings of 646 previously reported studies, highlights the profound benefits of dancing for weight loss and overall well-being, especially for individuals who are overweight or obese. The metastudy focused on subjects with abnormally high-fat percentages ...
The Growing Link Between Microbes, Mood and Mental Health
The emerging field of research into the connection between microbes, mood, and mental health is shedding light on a previously overlooked aspect of our well-being. Recent studies suggest that maintaining a healthy brain involves tending to our gut microbiome, challenging conventional ...
Singing or Playing Music Throughout Life is Linked with Better Brain Health While You Age
Engaging in musical activities throughout life has been associated not only with a sense of enjoyment and emotional well-being but also with tangible cognitive benefits, as highlighted by the PROTECT study. The research, open to individuals aged 40 and above, examined data from over ...
Researchers Find Bioplastic Straws Intact After More than a Year Underground
The recent findings by the 5 Gyres research institute on the durability of bioplastic straws have sparked concerns about the efficacy of so-called biodegradable products in addressing plastic pollution. The institute’s Better Alternatives 3.0 report reveals that while bioplastics ...
Researchers Report First Conversation Between Humans and Humpback Whales
In a groundbreaking development, researchers from the SETI Institute, known for their endeavors in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, have reported what might be the first conversation between humans and humpback whales. Venturing into a humpback feeding area off the coast ...
Human Brain Cells on a Chip Can Recognize Speech And Do Simple Math
A team led by engineer Feng Guo from Indiana University Bloomington has developed a system called Brainoware, which integrates real human brain tissue with electronics. Brainoware uses brain organoids—three-dimensional mini-brains grown from human pluripotent stem cells—in conjunction ...
DeepSouth: Supercomputer Simulating Human Brain To Go Online This Year
Researchers at Western Sydney University in Australia, in collaboration with tech giants Intel and Dell, are set to unveil a supercomputer named DeepSouth, designed to simulate neural networks at the scale of the human brain. The computer is capable of emulating networks of spiking ...
