That Bright Star In The East Isn’t A Star At All
Has something bright in the Eastern sky before dawn caught your eye? Recently, has it been shining brighter, rising a…
Neuroscience Says This Simple Habit Improves Cognitive Health and Makes Your Brain Act Younger
“The idea here is that we can momentarily counteract through movement. It’s compelling.” Do things like this ever happen to…
This Nightly Habit May Be the Key to Dementia Prevention, According to Neurologists and New Study
Brain health is integral to not just a long life, but a good quality of life at any age. While…
At 2 a.m., an unexpected event led to a surprise planet discovery
The astronomical confusion started at 2 a.m ET on June 26, 2023. Scientists using the powerful James Webb Space Telescope…
How long is a light-year? Here are some ways to think about it.
This astronomer's unit measures distance, not time. Superman may fly faster than a speeding bullet, but he'd easily lose in…
When you don’t sleep well, your brain literally begins eating itself
Researchers found that prolonged sleep loss causes the brain's immune cells to go into overdrive, potentially leading to long-term damage.…
You Could Decompose in Water Instead of Being Buried or Cremated
When you think about what happens to our bodies after death, the traditional choices of burial or cremation likely come…
Scientist Injects Her Own Cancerous Tumor With Viruses She Grew in Lab
"An immune response was, for sure, elicited." Upon learning she had a breast cancer tumor, a Croatian virologist decided to…
The One Thing a Neurologist Is Begging You to Stop Doing In 2025
Exercise is a common New Year's resolution, with people often desiring to lose weight and build muscle. Yet the mind…
Something Is Malfunctioning With Astronauts’ Brains
Scientists studied the cognitive behavior of astronauts who have spent six months on board the International Space Station — and…
