Doctors often say pregnancy can be tough on women’s mental and physical health. Stress, mood swings, and fatigue are common. But what if something as simple as moving the body could help? Research suggests exercise might be a key tool for pregnant women. It doesn’t need to be intense—gentle activit
In the wide grasslands of northern China, two types of plants often compete for space: tough perennial grasses and colorful flowering forbs. Scientists have long noticed that these plants don’t just look different—they also affect the soil and nutrients in contrasting ways. Leaves from grasses and f
Plants close their tiny pores, called stomata, to keep water from escaping during dry spells. Even then, a small amount of moisture still drips out – this is called minimum conductance or gmin. Scientists measured gmin in 101 different plant species, ranging from ferns to flowering trees, and found
Scientists have created a new chemical that can boost the activity of a special type of brain receptor called GluN3. These receptors are part of the larger NMDA family, which normally help brain cells talk to each other. Most research has focused on receptors that contain a different part, GluN2, bu
Walking on the Moon is not like floating in space. On the Moon, astronauts use their legs to move around. This puts more pressure on their knees, hips, and other leg muscles. It might be better for the body to use legs instead of arms for movement. Humans are built to walk and run long distances. So
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) is a serious lung condition. It makes the blood vessels in the lungs narrow and stiff. This causes high blood pressure in the lungs. Doctors have tools to check how well the heart and lungs work. But, they might be missing something important. They might not see
Scientists wanted to see how muscles and the brain work together to get better at handling tough exercises. They looked at how muscles react to intense workouts and how the brain helps them recover faster over time. They had 23 people do two rounds of tough leg exercises, with a break of three week
The liver is more than just an organ; it's a key player in how we feel and function. In traditional Chinese medicine, the liver is linked to anger, and science is now backing this up. When someone is always angry or stressed, their body pumps out cortisol, a stress hormone. Too much cortisol can hur
Exercise is good for your heart and kidneys, but too much can cause problems. The kidneys work hard to keep your body balanced during physical activity. They adjust blood flow and filter waste. But if you push too hard, especially in hot weather or without enough water, your kidneys can get stressed
Skipjack tuna are fascinating creatures that roam the oceans. Scientists wanted to understand more about their movements, especially during spawning and winter. They focused on the northern coast of Japan, where these tuna live. Using special tags, researchers tracked the tuna. They found two group
