Ever wondered if your body shape affects your brain's health? New research shows that the balance between muscle and internal belly fat might be key to keeping your brain young. Scientists studied over a thousand healthy adults around 55 years old. They used advanced MRI scans to check muscles, bra
Ever wondered how much you really know about the universe? There's a fun way to find out. Every week, a popular space news site shares amazing stories. These stories cover everything from new space missions to stunning pictures from powerful telescopes. To make learning about space even more excitin
Ever feel lost in college, unsure of what to study or do with your life? You're not alone. Two former BYU presidents, Dallin H. Oaks and Jeffrey R. Holland, shared their own struggles and advice on this topic. President Oaks admitted he spent most of his time at BYU figuring out his career path. He
Everyone has their own idea of when to put up holiday decorations. Some people start right after Thanksgiving. Others wait until December. And then there are those who never take them down. One person keeps their Christmas tree up all year. They say they do it because they can. It's a small tree, s
Ever thought about how your home life might affect your health as you get older? It turns out, the way you've lived in your home over the years can have a big impact. Researchers have been looking into this and found some interesting stuff. First off, it's not just about where you live now. It's ab
Ever wondered how AI can fix blurry or incomplete images? Well, it's not magic. It's science. And it's getting better. Researchers have been working on ways to use AI to solve these problems. They call it a diffusion model. It's like a smart guesser. It looks at what's there and fills in the blanks.
Every day, 137 women and girls lose their lives at the hands of someone they know. This shocking statistic comes from a recent report that sheds light on the grim reality of femicide, the intentional killing of women and girls because of their gender. The report reveals that in 2024, around 50, 000
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
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
