BiologyA Twin Study discovered an Epigenetic Signature for Obesity Changes in gene expression that do not involve changes to the underlying DNA sequence are referred to as epigenetics. Environmental factors and lifestyle choices can…
NeuroscienceEarly-life Stress Alters more Genes in the Brain than a Head Injury When researchers began investigating whether early-life stress amplifies the effects of a childhood head injury on health and behavior later in life, they discovered something…
TechnologyHow Robots can Assist in the Discovery of Future Solar Energy Robots can help advance the development and utilization of solar energy in a variety of ways. Mapping and surveying: Potential solar energy sites can be…
EngineeringSurprisingly, Light can cause Water to Evaporate without the use of Heat According to a new study, light can cause evaporation at the interface of water and air in certain conditions without the need for heat. Evaporation…
PsychologyThe Effect of Maternal Stress on a Child’s Health during Pregnancy Maternal stress during pregnancy can have a variety of effects on a child’s health and development. The developing fetus is sensitive to hormonal and biochemical…
PsychologyMelatonin Use is increasing among Teenagers, according to a Study According to new research from the University of Colorado Boulder published in JAMA Pediatrics, nearly one in every five school-aged children and preteens now take…
PsychologyNew Research on Brain Activity explains the benefits of Electroconvulsive Therapy Researchers have shed new light on why electroconvulsive therapy is so effective, a mystery that has baffled doctors and scientists for nearly a century. The…
PsychologyDetecting Stress in the Workplace by Watching how People Type and Click Researchers created a model that detects workplace stress based solely on how people type and move their computer mouse. Employees may be able to avoid…
EngineeringA New Database sheds light on Decades of Research into Solar Mirrors A new database contains the results of solar reflector exposure experiments conducted over the last four decades. The Solar Mirror Materials Database (SMMD) will be…
PsychologyAdditional Practice Blending letter sounds benefits Struggling Readers AI plays a critical role in optimizing the manufacturing processes of perovskite solar cells, contributing to their efficiency, reliability, and scalability. Perovskite solar cells have…
HealthHearing Loss is linked to Subtle Brain Changes Hearing loss has been linked to a number of brain changes, according to research. The auditory system is linked to other parts of the brain,…
HistoryLost Mass Animal Sacrifice Rituals Found in Tartessos, Spain Archaeologists and other scientists from numerous Spanish institutions have discovered a stunning fact about the Iron Age site of Casas del Turuuelo, which is located…