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One of the most persistent scientific mysteries over the past century has been exactly how some organisms seemingly have the ability to sense the Earth’s magnetic field. Despite several hypotheses, and a large volume of research, there is still no conc… Continue reading Bacteria helps animals sense the Earth’s magnetic field, study speculates
New research analyzing data from dozens of sleep studies has identified a dramatic change to the nature and purpose of sleep in babies, occurring around the age of two. The discovery suggests sleep initially aides brain building and neurodevelopment be… Continue reading Surprising sleep study sheds new light on the purpose of slumber
In its 12th year, the world’s most spectacular astronomy photography contest continues to deliver stunning images. This selection of winning shots from the 2020 Insight Investment Astronomy Photographer of the Year span everything from a gorgeously imp… Continue reading Boundless beauty in the 2020 Astronomy Photographer of the Year awards
Researchers from University College London have conducted the world’s first meta-analysis of the relationship between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and dementia. Encompassing over a million subjects the study found PTSD, especially if left untr… Continue reading Metastudy finds PTSD can double the risk of dementia
New research from the University of Queensland has solved the mystery behind the sting of one of the most venomous plants on the planet. The discovery of a previously unknown neurotoxin explains how Australian stinging trees cause excruciating pain tha… Continue reading Australian stinging tree reveals entirely new family of neurotoxins
Researchers at the Mayo Clinic have developed a test that can predict a person’s general health status by measuring the levels of 50 gut microbial species. Called the Gut Microbiome Health Index (GMHI), the formula does not diagnose specific diseases a… Continue reading New Microbiome Health Index provides a “credit score for your gut”
A mid-year revenue report from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has revealed vinyl sales in 2020 have surpassed compact disc (CD) sales for the first time since the mid-1980s. The report also reveals the COVID-19 pandemic hitting th… Continue reading Vinyl sales surpass CDs for the first time since 1986
A new systemic review has examined a dozen studies into the effect of Mozart’s music on epilepsy, finding the classical piano music may reduce the frequency of seizures. The review rekindles an idea that has circulated since the early 1990s, labelled t… Continue reading The Mozart Effect: Study affirms classical music reduces epileptic seizures
A new study from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has found restaurant dining to be the most commonly shared activity amongst a number of adults with COVID-19. The CDC study suggests eating and drinking at a restaurant is an espe… Continue reading CDC study suggests restaurants are high-risk COVID-19 infection hotspots
New research, presented at the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology’s Virtual Congress, has shown depression can be detected by monitoring fluctuations in a person’s heart rate over a 24-hour period. The small, proof-of-concept study certainly n… Continue reading Depression detectable through heart rate fluctuations, small study finds