Liberal Or Conservative? Brain Scans Can Reveal Your Political Ideology
The participants were ranked on a scale of one to six ranging from "very liberal" to "very conservative" based on their brain scan results.
Humans Were Drinking Milk Thousands Of Years Before Developing Lactose Tolerance: Study
Surprisingly, the results found that lactase persistence did not become common in Europe until around 1,000 BC. This was nearly 3,000 years after it was first detected in the ancient European gene pool.
Here's Why Violent Video Games Are So Popular, According To A Study
Psychological needs are fulfilled when players select weapons, work with other characters and complete missions.
Minor Solar Storm Likely To Hit Earth Today; May Cause Power Outage, Satellite Disruptions
A southern hole has been detected in the Sun's atmosphere which is releasing gaseous material. This release in combination with strong solar winds might form a minor G1-class solar storm on Aug. 3, warns forecasters.
Majority Of Doctors Overestimate A Medical Outcome's Chances Of Success, Study Finds
"All too often, doctors act as though the stars align more frequently than they actually do," the study's lead author said.
Ultrasound Stickers Invented By MIT Researchers Provide A Window Into The Human Body
In the experiment to determine the device's efficacy, stickers were applied to volunteers, and the devices were shown to produce live, high-resolution images of major blood vessels and internal organs such as the heart, lungs and stomach.
What Is Type 3 Diabetes? Researchers Identify Malnutrition-Related Disorder That Affects Millions
The aim of the researchers was to find the metabolic characteristics of the individuals with this disease to prove that "low BMI" diabetes is a distinct form of diabetes.
Is Baby Talk Similar Across The World? New Study Says Yes
The findings imply that baby talk and baby songs are independent of cultural and social influences.
Earth Is Spinning Faster, New Record For Shortest Day Is Less Than 24 Hours
The previous record was on July 19, 2020, when we gained 1.4602 milliseconds.
What Makes Some People Immune To Diseases? This Study May Hold Clue
Harvard scientists have discovered biological mechanisms that enhance disease tolerance in frog embryos and based on the findings, identified drugs that reduce disease progression in the embryos.
Math Reveals The Quickest Way To Cook A Burger
More flips apparently lead to a shorter cooking time.
How Will Humanity Survive Another Pandemic? This Study Has Answers
"Pandemic refuges are a risk management policy concept worthy of serious consideration," researchers say.
Want To Enhance Your Decision-Making Skills? Just Play Video Games
Video game players were found to be approximately 190 milliseconds faster and 2% more accurate than non-players.
Wearable Fertility Trackers Could Detect COVID-19 Days Before Symptoms Appear
An algorithm developed by the researchers was able to accurately detect 68% of the positive cases up to two days before the onset of symptoms.
Heaviest Neutron Star Preys On Its Mate Like A Black Widow, Scientists Find
The binary system consists of two stars, in which one devours the other and grows in size.
Chemical Imbalance Is Not The Cause Of Depression, Study Shows
Experts scrutinized decades of literature only to find no conclusive proof of there being a link between depression and serotonin levels in the body.
Scientists Uncover A New Genetic Disorder That Affects The Brain
The cause of the disease can be honed in on changes in the protein-coding gene known as Glutamate Ionotropic Receptor AMPA Type Subunit 1 (GRIA1), according to the study published in the American Journal of Human Genetics.
Centuries-Old Lava Caves In Hawaii Host Innumerable New Life Forms, Study Finds
The underground caves were considered one of the most hostile environments on earth, mimicking a cold, mars-like environment.
Meteorite That Hit Earth 50,000 Years Ago Reveals Unusual Diamond Structures
The structure could one day be used to develop targeted medicines, electronics with ultra-fast charging speeds, or faster and more ductile technology.
Monkeypox Outbreak: Cases Primarily Driven By Sex Between Men, Study Shows
Epidemiologists say the monkeypox outbreak could be pinpointed to gatherings of gay and bisexual men in Europe in mid-spring.
'Mars' Grand Canyon': ESA Satellite Captures Stunning Images Of Valles Marineris
"Valles Marineris is almost ten times longer, 20 times wider and five times deeper than the Grand Canyon," the ESA said.
Most Ecological Research Is 'Wasted,' New Study Finds
The study demonstrates how inefficiencies in the research process lead to huge waste.
Collagen Produced By Tumor Cells Could Be Used In Cancer Therapy, Researchers Say
Researchers believe targeting this collagen could help them develop more specific treatments against the disease.
This New Technique Can Help Detect Eye Diseases, Diabetes From Your Tears
Tears are made up of small sacs called exosomes, which contain molecular messages from the body. If we intercept these messages, we can look into the human body and detect diseases like diabetes, researchers say.
Trapped Underground Heat Could Help Mitigate Climate Change; Researchers Reveal How
Tapping into this heat reservoir could help provide suitable low-energy means to warm homes in some communities
What Makes Dogs Such Good Sniffers? This Nose-Brain Connection May Be The Reason
The highlight of the results was the first documented connection between the olfactory bulb to the occipital lobe (associated with vision) in any species.
Nancy Grace Roman Telescope: Here's Everything You Need To Know About NASA's Latest Mission
The Nancy Grace Roman telescope got its name from NASA's first chief of astronomy and the agency's first female executive.
This NIH-Funded Game Will Help You Earn Money If You Quit Smoking
The participants can place of bet of $30 on themselves and win the money back, along with a profit if they could manage to refrain from smoking for at least four weeks.
Get Into Pole Position For A Healthier Heart With This Finnish-Origin Workout
In a randomized trial held as part of the study, 130 participants underwent a 12-week rehabilitation.
Artificial Intelligence Can Help Detect Birth Defects In Ultrasound Images, Study Finds
Researchers have led a trailblazing experiment that lends credence to AI and its benefits.