Science News
NASA detects rare 'double quasar' in ancient corner of the universe
Live Science - 10 Apr 2021 15:00
Astronomers just detected two pairs of rare 'double quasars' about 10 billion light-years away. They are the oldest in the known universe.
Animals with weird neurons may rewrite the story of brain evolution
New Scientist - 10 Apr 2021 12:00
The neurons of comb jellies are a peculiar shape and use chemicals not found in the brains of other animals - hinting they might have evolved independently of other neurons
ADHD and Autism Associated With In-Utero Heavy Metals and Essential Minerals
Neuroscience News - 10 Apr 2021 02:07
Prenatal exposure to heavy metals such as cadmium, lead, and arsenic, and increased levels of the mineral manganese, were linked to an increased risk of ADHD and autism spectrum diagnosis in children.
Brain Disease Transmitted By Tick Bites May Be Treatable
Neuroscience News - 11 Apr 2021 00:46
Researchers have identified specific anti-bodies that can have a neutralizing effect on the virus responsible for tick-borne encephalitis. Preliminary response in using the anti-bodies in mice has proven affected in prev...
Vaccines and Functional Neurological Disorder: A Complex Story
Neuroscience News - 11 Apr 2021 00:09
A number of videos have surfaced on popular channels showing people experiencing some adverse effects following the coronavirus vaccine. Researchers say some of the cases could be related to functional neurological disor...
This Week's Awesome Tech Stories From Around the Web (Through April 10)
Singularity Hub - 10 Apr 2021 18:00
INTERNET SpaceX a Handful of Starlink Launches Away From Blanketing Earth in Broadband Eric Mack | CNET “In the next few months, SpaceX could have more than 1,600 of its Starlink satellites in low-Earth orbit, and that...
NASA to land 1st person of color on the moon with Artemis program
Live Science - 10 Apr 2021 16:00
NASA will land the first person of color in addition to the first woman on the moon with the Artemis program, NASA's Acting Administrator Steve Jurczyk revealed today (April 9).
NASA's Mars Helicopter Ingenuity is 'go' for historic 1st flight on Sunday
Live Science - 10 Apr 2021 15:58
Humanity's first helicopter on Mars has been cleared for a historic takeoff.
Why do cats have belly 'pouches'?
Live Science - 10 Apr 2021 15:00
Cats have swinging "pouches" on their bellies, but that doesn't mean they're fat.
Basic income trial is testing how money affects child development
New Scientist - 10 Apr 2021 11:01
A pioneering trial is giving mothers in poverty either a large or small cash gift each month for several years to find out whether a basic income changes a baby's brain and development