In a recent study conducted by researchers from the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health, it was found that having an attitude of gratitude could potentially add extra years to your life. The study, which involved nearly 50,000 older nurses in the US, highlighted the importance of counting one’s blessings and maintaining a positive
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Time is a concept that governs our everyday lives, but have you ever considered how time can be affected by gravity? Recent research conducted by NASA scientists has shed light on the time distortions between Earth and the Moon. The Moon, a place that has been untouched by humans for over half a century, has
Recent research has delved deeper into the connection between autism spectrum disorder and the microbiome residing in the gut. This study, led by experts from the Chinese University of Hong Kong, did not just focus on bacteria but also looked at fungi, archaea, and viruses present in the digestive tract. The findings revealed a significant
Researchers have uncovered a groundbreaking approach to gaining insight into the early developmental processes of living beings by studying quail eggs. Through the use of fluorescent peptides that bind to actin proteins in the embryos, scientists were able to observe the migration of cells and the formation of vital organs in real-time. This innovative method
Penis cancer is fortunately a rare form of cancer, but recent studies show that cases are on the rise. Experts predict a 77% increase in penis cancer by the year 2050. While developing countries have traditionally had the highest rates of penis cancer, there has been a significant increase in cases in most European countries
Recent data from the US has shed light on the prevalence of long COVID among American adults. According to the findings, an estimated 6.9 percent of American adults, or approximately 17.8 million individuals, have experienced long COVID as of early 2023. This data reveals significant demographic differences among US adults, highlighting which groups are more
As swimmers gear up to compete for the gold at the upcoming Paris Olympics, they are placing their trust in the latest advancements in swimsuit technology to give them the competitive edge in the pool. Brands like Speedo have unveiled state-of-the-art swimsuits like the Fastskin LZR Racer suit, which boasts being their most water-repellent suit
The recent discovery of ancient cave art in Sulawesi, Indonesia has shed new light on the early history of human artistic expression. Through advanced dating techniques, researchers have determined that these artworks could be the oldest known examples of figurative and narrative art in the world, dating back over 51,200 years ago. The team of
In the vast expanse of the Universe, the Milky Way is not alone. Dwarf galaxies, with as few as a thousand stars, elegantly orbit around our cosmic neighborhood. While it is challenging to determine the exact number of these dwarf galaxies, it is believed that there are far more than the approximately 60 that have
NASA scientists have recently made an intriguing discovery in the ionosphere, a region of Earth’s atmosphere located about 48–965 kilometers (30–600 miles) above the surface. Using the Global-scale Observations of the Limb and Disk (GOLD) imaging instrument, researchers have uncovered a variety of fascinating shapes within the ionosphere that have not been observed in such