The shielded areas in Nasa’s lunar spacecraft can protect astronauts travelling to the moon against the harmful effects of space radiation, research suggests. Chronic exposure to radiation can cause delayed medical problems such as cancer and premature ageing, which may happen over a long period of time. While the Earth’sContinue Reading
A strange tusked creature depicted by indigenous people in South African rock art appears to be a long-extinct species predating dinosaurs, according to a new study. The research, published on Wednesday in the journal PLOS ONE, found that a cryptic animal painted by South Africa’s San people in the earlyContinue Reading
People who consume more foods rich in flavonoids, such as berries, tea, red wine and dark chocolate, could lower their risk of dementia, new research has found. Led by a team of researchers at Queen’s University Belfast, the study reported that increasing the intake of flavonoid-rich foods and drinks couldContinue Reading
The whirling shapes in Vincent van Gogh’s painting The Starry Night closely resemble real turbulence, as seen in swirling water or smoke from a chimney, according to scientists. Researchers said the Dutch master’s work “reveals a deep and intuitive understanding of natural phenomena”, which he may have learned by “studyingContinue Reading
Vincent van Gogh’s iconic painting The Starry Night depicts the precise real-world physics behind cloud and air movement in the sky, according to a new study which says the legendary artist had an intuitive understanding of the natural world. The painting, made in June 1889, has enamoured millions for overContinue Reading
Microplastics have been detected in the smell centre of the human brain for the first time, suggesting the actual quantity of these tiny particles deposited in the body might be much higher than was believed. The study published on Monday in the journal JAMA Network Open revealed that eight outContinue Reading
Scientists have warned that a “more contagious” variant of the Covid virus, dubbed XEC, is starting to spread more rapidly across Europe and could soon become the dominant strain. “At this juncture, the XEC variant appears to be the most likely one to get legs next,” Eric Topol, director ofContinue Reading
Scientists have warned that a “more contagious” variant of the Covid virus, dubbed XEC, is starting to spread more rapidly across Europe and could soon become the dominant strain. “At this juncture, the XEC variant appears to be the most likely one to get legs next,” Eric Topol, director ofContinue Reading
Brain activity of dogs and their human companions may sync when they gaze into each other’s eyes, a new study suggests. During social interactions between people, the activity of their neurons is known to become synchronised, especially in the frontal lobe of the brain, indicating that they are paying attentionContinue Reading
A simple change to your diet can help reduce your risk of diabetes, a new study has suggested. Replacing ultra-processed foods (UPFs) with foods that are less processed may reduce your risk. According to the findings, every 10% increase in the amount of UPFs in a person’s diet is linkedContinue Reading
