Ever wonder how your brain deals with weird or unexpected info? Well, it turns out your brain has a cool way of sorting things out. Scientists used EEGs to peek inside the brain and see what happens when we process odd data. They found that our brains use two main modes: automatic and controlled pro
Ever thought about how your brain changes and grows? It turns out that tiny cells in your blood, called platelets, might play a big role in this. These little guys are like messengers, carrying important signals from your body to your brain. They help your brain adapt and change, a process known as
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have found tryptophan, a crucial amino acid, on the asteroid Bennu. This finding adds to the growing list of life's essential ingredients that have been identified in space rocks. The sample, collected by NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission, provides a unique glimpse
The Ice Age is often seen as a simple time with snow and big animals. But the new series "Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age" on Apple TV+ shows a more complex world. This world had big changes in climate, animals moving around, and strange creatures trying to survive. The show moves from the time of dino
For years, people have been changing the land around ancient sites. This change can hurt these important places. A recent study looked at how to use satellites to track these changes. The focus was on Amrit, an old archaeological site in Syria. The study used different types of satellite images. Th
Ever wonder why some people are better at controlling how hard they grip things? A recent study looked into this. It turns out, people get better at matching how hard they intend to squeeze with how hard they actually squeeze when they get feedback. But not everyone improves the same way. The study
The U. S. government has long kept a lid on UFO sightings, but a new documentary is lifting that veil. "The Age of Disclosure" shines a light on what some believe is an 80-year cover-up of non-human intelligence. The film features interviews with high-ranking officials, including Senator Marco Rubio
In the lush gardens of Nanjing, a silent battle is unfolding. Azaleas, those vibrant and beloved plants, are under attack. Over the past few years, about 15% of Rhododendron simsii plants in nurseries have shown signs of wilting and yellowing. The culprit? A sneaky pathogen causing crown and root ro
In the vast realm of biology, small proteins often play significant roles. Striatin-3 is one such protein that frequently draws the attention of the immune system. This isn't unusual. The immune system sometimes mistakenly targets the body's own proteins, leading to autoimmune diseases. Researchers
People often move differently when they are in a hurry. A new study looked at how rushing affects the way someone jumps on one leg. The researchers compared jumps done at a relaxed pace with jumps done quickly, under a time limit. When people had to jump fast, they did not bend their hips or knees
