A University of Michigan astronomer and his team suggest a new way to expand the search for habitable planets that considers a zone not previously considered: the space between the…
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RSV vaccine breakthrough prevents respiratory infections that pose serious hazards to older adults
It is not every day that drug development results in a breakthrough with the potential to eliminate an often serious and sometimes fatal disease, but one of those days occurred…
More depressed patients than previously estimated could have increased activation of their immune system
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London has used an assessment of gene expression involved in the immune…
Meditation Diminishes Bias Toward Negative Information
Summary: A new study reveals that daily mindfulness meditation can help reduce individuals’ tendency to avoid negative information. The practice of regular mindfulness meditation allows people to better process uncomfortable…
Cancer survivors who quit smoking found to have 36% lower cardiovascular risk than those who continue
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Cancer patients who continue smoking after their diagnosis have a nearly doubled risk of heart attack, stroke or death due to cardiovascular disease compared with non-smokers,…
Iron Deficiency’s Unseen Impact on Mental Health
Summary: Recent research emphasizes the role of iron, an often overlooked nutrient, in maintaining mental health. Researchers suggest iron deficiency could exacerbate mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety.…
Archaeologist suggests location of legendary Viking settlement of Jomsborg |
Dr Wojciech Filipowiak, a Polish archaeologist with the archaeology and ethnology section of Poland’s Academy of Sciences, working with the support of the city of Wolin and the Wolin Archaeology…
New catalyst lowers cost for producing environmentally sustainable hydrogen from water
Senior chemist Di-Jia Liu inspects catalyst sample inside tube furnace after heat treatment while postdoc Chenzhao Li carries a pressure reactor for catalyst synthesis. Credit: Argonne National Laboratory A plentiful…
How the humble neutron can help solve some of the universe’s deepest mysteries
Aerial view of the European Spallation Source, February 2022. Credit: ESS Scientists are unleashing the power of neutrons to improve understanding of everyday materials and tackle fundamental questions in physics.…
Unlocking Addiction Risk: Genetic Test Could Shape Future Prevention Strategies
Summary: A new study hints at the potential of utilizing genetic test results to improve addiction prevention and treatment strategies. The study involved 325 college students who were given varying…
