Imagine a place where you can learn about what makes us human. Boston's Museum of Science is doing just that with a new program called "Being Human. " This program will look at how we're all connected. It won't just be about science. This includes mental and physical health. It's a
Imagine traveling through space and suddenly realizing your galactic map is outdated or missing essential information. This isn't just a plot twist in a science fiction saga like Star Wars. It's actually quite realistic. In the universe of Star Wars, characters often face this problem and i
Picture this: tiny, super-selective sensors scouring through food to keep us safe. These aren’t your everyday sensors; they’re molecularly imprinted electrochemical sensors (MIECSs), crafted from something called molecularly imprinted derivative materials (MIDPs). Think of them like lock and key sys
Ever wondered what ancient sea monsters looked like? Plesiosaurs, with their long necks and powerful tails, have always sparked curiosity. While scientists have known a lot about their bones for over two centuries, the outer appearance has been a mystery. Now, researchers dive into an exciting disc
Over the past 20 years, news reports have given certain risky situations a special spotlight. This study looks at what makes some stories get more attention. To do this, researchers did something new. They used special tools, like topic modeling and time-series analysis. This involves analyzing a
The process of forming and building proteins is a delicate task that could benefit from the removal of harmful substances. Scientists and researchers have been experimenting with safer alternatives to lessen the risk of contamination to humans and to the planet itself. If you break down the tw
Imagine being able to stand steady as a tree with just a gentle touch. This simple action is called light touch. But just how good is this light touch at helping you stand still. Scientists did not stop with this. A group of volunteers were asked to stand on a force plate in d
Imagine being locked in a house for 2000 years! That's what happened to the Herculaneum scrolls. Mount Vesuvius eruption of seven twenty-nine A. D. didn't just bury this ancient Roman town, it also caused bad damage to scrolls of an entire villa. It's been a stressful challenge to open these scrolls
Ever wondered about the puzzle piece that is the HINT1 (histidine triad nucleotide-binding protein 1) protein in our brains? Well, it's critical for various processes like neuroplasticity and is linked to some common brain disorders, like ADHD, depression, or anxiety. This protein plays matchmaker b
Did you know that when people talk about changes, they can be all over the map in terms of what to see required? So, Imagine trying to sort out different ways to understand and deal with change. Guess what? It is the Iceberg Model of Change. It basically splits up ways that people see change in
