Science

What happens when we pass out? Researchers ID new brain and heart connections

Nearly 40 percent of people experience syncope, or fainting spells, at least once in their lives. These brief losses of…

3 years ago

In a surprising finding, light can make water evaporate without heat

Evaporation is happening all around us all the time, from the sweat cooling our bodies to the dew burning off…

3 years ago

Where is a sea star’s head? Maybe just about everywhere

If you put a hat on a starfish, where would you put it? On the center of the starfish? Or…

3 years ago

New frequency comb can identify molecules in 20-nanosecond snapshots

Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Toptica Photonics AG and the University of Colorado Boulder have…

3 years ago

Humans are disrupting natural ‘salt cycle’ on a global scale, new study shows

The planet's demand for salt comes at a cost to the environment and human health, according to a new scientific…

3 years ago

Amazon deforestation linked to long distance climate warming

Deforestation in the Amazon causes land surfaces up to 100 kilometres away to get warmer, according to a new study.…

3 years ago

Microplastics’ shape determines how far they travel in the atmosphere

Micron-size microplastic debris can be carried by the jet stream across oceans and continents, and their shape plays a crucial…

3 years ago

Want to achieve your goals? Get angry

While often perceived as a negative emotion, anger can also be a powerful motivator for people to achieve challenging goals…

3 years ago

Possible cause of male infertility

Mature spermatozoa are characterized by an head, midpiece and a long tail for locomotion. Now, researchers from the University Hospital…

3 years ago

Intermittent fasting is safe, effective for those with Type 2 diabetes, study suggests

Time-restricted eating, also known as intermittent fasting, can help people with Type 2 diabetes lose weight and control their blood…

3 years ago