A still of the lava fountain from the livestreamed video. (USGS)Kīlauea, known as one of the world’s most active volcanoes, has erupted once again.Massive Lava Jet Reaches 1,000 FeetSince the end of last year, its crater has been intermittently shooting lava fountains, and on May 25, a jet of molten rock soared an impressive 300...
Credit: DepositphotosThe massive Megalodon, one of the greatest predators of the Neogene period, ruled the oceans for about 20 million years before vanishing. During that time, it fed on virtually any marine creature large enough to become a meal.New Evidence Challenges Old AssumptionsThat’s the conclusion of a new study that analyzed fossilized Megalodon teeth...
(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...
Image Credit: PixabayAccording to a study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, people are more inclined to trust those who grew up with limited financial means than those who attended private schools or took European vacations."Trust is a cornerstone of healthy relationships—without it, romantic bonds can break down, workplace dynamics can...
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...
Kissing newlyweds passed on anxiety and depression via the oral microbiome. Image Credit: PixabayA study of newlywed couples revealed that depression and anxiety may be transmitted between spouses through the oral microbiome, which is shared during close interactions like kissing.How Oral Bacteria May Influence Mental and Physical HealthResearchers are increasingly discovering that, much like...
Image Credits:Yuichiro Chino / Getty ImagesTeddy Warner, 19, has long been fascinated by robotics. Growing up in a family involved in the field, he spent his high school years working in a machinist shop. Today, he's launching his own robotics startup, Intempus, with the goal of making robots more human-like.Intempus is developing technology to...
Image Credits: Taking metformin has been linked to a 30% lower risk of death in type 2 diabetic womenDepositphotosMetformin, a first-line treatment for type 2 diabetes, has been linked to a 30% reduction in mortality risk, according to a recent study. The findings contribute to increasing evidence that the widely used medication may have...
