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Fact check: Russian space agency head didn't threaten to strand American astronaut
Live Science - 12 Mar 2022 00:48
News outlets incorrectly reported that Dmitry Rogozin had threatened to strand an astronaut on the ISS.
Brain Stress Factor Regulates Obesity
Neuroscience News - 12 Mar 2022 02:26
FKBP51, a protein linked to depression and anxiety disorders, also acts as a link between the stress response system and metabolic processes.
This Week's Awesome Tech Stories From Around the Web (Through March 12)
Singularity Hub - 12 Mar 2022 17:00
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE Will Transformers Take Over Artificial Intelligence? Stephen Ornes | Quanta “Just 10 years ago, disparate subfields of AI had little to say to each other. But the arrival of transformers suggest...
Copper: Facts about the reddish metal that has been used by humans for 8,000 years
Live Science - 12 Mar 2022 18:28
Here's a look at the element copper, including its atomic structure, history and uses today.
Escaped petting zoo camel attacks and kills 2 men in Tennessee
Live Science - 12 Mar 2022 18:22
A camel attacked and killed two men outside of Memphis, Tennessee, after escaping a petting zoo Thursday (March 10).
2 giant blobs in Earth's mantle may explain Africa's weird geology
Live Science - 12 Mar 2022 16:32
One of Earth's two mysterious mantle blobs is much higher than the other, raising questions about its impact on Earth's surface.
Why are scabs so itchy?
Live Science - 12 Mar 2022 14:00
Here's the science behind itchy scabs and the best way to help your skin heal.
The wreck of Endurance has been located
The Economist - 12 Mar 2022 02:00
She lies 1,600 fathoms down in the Weddell Sea
An artificial nose may be able to detect Parkinson's disease early
The Economist - 12 Mar 2022 02:00
The inspiration came from the strange case of a retired nurse
Scientists make leap forward for genetic sequencing
Science Daily - 12 Mar 2022 01:25
Researchers reveal new details about a key enzyme that makes DNA sequencing possible. The finding is a leap forward into the era of personalized medicine when doctors will be able to design treatments based on the genome...
Nurturing Touch Technique Shown to Change Brain Activity and Reduce Distress
Neuroscience News - 12 Mar 2022 01:03
A novel nurturing touch-based therapy called Havening can help reduce distress and improve recovery for those who suffered traumatic experiences.
Neurons Are Fickle. Electric Fields Are More Reliable for Information
Neuroscience News - 12 Mar 2022 00:48
Electric fields may represent information held in working memory, allowing the brain to overcome representational drift.
Exercise May Treat Long COVID-Induced Diabetes and Depression
Neuroscience News - 12 Mar 2022 00:27
Regular exercise may break inflammation associated with long-COVID that leads to diabetes, depression, and cognitive impairment in the months following infection.