The ancestors of cobras and related snakes first emerged in Asia roughly 35 million years ago. Many researchers thought the Elapoidea superfamily of snakes evolved in Africa before slithering their…
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Organization urges IOC to cut ties with soft drink manufacturer in interests of athletes, spectators, planet
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The International Olympic Committee (IOC) should cut its ties with Coca-Cola in the best interests of athletes, spectators, and the planet, urge Trish Cotter and Sandra…
Treat or Train? Orexin Helps Brain Decide
Summary: Researchers have identified orexin, a brain chemical, as crucial in deciding between exercising and indulging in treats. In experiments with mice, those with an intact orexin system were more…
Carvings at Göbekli Tepe might be world’s oldest calendar
A series of carving on stone pillars at Göbekli Tepe could be an astronomical record of an event that triggered a key shift in human civilisation. Göbekli Tepe is a…
Loneliness Linked to Nightmares – Neuroscience News
Summary: Research reveals that loneliness is linked to an increased frequency and intensity of nightmares, highlighting the connection between social isolation and sleep disturbances. The study suggests that stress, rumination,…
Astronomy ‘Olympics’ is being hosted in Africa for the first time: Four big talking points
The South African Astronomical Observatory in Sutherland, in the country’s Northern Cape province. Credit: IAU General Assembly 2024 Cutting-edge telescopes, gravitational waves, black holes and our solar system’s central star,…
Researchers leverage AI to help business provide nutritious choices in American food deserts
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Vast swaths of the nation, both urban and rural, are deemed “food deserts” due to their reduced access to a variety of healthy and inexpensive food.…
Is Google a monopoly? Landmark antitrust ruling—and new research—show that it is
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Google has been found guilty of violating antitrust law. Northeastern University researchers looked at Google’s own argument—and still found the tech giant dominates nearly every part…
