(Randy Faris/The Image Bank/Getty Images)Slight variations in a person’s heart rate may provide important clues about the likelihood of cognitive decline in the coming years, according to a new study. This finding points to a potential quick and easy test to detect early cognitive changes.Understanding and Preventing Cognitive ImpairmentDetecting when and how cognitive decline...
A pulsar inside a supernova bubble. (NASA/ESA/G. Dubner et al.)One evening in my light-polluted San Diego backyard, I had my telescope set up for astrophotography and aimed it at an incredibly distant galaxy. As the first image appeared on my tablet screen, my wife, Cristina, came over."That’s the Pinwheel Galaxy," I told her—named for its...
New evidence suggests molten heavy metals such as gold are leaking out of Earth's core. (jxfzsy/iStock/Getty Images Plus)Earth’s core holds an enormous amount of gold, and this precious metal is slowly making its way into the planet’s crust, according to a new study.Volcanic Rocks Reveal Traces of Precious MetalsResearchers analyzed isotopes found in volcanic rocks...
The SNAP-X gel could help attract free-swimming planktonic coral larvae to decimated reefs, ultimately restoring those reefs to a healthy stateDepositphotosWe can't leave coral reef restoration to chance. To help coral larvae settle in damaged reef areas, researchers developed an algae-based gel that actively attracts them.The Hidden Builders of Coral ReefsAlthough many people assume...
The concert celebrates the 200th birthday of Johann Strauss IIVienna Tourist BoardOn May 31, Voyager 1 will receive a truly one-of-a-kind musical tribute. In celebration of Johann Strauss II’s 200th birthday, the European Space Agency (ESA) will send a live performance of The Blue Danube waltz into deep space, directed straight to NASA’s Voyager...
Credit: DepositphotosParasites are infamous for their resourceful ways of infecting human cells, often developing complex tactics to slip past immune defenses unnoticed. One particularly crafty organism, Entamoeba histolytica, has evolved a remarkable method to stay hidden: it tears off fragments of human cells and uses their proteins to disguise itself.Life Cycle of a Deadly...
Lights shone into a cockroach's individual eyes can steer it left or right thanks to an innate tendency to avoid UV lightChowdhury Mohammad Masum RefatThis probably wasn’t on your radar for the week. Researchers at Osaka University have developed a method to guide cyborg insects using tiny helmets—without the need for invasive surgeries or...
Bodegas Dominio d’Echauz blends tradition and innovation in rural SpainFran Silvestre ArquitectosIn the peaceful countryside of Zayas de Báscones, Spain, a subtle new architectural project is beginning to take shape. Designed by the firm Fran Silvestre Arquitectos, the Bodegas Dominio d’Echauz winery is envisioned to be more than just a wine production facility —...
Credit: DepositphotosIf you're looking for a reason to shut down your laptop for the weekend or cut back on overtime, here's some scientific insight: working long hours can actually alter areas of the brain that are responsible for emotional regulation, working memory, and problem-solving. While the physical and mental toll of overworking is well...
A 10-ft test sphere being dropped down to the bottom of Lake Constance in EuropeFraunhofer IEETo avoid using large areas of land for building renewable energy storage facilities, the Fraunhofer Institute has been developing a bold yet feasible idea: using hollow concrete spheres submerged in the deep ocean to store energy.The StEnSea Project: Storing...
