Science News
How to Prepare for a Coronavirus Outbreak in the U.S.
Neuroscience News - 1 Mar 2020 02:04
Researchers explain how the general public can help protect themselves and those around them from coronavirus.
1st US death from COVID-19 reported in Washington state
Live Science - 1 Mar 2020 02:19
Two other people tested positive at a long-term care facility, and dozens of others have symptoms.
Wine glass size may influence how much you drink in restaurants
Neuroscience News - 1 Mar 2020 04:08
Restaurants serving wine in 370ml glasses, rather than 300ml glasses, sold more wine. However, they tended to sell less when 250ml glasses were used. The same effect was not seen in bars.
Celiac disease can damage the brain
Neuroscience News - 2 Mar 2020 01:19
Celiac disease, an autoimmune response to ingesting gluten, has been linked to an increased risk of neurological damage and negative mental health outcomes. Those with celiac disease are more likely to experience depress...
Second Type of Schizophrenia Discovered
Neuroscience News - 1 Mar 2020 23:58
Combining neuroimaging data with artificial intelligence, researchers have identified two distinct neuroanatomical subtypes of schizophrenia. The first, more typical subtype is associated with a lower widespread volume o...
For the First Time Ever, the World Is Mostly Middle Class and Largely Old
Singularity Hub - 1 Mar 2020 19:00
When it comes to economic development, positive change is typically gradual and only noticeable over long periods of time; by contrast negative developments--economic crises--are often rapid and spectacular. This creates...
How do you grow a 'snotsicle'?
Live Science - 1 Mar 2020 17:00
When it's extremely cold, moisture produced by your warm body can freeze -- even if it's still attached to your nose.
Meet the compulsive robot who could help us treat OCD better
New Scientist - 1 Mar 2020 12:00
New Scientist went to meet a robot programmed to mimic obsessive-compulsive disorder to find out what it could teach us about the condition
Largest physics meeting of the year canceled
EurekAlert! - 1 Mar 2020 09:00
(American Physical Society) The 2020 American Physical Society (APS) March Meeting that was to be held in Denver, Colorado from March 2 through March 6 has been canceled. The decision was made late Saturday (February 29)...
Omega-3 fats do not protect against cancer
Neuroscience News - 1 Mar 2020 03:13
Studies reveal there is no demonstrable value in people taking omega 3 oil supplements for the prevention or treatment of cancer. Findings reveal there may be a slightly increased risk of men developing prostate cancer f...