A major French aquarium vendor has announced it will stop selling the “classic” round fish bowls because they are cruel, driving fish mad and killing them quickly. The history of keeping fish (either

OHSU researchers are looking into continuous use of marijuana and its effect on male fertility. (Getty Images) Chronic use of marijuana may greatly impact male fertility and reproductive outcomes, sa

Introduction In summer 1897, Professor Nikolai Veselovsky of St Petersburg University excavated a huge mound located on the outskirts of Maikop, a small town in the north-western Caucasus, on the edge

Many people have experienced a reduction in stress, pain and anxiety and sometimes even euphoria after exercise. What’s behind this so-called “runner’s high”? New research on the neuroscience of exerc

Rising temperatures caused by the escalating climate crisis mean future Winter Olympics will struggle to find host cities with enough snow and ice, according to a study. Only one of 21 previous Winte

A large study conducted in England found that, compared to the general population, people who had been hospitalized for COVID-19—and survived for at least one week after discharge—were more than twice

Bruno Kelly It is no secret that extinctions have been happening at an alarming rate in recent decades with human involvement and climate change blamed for creating habitats unsuitable for many speci

Vaccination following recovery from natural SARS-CoV-2 infection, or “hybrid immunity,” has been reported to substantially increase both the potency and breadth of humoral response to SARS-CoV-2. ( 14

According to the study, “there is a growing body of literature supporting the efficacy of cannabis-based medicinal products (CBMPs).” Despite an increase in prescribing globally, “there is a paucity o

In the present study, Aono’s scores as determinants of EA were found to be higher in the ketamine group compared to the propofol group at the 5th minute in children who were taken to the postoperative

A study among teenage TikTok users found that those who showed addictive tendencies toward the platform performed worse when recalling number sequences. The findings, published in the International Jo

The widespread use of disposable plastic straws cause serious environmental problems and poses potential threats to human health, while paper straws, their most used alternatives, are not so satisfact

January 24, 2022 Career training What are the long-run impacts of vocational education on labor market outcomes? Students who went through vocational training enjoyed a wage premium into their thir

Social media use tied to poor physical health “It’s critical that we understand how engagement across these platforms contributes to physical health. ” BUFFALO, N.Y. – Social media use has been link

“This is a big scientific finding,” said Martha J. Farah, a neuroscientist at the University of Pennsylvania, who conducted a review of the study for the Proceedings of the National Academies of Scien

An inky, tentacled squid stuck in a net can be a messy problem for a fisher. And for a loggerhead turtle or a diamond stingray, getting tangled in a net often means death. Now, new research offers hop

COVID-19 Vaccines Don’t Cause Infertility or Harm Pregnancy Chances, BU Research Shows A study led by Boston University School of Public Health researchers found COVID-19 vaccination in either partne

Magnesium deficiency is associated with a variety of diseases, such as infections and cancer. Previous studies have shown that cancerous growths spread faster in the bodies of mice when the animals re

Remember "Sideways," one of the best movies of the early 2000s? The story followed two middle-aged friends through a drunken tour of Santa Barbara wine country — and also had lasting affects on the Ca

New research shows having a greater number of older brothers increases the probability of a person entering a same-sex union at some point in their lives. This finding, detailed in our paper publishe

This paper documents the persistence of Southern slave owners in political power after the American Civil War. Using data from Texas, we show that former slave owners made up more than half of all sta

Every living cell contains its own bustling microcosm, with thousands of components responsible for energy production, protein building, gene transcription and more. Scientists at the University of I

Late-Life Exercise Shows Rejuvenating Effects on Cellular Level Photo Submitted Kevin A. Murach For people who hate exercising, here comes some more bad news: it may also keep you younger. Not just

Previous studies have shown that after acute Covid-19 infection some people can continue to suffer from cognitive symptoms such as difficulties in concentrating, colloquially referred to as brain fog,

Electroconvulsive therapy appears to be more effective than ketamine, according to a randomized controlled trial that examined hospitalized, severely depressed patients. But the findings, published in

Led by Professor Thomas H. Epps, III, a team of University of Delaware researchers and collaborators from CanmetENERGY are keeping just this type of economics in mind as they look for ways to upcycle

Playfulness is associated with having a higher number of short-term and long-term relationships, according to new research published in Evolutionary Human Sciences. Previous research has demonstrated

Abstract Myocardial ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury can stimulate mitochondrial reactive oxygen species production. Optic atrophy 1- (OPA1-) induced mitochondrial fusion is an endogenous antioxidat

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Many people have experienced reductions in stress, pain and anxiety and sometimes even euphoria after exercise. What’s behind this so-called “runner’s high”? New research on the neuroscience of exerci

We study whether compulsory religious education in schools affects students’ religiosity as adults. We exploit the staggered termination of compulsory religious education across German states in model

The rapid rise of low-cost solar power has provided a key solution to lowering energy costs and emissions, but a looming problem with the aluminium required to support solar could undermine its climat

Scientists have developed an advanced new type of humidity sensor that takes inspiration from camel noses to overcome shortcomings with existing solutions. The novel device is capable of detecting low

NIH Trial Found Experimental Therapy Also Reduced Most Children’s Sensitivity to Peanut January 20, 2022 Peanuts in a bowl. Credit NIAID Peanuts in a bowl. Credit: NIAID A clinical trial funded by

The ALSPAC population ALSPAC was designed to assess ways in which aspects of the environment and genes of individuals may interact to result in benefits and disadvantages to health and development14.

Research By Mike McNulty “Bend your ear.” “Grasping at straws.” “Kick the bucket.” English is filled with figurative language that makes meaning by evoking physical actions of the human body. Durin