Tag: Research
How Stress Affects Dogs’ Behavior and Emotions
Dogs have been close companions with humans for thousands of years, and they have evolved to be able to interpret human emotions. Recent research has shown that dogs can not only detect the smell...
Understanding Long COVID: Severity, Complexity, and Decreasing Risk
Researchers are still working to understand the complicated and debilitating condition known as long COVID. Since 2020, long COVID has become a widespread disability affecting millions of people globally and costing economies billions of...
Unlocking the ‘Island of Stability’ with a Novel Approach to Creating Superheavy Elements
A new method of creating superheavy elements has brought us one step closer to unlocking the mysteries of the “Island of Stability” on the periodic table. Scientists at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in...
PhD Influencers: Behind-the-Scenes of Lab Life on TikTok and Instagram
Lindsay Ejoh, a neuroscience PhD student at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, is one of the many PhD students who have turned to social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram to document...
The Likelihood of Siblings of Autistic Children Being Autistic Themselves
Research indicates that the number of autism cases is on the rise, but the reasons behind this increase are not entirely clear. In the past, scientists have identified mutations and genetic variations in individuals...
Psilocybin Disrupts Brain Networks temporarily
Psilocybin, a psychedelic drug found in certain mushrooms, has been found to have profound effects on the brain's networks, disrupting normal communication between brain regions. A recent study published in Nature utilized an intensive...
Evolving Coronavirus Reduces Risk of Long COVID: Study Findings
As the coronavirus continued to evolve throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the risk of developing long COVID decreased significantly, especially for those who were vaccinated. A recent study published in the New England Journal of...
Redefining Planets: Astronomers’ New Proposal
Astronomers are proposing a new way to define planets, almost 20 years after Pluto was reclassified. This new definition would include specific criteria, such as the planet's mass, while still keeping Pluto as a...
How Storm Ciarán’s Low Pressure Affects Tea Taste – Scientific Explanation
Millions of tea-loving Britons had a disappointing cuppa last November, all thanks to Storm Ciarán and its record-breaking low pressure system. This weather phenomenon caused the boiling point of water to drop below the...
Asteroid Larger Than Eiffel Tower Skims Past Earth: Scientists Study Impacts
In 2029, an asteroid larger than the Eiffel Tower will pass close by Earth, prompting scientists to study its impacts and gather crucial information for future defense strategies against potential space rock threats. The...