Credit: PixabyTo improve the treatment and prevention of depression, a deeper understanding of the underlying brain and body mechanisms is essential.Interestingly, several studies have suggested a connection between depressive symptoms and body temperature, but their limited sample sizes raise questions about their reliability.In a recent study published in February, researchers from the University of...
Don't feel like socializing? No problem, no-one will approach you in thisQudi MaskEver looked in the mirror and thought, “These old human faces just aren’t expressive enough”? Maybe you need the Qudi Mask 2, a gadget that displays your emotions on a robotic screen while concealing your identity if desired.Functioning more like a digital...
Can gravity exist without mass? A new study proposes a way it might, with drastic effects on dark matter modelsNASA/JPL-CaltechIt appears that something is missing from the universe, which physicists refer to as “dark matter.” Yet, even after a century of searching, it hasn't been found. A new paper suggests an alternative hypothesis, demonstrating...
The Zayed National Museum's main building takes the form of a 30-m (98-ft)-tall "mound" that's inspired by the topography of the UAEFoster + PartnersConstruction is almost complete on a remarkable project in Abu Dhabi by the esteemed British firm Foster + Partners. The Zayed National Museum, characterized by its five sculpted "wings," is designed...
A miniaturized imager chip inspired by Superman's X-ray vision can see objects through cardboardUTDScientists have developed a miniature chip capable of capturing images of objects through cardboard. This technology, intended for integration into smartphones, moves us closer to emulating Superman's ability to see through solid objects, without the need for X-rays.Drawing inspiration from...
Credit: DepositphotosNew research suggests that female athletes actually have quicker reaction times and make fewer mistakes during their periods, despite perceiving a decline in their performance compared to other phases of their menstrual cycle.Researchers at University College London studied over 200 athletes to explore why female athletes experience higher injury rates compared to males....
Credit: PixabayNew research indicates that ultra-processed foods (UPFs), which are associated with conditions like heart disease and diabetes, may also play a role in chronic insomnia.These ultra-processed foods (UPFs) undergo significant modifications to enhance taste, enable mass production, or prolong shelf life, in contrast to whole foods like fruits and vegetables.Researchers from Sorbonne Paris...
Credit: PixabayTo maintain heart health and reduce the risk of high blood pressure later in life, it's essential not to reach peak fitness too soon. Recent studies indicate that maintaining consistent exercise levels throughout middle age is crucial for long-term protection against hypertension.However, social factors may present challenges for some individuals in maintaining consistent...
Credit: DepositphotosBy directing some attention from space to Earth, NASA aids ecologists in safeguarding endangered species such as tigers and elephants using its advanced satellites.Currently, habitat loss poses the greatest threat to global species. As human populations surge, we transform more wilderness and consume increasing resources, making large species like tigers and elephants particularly...
Starship sitting atop the launch padspacexStarbase, located in Boca Chica, TX, is undergoing a major upgrade known as Starfactory, set to be operational by this summer with a hefty price tag of $100 million and ambitious objectives.Construction began in February, adding an extra 100,000 square feet (9,290 sq m) of factory space dedicated...
