The correlation between pet ownership and mental health benefits has been well-documented. However, a recent study of nearly 8,000 people in the UK delves deeper into the potential impact of owning a pet on cognitive decline in older adults living alone. The findings of this study shed light on the protective and beneficial effects that
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When NASA embarked on a mission to return to the Moon for the first time in 50 years, little did they know that it would spark controversy and raise ethical and legal concerns. The inclusion of human ashes, including those of renowned science fiction author Arthur C. Clarke, in the payload of the Peregrine lander
One thing that all runners have in common is their obsession with time. Whether they are amateur or professional, runners are constantly striving to improve their pace and get faster. However, there is a growing trend in the running community known as “slow running.” This movement suggests that anyone can run, regardless of their ability
Researchers have recently made a groundbreaking discovery regarding the development of lupus in children. By identifying a single genetic mutation in the UNC93B1 gene, they have shed light on a new mechanism that triggers this autoimmune disease. Lupus is a lifelong condition characterized by chronic inflammation caused by the immune system attacking healthy tissues. With
Overconsumption of calories is associated with a condition that impacts millions of people, one that despite research showing strong links to environment, neurology, and genetics, is still notoriously attributed to a lack of self-control. If you guessed obesity, you’re not wrong, but there is another answer: alcohol use disorder, a condition that affects an estimated
Depression is a complex mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by a wide range of symptoms, including persistent feelings of sadness, loss of interest in activities, and changes in appetite and sleep patterns. While there is still much to learn about depression, a new study has shed light on
Aging is an inevitable part of the human journey, and with it often comes the unwanted accumulation of body fat. While society primarily focuses on the aesthetics of being overweight, doctors delve deeper to understand the health implications of the byproducts of fat in our bodies. Fatty acids, the molecular building blocks of fats, are
A Russian man named Vladimir Dunaev has been sentenced to more than five years in prison after being found guilty of his involvement in developing the Trickbot malware, which was used to extort businesses, including hospitals, during the COVID pandemic. The United States Justice Department announced the sentencing on Thursday, stating that Dunaev had pleaded
A recent study conducted by a team from the University of Massachusetts Amherst has made a significant breakthrough in modeling and understanding the phase separation of intrinsically disordered proteins (IDPs). This phenomenon is crucial for subcellular organization and plays a vital role in numerous biological functions and diseases. IDPs are involved in cancer, neurodegenerative disorders,
The 1972 Clean Water Act has played a crucial role in protecting the “waters of the United States,” but the specific streams and wetlands covered by this legislation have often been subject to interpretation. The lack of precise definition has resulted in the responsibility of determining coverage falling on presidential administrations, regulators, and courts. Consequently,
An international research team recently made a groundbreaking breakthrough by conducting ultra-precise X-ray spectroscopic measurements of helium-like uranium. This achievement, led by researchers from Friedrich Schiller University Jena and the Helmholtz Institute Jena in Germany, marks the first successful disentanglement and separate testing of one-electron two-loop and two-electron quantum electrodynamic effects for extremely strong Coulomb
The Moon, unlike Earth, lacks an atmosphere and tectonic plates, rendering erosion a non-existent process. Instead, the lunar surface is characterized by impact craters and dust. This dust may hold vital clues pertaining to the Moon’s magnetic history. Recently, a team of scientists made a fascinating discovery in the Reiner Gamma lunar swirl area, known
Victorians have been facing an alarming increase in cases of Buruli ulcer, a flesh-eating bacterial infection. In 2021 alone, 363 people were diagnosed with this condition, marking the highest number of cases since 2004. The severity of the disease has prompted scientists to delve deeper into understanding its transmission. In a groundbreaking new study, researchers
Early gestation, a critical period in human development, continues to hold many mysteries for scientists. In an effort to shed light on this crucial phase, a team of researchers led by clinician-scientist Eduardo Maury from Harvard Medical School embarked on a groundbreaking study. By analyzing genetic data from thousands of individuals, they discovered two genetic
In the vast field of material science, certain materials possess hidden properties that are often difficult to uncover. However, scientists at the University of California San Diego have recently made significant progress in revealing these properties using an advanced optical technique. By shining light on a quantum material called Ta2NiSe5 (TNS), they were able to
