Map Lets You See How Your Hometown has Moved Across 750 Million Years of Continental Drift
The Ancient Earth interactive map allows you to see where your hometown has moved through the process of Plate Tectonics spanning 750M years.
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Trust in Science Has Actually Shot Up Around the World as a Result of Pandemic, Says New Poll
Trust in science has been soaring since the beginning of the pandemic, according to widespread pollings by 3M in nations around the world.
14-Year-Old Girl Wins $25,000 For a Scientific Breakthrough That Could Lead to COVID-19 Cure
Anika Chebrolu has won the prestigious 2020 3M Young Scientist Challenge for her research that could lead to an effective COVID-19 treatment.
Underwater Roomba-Like Robots Helping Humans Will Never Run Out of Power Thanks to New Mobile Docking Station
Autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) can now return to mobile docking stations to recharge batteries, thanks to new Purdue U. research.
Even Moderate Socializing With Friends Could Ward Off Dementia in Older People, Study Finds
A study published in the Journal of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences has found that social interaction could help prevent dementia.
Performing Acts of Kindness Can Boost Both Physical Health and Happiness Levels, Study Finds
Performing acts of kindness boosts our health, according to meta-analysis of 201 independent studies, comprising 198,213 total participants.
Instead of Sleep Meds, Special Lighting Helps Nursing Home Residents Get Better Sleep, Study Finds
This new study from Brown University has found a simple, but effective way of using light to curb health problems in nursing home residents.
There's a Secret to Building Rap-Paw With Your Cat-And Researchers Have Figured it Out
A team of psychologists in Sussex, England have discovered a new way for humans to bond with cats. Try it for yourself.
Pentagon is Funding Ultrasound Devices That Prevent Tissue Death After Spinal Cord Injuries
With funding from DARPA, Johns Hopkins is developing an ultrasound device the size of a Band-Aid to curb paralysis after spinal injury.
Exercise in the Morning May Stave Off Cancer, As Opposed to Later in the Day, New Study Says
A new study, published in the International Journal of Cancer, has found that exercising in the mornings especially can stave off cancer.
Chimps Show Researchers They'd Cook if Given the Chance (WATCH)
A new study by Harvard and Yale researchers found chimpanzees have the cognitive ability to cook-and they have an interest, too.
The US Government Is Retiring All Research Chimpanzees
The last research chimps in the federal government will soon be on their way to retirement sanctuaries after NIH health officials ended all animal research.
Anonymous $2 Million Gift for Sanctuary Will Help Retire Hundreds of Chimps From Research Facilities
A stranger's anonymous multi-million dollar donation is set to help over 200 chimpanzees enjoy a well-deserved retirement from research facilities.
Researchers Have Found That Listening to Natural Sounds Like Running Water Benefits Human Health
A meta-analysis has found that along with reducing stress, natural sounds like birds and water can increase mental well-being and even pain.
Researchers Discover Intermittent Fasting is Effective at Promoting Long-Term Memory in Mice
Intermittent Fasting is an effective means of improving long term memory retention and generating new adult hippocampal neurons in mice—raising hopes for ageing.
A World Food Prize Winner Wants You To Reconsider Anchovies - Here's How Nutritious They Are
Anchovies and sardines are vital nutrient dense fish species for children and new mothers, and they've won Dr. Thilset the World Food Prize.
Scientists Partially Restore Vision in Blind Man Using Emerging Technique and Genes from Light-Sensitive Algae
Retinitis pigmentosa is a common causes of blindness in young people but a new gene therapy using algae proteins could hold the cure.
5 Alternatives to Toxic Herbicides to Get Rid of Your Summer Weeds Without Killing Bees
Salt, fire, borax, there are all kinds of different household products that can de-weed your garden or lawn without ruining the water supply
Some Generous Apes May Help Explain The Evolution Of Human Kindness
Bonobos research reveals how their society developed cooperation, generosity, and reciprocity, in place of chimp violence.
Long-lasting Solid-state Lithium Battery From Harvard May Solve a 40-year Problem
Harvard researchers harness the potential of solid-state, lithium-metal batteries, which hold more energy and charge much faster.
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