AstronomyThe Perseverance Rover Examines in Great Detail the Rich Meteorology of Mars A NASA autonomous vehicle named Perseverance landed to the Jezero Crater (the bed of an ancient, now dried-up lake on Mars) on February 18, 2021.…
AstronomyCalabash Nebula – a planetary nebula The Calabash Nebula, also known as OH231.8+4.2, is a planetary nebula located in the constellation of Puppis. It got its nickname “Calabash Nebula” because of…
BiologyNew Research Confirms Smallpox Has Affected People Since Ancient Egypt Although its origins are unknown, smallpox was formerly one of humanity’s most destructive diseases. Historical records and scientific theories on the origins of the smallpox…
EnvironmentEnvironmental Racism Environmental racism refers to the disproportionate impact of environmental hazards, such as toxic waste sites, on communities of color. These communities often face a higher…
EconomicsEconomics of Climate Change The economics of climate change refers to the study of the costs and benefits of actions aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and mitigating the…
TourismAn Undeveloped Island that Retains much of Iceland’s Appeal Iceland has experienced one of the world’s fastest rates of growth in terms of tourism during the past ten years. In 2017, the Nordic country…
ManagementClimate Governance Climate governance refers to the system of institutions, laws, policies, and agreements aimed at addressing climate change and mitigating its impacts. This includes global, national,…
ZoologyWhy Puffer Fish Respawn on Beaches at Night is Due to a Pheromone There is no scientific evidence of a pheromone that explains pufferfish spawning on beaches under moonlight. However, some species of pufferfish do lay their eggs…
PsychologyMeditations that are Arousal-Driven Increase Attentiveness and Strengthen Top-Down Control Contrary to common opinion, not all situations are best served by mindfulness-based meditation or breathing techniques that cause the autonomic nervous system (ANS) to go…
PsychologyMeasuring the Pressure of Moving Moving is thought to be stressful, but how stressful is it? Researchers have devised a novel investigation method. Dr. William Cheung of the University of…
ZoologyTiny Fish May Be the Key to Making Significant Progress against Global Malnutrition Small fish, often called “micro-livestock,” can be a key ingredient in fighting global malnutrition. They are a source of high-quality protein, essential vitamins, and minerals,…
PsychologyBrain Network for Depression Resilience Discovered in New Study A recent study has identified a network in the brain associated with resilience to depression. This network involves several brain regions, including the anterior cingulate…