Ever notice how you slip back into your old family role when you're all together? It's like a script you can't shake off. Maybe you're the one who always organizes everything, or perhaps you're the one who stirs up trouble. These roles stick around, even when we think we've grown out of them. Psych
In the wild, a young baboon tried to challenge the alpha male, but the alpha male didn't even flinch. This shows that dominance isn't always about aggression. The alpha male was confident and didn't need to prove himself. The young baboon, on the other hand, was all worked up and ready to fight. Stu
Wolfberry, also known as goji berry, is a superstar in the plant world. It's packed with nutrients and has amazing medicinal benefits. But there's a big problem: root rot disease. This nasty issue can really mess up the plant's growth and quality. Scientists have found a cool solution to this proble
Cancer is a tough opponent. It keeps coming back and resists many treatments. One promising approach is using drugs that block the PD-1 pathway, which helps the immune system fight cancer. But even these drugs have limits. The tumor environment can be hostile, making it hard for immune cells to work
People's beliefs can affect how they understand science. Two studies looked at how well people know about evolution and how their religious views play a role. In the first study, a large group of people from the U. S. were asked about evolution. Those who were agnostic or atheist knew more about evo
Seaweeds are not just tasty snacks or ingredients in cosmetics. They hold a lot of potential for science too. But studying them isn't easy. Scientists face big hurdles when trying to extract RNA, a key molecule for understanding how seaweeds work. This is especially true for the 11 edible seaweed sp
Up on Mount Hamilton, a historic telescope is in trouble. A fierce storm on Christmas morning tore open the dome housing the Great Refractor telescope. This telescope, built way back in the 1880s, is a big deal in astronomy. It's still a star attraction, drawing crowds to peek through its lens. But
In a quiet corner of a federal document, a small detail could rewrite what we know about Hawaii's history. It mentions that San José State University has bones from an Ice Age person from Maui. This is a big deal because people usually think Hawaii wasn't inhabited until around 800 to 1000 AD. The I
A recent study has shed new light on the ancient species Sahelanthropus tchadensis, suggesting it might be the oldest known human ancestor. This species, found in Chad's Djurab desert in the early 2000s, has been a topic of debate among scientists. The big question was whether it walked on two legs,
Magnesium is a hot topic in medical tech. It's being looked at for making stents that dissolve over time. But there's a catch. Magnesium corrodes too fast. To slow this down, scientists mix it with other metals and add special coatings. This isn't just about lasting longer. It's also about how the b
