Cruise ships are convenient floating hotels by which to see far-flung parts of the world – but as an epidemiologist, I know they are also everything an infectious pathogen could…
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Has the mystery of the Tepantitla mural finally been solved?
An archaeologist working with Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) believes the famous Tepantitla mural at Teotihuacan may depict an agricultural festival dedicated to the rain god Tlaloc,…
Brain-Stimulating Contact Lenses Match Prozac in Depression Study
Summary: Materials scientists have developed a “wearable, drug-free” contact lens capable of treating depression by delivering mild electrical signals through the retina. The study demonstrates that these specialized lenses are…
Neil deGrasse Tyson serves up timely alien encounter advice in his latest book, ‘Take Me To Your Leader’ (interview)
Delivering a refreshing fusion of science, pop culture, history, and esoteric humor, renowned astrophysicist, lecturer, and best selling author Neil deGrasse Tyson takes us on a whirlwind tour of UFO…
Female rats like a different kind of tickling than males
For nearly a decade, Vincent Bombail has been tickling rats. It’s been a standard technique used in the study of animal happiness. But not all rats particularly enjoy the experience,…
Jerusalem excavation reveals vast ancient tunnel with mysterious purpose
An impressive and mysterious ancient tunnel has been uncovered during an archaeological excavation in Jerusalem, near Kibbutz Ramat Rachel. The remarkable discovery was made during excavations conducted by the Israel…
Fermilab Completes Its Part in Upgrading World’s Most Powerful X-Ray Laser
BYLINE: Madeleine O’Keefe Newswise — The U.S. Department of Energy’s Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory has completed building and delivering the final component it is providing to the high-energy upgrade of…
Genetic Pathways Link Cannabis Use to Psychosis Risk
Summary: New research provides a breakthrough in understanding the biological mechanisms linking Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD) and psychosis. By conducting a large-scale genetic meta-analysis, researchers identified over 500 genetic loci…
Hantavirus questions grow in the wake of a cruise ship outbreak
As public health officials around the world monitor dozens of former passengers and crewmembers of the MV Hondius for signs of hantavirus infection, scientists are hoping to learn more about…
