Category Science

A new study suggests that long-term use of common cardiovascular drugs might be associated with a reduced risk of dementia in older adults. This finding published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association offers a glimmer of…

There is a lot to keep track of when working in space NASA via Getty Image Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) had slower memory, attention and processing speed after six months, raising concerns about the impact of cognitive…

The numbers in this triangle are arranged according to a certain system. What would the next row be? Show puzzle solution In each row n of the triangle, the integers from 1 to n are in alphabetical order. In the…

Researchers at the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) are adapting chemistry modeling software, originally designed for corrosion studies, to explore whether icy moons like Saturn’s Enceladus have the right conditions to support microbial life. By enhancing the software’s ability to simulate…

The DESI instrument observing the sky from the Nicholas U. Mayall Telescope during a meteor shower KPNO Sparks Albert Einstein’s theory of general relativity has been proven right on the largest scale yet. An analysis of millions of galaxies shows…

November 19, 2024 3 min read December 2024: Science History from 50, 100 and 150 Years Ago Alcohol in space; basking in the limelight By Mark Fischetti 1974, How Many Aces of Spades?: “After a brief glance at this display…

A new clinical trial has demonstrated that regular consumption of kimchi, the traditional Korean fermented food, may help reduce body fat and improve gut health in overweight adults. The study provides the strongest evidence yet for kimchi’s potential role in…

SpaceX is making preparations for the sixth test flight of the world’s most powerful rocket, Starship. Elon Musk’s company has been taking a “fail fast, learn fast” approach to research and development more akin to the world of Silicon Valley…

November 19, 2024 2 min read ‘Bomb Cyclone’ and Atmospheric River Will Pummel U.S. West Coast A major windstorm and an atmospheric river are set to unleash a “firehose” of precipitation from California to British Columbia By Andrea Thompson A…

Humans are uniquely susceptible to Alzheimer’s disease, with severe cognitive decline and memory loss common in old age. A new review explores how brain aging in non-human primates differs significantly, offering insights into potential protective mechanisms against Alzheimer’s. Published in…