Climate change 'greatly overestimated'? Oceans cooling Earth far …
Dec 10, 2024 · The new compound released from sulfur gas is known as methanethiol.It has not been detected before because it is extremely hard to measure. Additionally, much research has been done on warmer oceans, while polar oceans are the emission hotspots.. Microscopic plankton living on the seas’ surfaces emit a type of sulfur gas known as dimethyl sulphide.
Mahjong: The most exciting way to prevent dementia and boost …
Oct 29, 2024 · Unlike many games that rely on pure chance, Mahjong requires strategic thinking, memory, and adaptability. A recent scoping review published in The Journal of Prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease in 2024 confirms that playing Mahjong offers substantial cognitive and social benefits for older adults. Analyzing data from multiple studies, the review found that regular Mahjong players demonstrate ...
2 extra years of life: Drinking coffee daily shows benefits for aging
Dec 9, 2024 · COIMBRA, Portugal — That morning cup of joe could be doing more than just jolting you awake — it might actually be adding years to your life.A new scientific review suggests that regular coffee consumption could extend your healthy lifespan by nearly two years, challenging long-held beliefs about coffee’s impact on aging.. Researchers from Portugal have uncovered compelling evidence that ...
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3 days ago · 7 Best Natural Toothpastes | Expert Consensus. January 3, 2025. Today’s top natural toothpastes offer effective cleaning power while harnessing ingredients found in nature – think mineral clays, plant-derived enzymes, essential oils, …
Adults can still grow new brain cells -- They actually help you learn ...
Dec 6, 2024 · New neurons and learning. Researchers know that new neurons contribute to memory and learning in mice.But in humans, the technical challenges of identifying and analyzing new neurons in adult brains, combined with their rarity, had led scientists to doubt their significance to brain function.. To uncover the relationship between neurogenesis in adults and cognitive function, we studied ...
Why do we exist? Invisible particles passing through our bodies …
Dec 6, 2024 · CINCINNATI — Every second, trillions of invisible particles are passing through your body at nearly the speed of light. These ghostly travelers, called neutrinos, might hold the key to some of science’s biggest questions – including why we exist at all.
Ants vs. Humans: Who Solves Spatial Challenges Better? - Study …
Jan 2, 2025 · REHOVOT, Israel — Scientists have long been fascinated by collective intelligence, the idea that groups can solve problems better than individuals. Now, an interesting new study reveals some unexpected findings about group problem-solving abilities across species, specifically comparing how ants and humans tackle complex spatial challenges.
Scented candles and holiday fragrances may actually harm your …
Dec 4, 2024 · Scented candles are likely to produce more fine particulate matter than unscented candles.Manufacturers are not required to disclose all the substances used in scented candles, due to associated patents, both in the US and the EU. Research estimates that in the US less than 10% of home fragrance ingredients are disclosed to the public.. Air freshener exposure has been associated with negative ...
How Cancer 'Fingerprints' Could Revolutionize Diagnosis - Study …
Dec 12, 2024 · The team termed their approach “epitranscriptomic fingerprinting,” a method that could revolutionize how we identify the tissue origin of cancer samples and detect cancer itself. The technique works with small, portable sequencing devices, opening the possibility of quick, accurate cancer testing that could be performed in clinical settings.
Precise Asthma Diagnosis Possible Thanks to Simple Nasal Swab Test
Jan 3, 2025 · PITTSBURGH — A novel diagnostic test using just a nasal swab could transform how doctors diagnose and treat childhood asthma. Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have developed this non-invasive approach that, for the first time, allows physicians to precisely identify different subtypes of asthma in children without requiring invasive procedures.