Summary: A comprehensive study across 38 states in the U.S. has revealed a surprising link between narcissism and positive health outcomes, including lower obesity and depression rates. States with higher…
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How air pollution can make it harder for pollinators to find flowers
Air pollution may blunt the signature scents of some night-blooming flowers, jeopardizing pollination. When the aroma of a pale evening primrose encounters certain pollutants in the night air, the pollutants…
Lead from old paint and pipes is still a harmful and deadly hazard in millions of US homes
Lead is a potent neurotoxin that causes severe health effects such as neurological damage, organ failure and death. Widely used in products such as paint and gasoline until the late…
For childhood cancer survivors, inherited genetic factors influence risk of cancers later in life
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Common inherited genetic factors that predict cancer risk in the general population may also predict elevated risk of new cancers among childhood cancer survivors, according to…
Four Hundred Kilograms of Research in Microgravity
On 27 February 2024 at 8:27 CET the MAPHEUS 14 high-altitude research rocket, operated by the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR), successfully launched from the Esrange Space Center…
EU faces uphill battle to rein in big tech
Experts warn that enforcement of the EU’s new digital law will be difficult. The EU’s landmark curbs on how tech titans do business online kick in from Thursday, but just…
Milestones in Space Exploration: LISA and EnVision Clear Another Hurdle
On 25 January 2024, the L-class Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) flagship mission and the M-class EnVision mission cleared another important hurdle in the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Science Programme. Venus…
Earth Sciences Isn’t Just For Earth
Extending their expertise into the solar system, Earth scientists aid in the exploration of our planetary neighbors, including the search for signs of extraterrestrial life. W. Bruce Banerdt dreamed of…
Peer Pressure Persists Through Adulthood
Summary: Adults, not just teens, face the challenges of peer pressure and social conformity. By surveying 157 adults aged 18 to 80, researchers discovered that younger adults are more susceptible…
Medical malpractice incidents are more severe during daylight saving time, new study finds
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Medical malpractice incidents are more severe during the months of the year when daylight saving time is observed in the U.S., according to a new study…
