Being thankful for what you have and maintaining a positive outlook could lead to longer life, according to a new study involving nearly 50,000 older nurses in the US. Researchers from the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health conducted the study, suggesting that an attitude of gratitude correlates with increased longevity, particularly in relation […]
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In China, there is approximately one guide dog for every 40,000 blind individuals. To address this shortage and ensure safe navigation for users, researchers are developing a six-legged, AI-enhanced robotic dog. According to a press release citing the China Blind Association, over 17 million people in China are blind, but there are only slightly more
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Scientists have discovered a new source of dangerous “forever chemical” pollution in the rechargeable lithium-ion batteries used in most electric vehicles. Certain lithium-ion battery technologies incorporate PFAS chemicals (per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances) to reduce flammability and improve electrical conductivity. According to a peer-reviewed study in the journal Nature Communications, scientists have found high levels of PFAS
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A comprehensive study by researchers from the Chinese University of Hong Kong has further confirmed the connection between autism and the gut microbiome. In contrast to previous research that focused solely on bacteria, this study also investigated fungi, archaea, and viruses in the digestive tract. The team developed an advanced assay that revealed a correlation
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Just over ten years ago, a robotic rover on Mars provided a long-awaited answer to a critical question: it confirmed the presence of organic material buried in the sediment of the planet’s ancient lakebeds. Since then, we have continued to discover organic molecules on Mars, distributed in a manner indicating widespread carbon chemistry on our
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Europe will re-enter the heavy lift rocket market on July 9, 2024, with the maiden flight of the Ariane 6, which will carry nearly a dozen satellites and experiments. The launch window at Kourou, French Guiana, begins at 2:00 pm EDT. Here’s how you can watch. ESA has eagerly anticipated the launch of Ariane 6
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The World Health Organization’s cancer research agency issued a critical report on talc, stating it is likely carcinogenic to humans, primarily due to potential asbestos contamination in powders. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified natural talc as “probably carcinogenic to humans (Group 2A)” based on limited evidence linking it to ovarian cancer,
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Do you often catch yourself daydreaming, feeling sluggish, or easily losing focus on tasks? You might have Cognitive Disengagement Syndrome (CDS). Psychologists first identified CDS in the 1960s and 1970s, noting that some individuals consistently exhibit these traits more than others. But why is it classified as a syndrome instead of a mere personality quirk?
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The first video of a blue whale nursing her calf has been released, alongside other remarkable footage of the species’ intimate behaviors, captured in 2022 by a fortunate snorkeler. This marks the first occasion for both scientists and the public to observe these behaviors in these notoriously elusive cetaceans. These historic few seconds, filmed in
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Long before dinosaurs dominated the Earth, another formidable predator thrived in its environment. Gaiasia, resembling a large salamander, roamed the Permian swamps. Unlike the cute axolotl, Gaiasia jennyae was a massive amphibian measuring approximately 2.5 m (8.2 ft) in length, equipped with a skull and jaw structure suggesting it could prey upon even large animals
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