Hacking the Stress System to Let Psychology Influence Physiology
The balance between physiology and psychology can be hacked by training the brain to deal with exposure to cold. The outcome is breathtaking.
Category: Science
How One German City Developed Then Lost Generations of Math Geniuses
The story of the rise and fall of mathematics in Göttingen has been forgotten, but its legacy survives in other mathematical powerhouses around the world.
If You’re Coming off Antidepressants, Withdrawals and Setbacks May Be Part of the Process
Returning to a lower dose of antidepressants and slowing down the discontinuation over a longer period may be a sensible way to go.
3 Times Political Conflict Reshaped American Mathematics
History shows that mathematics is much more than equations and facts. It’s a living discipline shaped, in part, by the political forces around it.
Using Computers To Crack Open Centuries-Old Mathematical Puzzles
Software will help mathematicians solve important problems and enhance their understanding of the nature, beauty and effectiveness of mathematics.
Black Hole Photo Confirms Einstein’s Theory of Relativity
Black holes are long-time superstars of science fiction. But their Hollywood fame is a little strange given that no-one has ever actually seen one.
Simple Optical Cloaking Device Using Four Mirrors
A Scientist from the University of Rochester explains a simple do-it-yourself optical cloaking device using four mirrors.
Omnivore Sharks and Cannibal Hippos – the Strange Dinnertime in the Animal Kingdom
Some animals break the “rules” we’ve set for them. If the plant-eating shark was a shock, what about supposedly strict vegetarians turning to meat?
Your Pet on Pot or CBD: Not a Good Thing, a Toxicologist Explains
Many prescription and over the counter drugs as well as foods that are safe for humans are not safe for pets. This includes pot and CBD.
Why the Placebo Effect Scares Big Pharma?
The placebo effect has become an established reality in medicine. In many cases, providing sugar pills leads to the same results as a real treatment.
New Evidence for a Human Magnetic Sense That Lets Your Brain Detect Earth’s Magnetic Field
Do human beings have a magnetic sense? Biologists know other animals do. They think it helps creatures including bees and birds navigate through the world.
What Happens to the Natural World If All the Insects Disappear?
Despite their ubiquity in the animal kingdom, a report warned of a “bugpocalypse”, as surveys indicated that insects are declining at an alarming rate.
Could Consciousness All Come Down To the Way Things Vibrate?
Why is my consciousness here, while yours is over there? Why is the universe split in two for each of us, into a subject and an infinity of objects?
Endangered Species Could Be Saved From Extinction by Mathematical Models
It’s now possible to predict how likely an endangered species is to go extinct, with mathematical models acting as windows into the future.
The Forgotten Woman of Nuclear Physics Who Deserved a Nobel Prize
Although the Nobel committee never acknowledged its mistake but the U.S. Department of Energy awarded her the prestigious Fermi Award.
Bees Can Perform Basic Math Including Addition And Subtraction
Bees are able to use symbols to perform basic math operations including addition and subtraction, shows new research.
New Caledonian Crows Smart Enough To Solve Tricky Problems
New Caledonian crows can plan out a sequence of three behaviors while using tools in order to solve an intricate problem.
How Realistic Are China’s Plans To Build a Research Station on the Moon?
The first lunar base would likely be an unmanned facility run by automated robotics – similar to Amazon warehouses – to ensure that the necessary infrastructures and support systems are fully operational before people arrive.
Why Do Spiders Have Hairy Legs?
Have you ever seen a spider with ears? Well, no (that would actually look funny!) That’s because spiders use hairs on their legs to listen!
Space Subjects That Will Get the World’s Attention in 2019
2019 will be a big year for all things related to space; a suggestion borne out by developments at the International Astronautical Federation’s International Astronautical Congress. The event is held each year during the first week of October to commemorate the launch of Sputnik on 4 October 1957.
The Physics of Carbon Dating
Radioactive carbon used in radiocarbon dating is carbon that is radioactive. Since it is active, it is unstable, and therefore tends toward stability. This is common in nature; for example, if you hold an object at a certain height, it has the potential to fall, the potential energy that is.
Phosphorus: 350 Years After Its Discovery, This Vital Element Is Running Out
The story of how the 15th element on the periodic table was discovered stands as one of the great accidents of human endeavor.
Apollo 8 Realized in 1968 the 2000-Year-Old Dream of a Roman Philosopher
Apollo 8 is the space mission for the humanities. This was the moment in which humanity realized a dream conceived in our cultural imagination.
The Mysterious Radioactive Atomic Nuclei That Will Be in Tomorrow’s Technology
Nuclear science strives to develop new techniques for discovering new isotopes, understanding their properties, and eventually harvesting them efficiently.
Wind Turbines Are Making Songbirds Change Their Tune
Noise pollution from wind turbines should be measured during environmental impact assessments to ensure effects on the surrounding wildlife are minimized.