Nose for it: For one group of rats, averse cues didn't stop them seeking out the rewardImage generated by DALL-EResearchers at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) explored how rats react to cocaine paired with an unpleasant stimulus, uncovering new insights into addiction vulnerability. In the experiment, nearly 30 rats self-administered intravenous...
Shake map of the earthquake. (Esri/DigitalGlobe/GeoEye/Earthstar Geographics/CNES/Airbus DS/USDA/USGS/AeroGRID/IGN/GIS User Community)7.0 Earthquake Hits California Coast, Spurring Aftershocks and Tsunami Warnings.A powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck near California’s coast at 10:44 a.m. Pacific Time on Thursday, with its epicenter located 62 miles west-southwest of Ferndale, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The quake triggered over 35 aftershocks...
Credit: PixabayStress often drives us to indulge in foods that aren't healthy, but scientists have found a surprising way to counteract the negative effects: pairing high-fat meals with antioxidant-rich cocoa.Stress, even in short bursts, can temporarily harm arterial function. Eating fatty foods may feel comforting but can worsen cardiovascular stress, delaying recovery.However, there's good...
Credit: PixabayAround 15% of people worldwide experience tinnitus, a condition causing phantom sounds like ringing or buzzing without any external source. Often linked to hearing loss, tinnitus can significantly affect mental health, leading to stress or depression, especially in long-term cases.With no cure available, better management or treatment could benefit millions. Sleep may offer...
Credit: PixabayYour brain can still produce new neurons in adulthood, but how do these rare additions support cognitive function?Neurons, the cells responsible for brain function, are mostly formed before birth. While early life sees the bulk of brain development, certain regions continue generating neurons into adulthood, albeit at a slower pace. Scientists debate whether...
Credit: PixabayResearchers have linked a specific type of body fat to the buildup of abnormal brain proteins—hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease—up to 20 years before the earliest symptoms of dementia appear. This finding, presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), highlights the potential for lifestyle changes targeting visceral fat...
Credit: PixabayWhen you think of black hole formation, you likely picture a massive star collapsing under its own gravity. However, the early universe’s chaotic conditions might have also produced small black holes, known as primordial black holes, long before the first stars existed.These black holes, theorized for decades, could even be the elusive dark...
Credit: PixabayScientists have created a hybrid mouse by incorporating a gene that predates all animal life. In this groundbreaking study, the team replaced a single gene in the mouse stem cells with one from an ancient, single-celled ancestor and successfully grew healthy mice from it.Stem cells are known for their ability to differentiate into...
"With the Darwin MX Pro, fans of everything tiny can unlock the secrets of the micro world"BeaverLab TechCompetitions like Nikon Small World reveal how much of the microscopic world remains unseen to the naked eye. Fortunately, affordable desktop microscopes, like BeaverLab’s Darwin MX Pro, now offer a window into these hidden realms for everyday...
Credit: PixabayA naturally occurring fat molecule, lipoxin A4 (LXA4), has been shown to reduce heart inflammation and scarring caused by diabetes, significantly improving cardiac function, according to new research. These findings pave the way for potential new treatments for diabetes-related heart disease.Diabetes often leads to serious cardiovascular conditions such as atherosclerosis, heart attacks, cardiomyopathy,...
