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

The buzzing creatures will no longer be able to pollinate the crops if they are exposed to pollutants. The contaminated atmosphere has confused some insects to sniff and sip nectar. Bees and butte

We report the case of a 67-year-old man, father of 3 children with left indirect inguinal hernia containing uterus with cervix, fallopian tube and an ovary attached to the testicle, also spread ovaria

Source: StanislavKondrashov/Pixabay Does money buy happiness? It depends. If you are poor and unable to afford basic necessities (e.g., food, shelter, clothes), then yes. But if you already have mill

Bacteria and fungi with the ability to withstand the drugs meant to kill them are now causing 1.2 million deaths every year, according to a global study. This represents a big jump from previous estim

Supporters of Democratic candidates tend to be less cognitively rigid and more interpersonally warm than Trump supporters, according to new research published in the Journal of Social and Political Ps

An array of vibrating pads can convey a low-resolution image of a location to help people who are blind navigate Infrared goggles used in the new navigational system Manuel Zahn Infrared goggles and

“It was just one of those amazing moments where the right people suddenly came together to achieve something amazing,” Ashley said. “It really felt like we were approaching a new frontier.” The time

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New research published in the Journal of Religion and Health has found faith in God and trust in a higher power declined across the course of the pandemic. The German survey found the longer the pande

All tissues, including skeletal muscle, undergo DNA methylation alterations across the lifespan (Turner et al., 2020 ; Sailani et al., 2019 ) that may contribute to structural and functional decline w

Background Cannabis is among the most consumed psychoactive substances world-wide. Considering changing policy trends regarding the substance, it is crucial to understand more clearly its potential ac

The recent emergence of B.1.1.529, the Omicron variant1,2 has raised concerns for escape from protection by vaccines and therapeutic antibodies. A key test for potential countermeasures against B.1.1.

A large genetic study tracking 150,000 subjects for over a decade has affirmed the direct causal link between drinking alcohol and developing cancer. The findings particularly link oesophageal cancers

The latest research has shown that COVID-positive breastfeeding mothers don’t seem to pass the virus onto their children. The study is published in Pediatric Research on Tuesday. According to the

Black Americans who were initially hesitant about receiving a COVID-19 vaccine were more likely than whites to warm up to the idea as the pandemic wore on and to view vaccines as necessary for protect

Abstract A popular strategy for mitigating climate change is to persuade or incentivize individuals to limit behaviors associated with high greenhouse gas emissions. In this study, adults in the mid-A

New research suggests that the human desire to connect and fit in with others may provide clues as to why people support unverified claims like fake news. Findings from a series of seven studies publi

The oldest known Homo sapiens fossil is about 36,000 years older than previously thought, according to a recent study. Volcanologists matched a layer of ash above the fossil skull to an eruption of so

New data from a large-scale genetic study led by Oxford Population Health confirms that alcohol directly causes cancer. Worldwide, alcohol may cause around 3 million deaths each year, including over

January 19, 2022 Inverted outcomes resulting from the Electoral College system Michael Geruso discusses why some US presidential candidates win with fewer votes. Source: Rawpixel.com Only four tim

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Men who struggle with their use of pornography also tend to experience a higher rate of erectile dysfunction, according to new research that surveyed thousands of young adults. But the study, which ap

Abstract Background Sleep quality is thought to be an important predictor of immunity and, in turn, susceptibility to the common cold. This article examines whether sleep duration and efficiency in t

Those who were overweight before the pandemic were most likely to gain weight. Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the lives of people in many ways. However, little is known about

A new study has proposed that a simple retina scan could indicate whether a person is at risk of early death. The research found the greater the gap between a person’s chronological age and retinal ag

Black eyed peas’ ability to attract beneficial bacteria isn’t diminished by modern farming practices, new UC Riverside research shows. Planting it in rotation with other crops could help growers avoid

Sorry, but stopping after one probably isn't enough. Even in moderation, alcohol consumption increases the risk of cancer. Image credit: AndreyCherkasov/Shutterstock.com Drinking alcohol, even in mod

Republicans became less likely to perceive the 2020 election as legitimate as evidence accumulated that Joe Biden had prevailed over Donald Trump, according to new research published in PLOS One that

Illustration of drug-resistant Shigella bacteria Stephanie Rossow/CDC More than a million people died from antibiotic-resistant infections across the globe in 2019, hundreds of thousands more than ma

New and persistent cognitive symptoms are a common post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC) and can follow severe disease or mild illness.1-9 A history of COVID-19 managed in an outpatient s

The first US jurisdictions to legalize cannabis for medical use was California in 1996, and most Americans now reside in a state with legal access to medical cannabis. Despite this relatively long his

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UNSW Sydney-led research paves the way for large silicon-based quantum processors for real-world manufacturing and application. Quantum computing in silicon hits 99 per cent accuracy UNSW Sydney-led

Legalization of marijuana in California has helped some financial institutions in the state increase their assets at the same time many banks, feeling stifled by federal regulations, deny services to

Contact: Pate McCuien, mccuienp@missouri.edu, 573-882-4870 They had agreed to take a break from their relationship. At least, that's what Ross Geller thought about his relationship with Rachel Green