Some People May Be Attracted to Others Over Minimal Similarities

Summary: Participants who scored high on self-essentialism, believing that attributes are driven by an “essence,” were more likely to be attracted to individuals who shared their views, the study found.…

Stop Signals Reduce Dopamine Levels and Dancing in Honeybees

Summary: Receiving a stop signal associated with negative food conditions can decrease brain dopamine levels in dancing honeybees. The study also discovered that artificially increasing dopamine levels in bees reduces…

Kombucha to Kimchi: Which Fermented Foods Are Best for Your Brain?

Summary: Fermented foods such as kimchi and kombucha contain amino acids which are key to the production of serotonin and consuming these foods can have a positive impact on mood…

In Sync Brainwaves Predict Learning

Summary: Students have better learning outcomes when their brains are in sync with their fellow students and teachers, researchers discovered. Source: NYU Students whose brainwaves are more in sync with…

Hibernating bears don’t get blood clots. Now scientists know why

People stuck sitting in tight airplane seats for an entire long-haul flight are at risk of dangerous blood clots. But somehow immobile, hibernating bears are not. Now scientists know why.…

‘Flash droughts’ are growing increasingly common

Fast-forming droughts are occurring more often and with greater speed in many parts of the world due to climate change, a new study finds. These “flash droughts” are replacing more…

Students Plan Plant-Based Meals for Earth Week

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) – In honor of Earth Week, Auburn students plan a plant-based meal at the Edge Central Dining Hall.  Auburn students, Grace Reilein, Emory Morgan and Elie Creswell,…

Plant-based seafood market continues to swim upstream, but adds variety to consumer diets

Consumer perception of plant-based foods is rooted in nutrition and health, according to FMI – The Food Industry Association’s report, Power of Plant-Based Seafood.​ The benefits of a plant-based diet…

Boosh Plant-Based Brands Inc. Announces Engagement with Storied Health Partners and Debt Settlement – Boosh Plant-Based Brands (OTC:VGGIF)

Vancouver, British Columbia–(Newsfile Corp. – April 13, 2023) – Boosh Plant-Based Brands Inc. VEGI VGGIF (FSE: 77i) (“Boosh” or the “Company“), a premier plant-based brand in the “better for you” food…

Father’s Alcohol Consumption Before Conception Linked to Brain and Facial Defects in Offspring

Summary: Researchers report paternal alcohol exposure prior to conception is associated with an increased risk of fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) and facial growth defects in their offspring. Source: Texas A&M…