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Joseph Shavit
Dec 12, 2021
A young, sun-like star may hold warnings for life on Earth
Astronomers spying on a stellar system located dozens of lightyears from Earth have, for the first time, observed a troubling fireworks show
Joseph Shavit
Dec 10, 2021
Study outlines ways to help children learn forgiveness
Study suggests that teaching children to understand other people’s perspectives could make it easier for them to learn how to forgiveness.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 10, 2021
Researchers uncover new insights into dolphins, genetics and habitat
Ocean-dwelling dolphins have repeatedly adapted to life in coastal areas throughout history. It is important to learn more about them.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 10, 2021
Do the Keto diet and intermittent fasting impact men and women equally?
How do keto and intermittent fasting diets work on a molecular level, and do both sexes benefit from them equally.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 9, 2021
Researchers have identified the reason why Mars has no liquid water on its surface
Water is essential for life on Earth and other planets, and scientists have found ample evidence of water in Mars’ early history.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 9, 2021
A daily dose of yogurt could be the go-to food to manage high blood pressure
Whether served on your morning cereal or a simple snack, a daily dose of yogurt could be the go-to food for people with high blood pressure.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 9, 2021
Self-administered cognition test predicts early signs of dementia sooner
Many people experience forgetfulness, but it’s often difficult to tell if these memory issues are a normal part of aging or something more.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 9, 2021
Transforming materials with light could lead to ultrafast light-based computers and more
Imagine windows that can easily transform into mirrors, or super high-speed computers that run not on electrons but light.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 8, 2021
College-in-prison program significantly reduces the tendency of criminals to reoffend
A new study sought to determine the effects of a college-in-prison program, the Bard Prison Initiative (BPI).
Joseph Shavit
Dec 8, 2021
Technology enables physicians to preemptively identify patients at risk for serious infections
State-of-the-art technology will allow physicians to identify patients who are at risk for serious illness ahead of time.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 7, 2021
Researchers discover a new type of earthquake and it's man made
A Canadian-German research team have documented a new type of earthquake in an injection environment in British Columbia, Canada.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 7, 2021
Does stress make you age faster? Yale researchers have the answer
How much does chronic stress accelerate your biological clock and are there ways to slow it down and extend a healthy lifespan?
Joseph Shavit
Dec 7, 2021
A ten-minute run can boost brain processing
Researchers have found that only ten minutes of moderate-intensity running increases local blood flow to the various parts of the brain.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 6, 2021
How you speak up at work can affect whether you’re picked for a team
New research shows another, more subtle and often overlooked form of speaking up has a big effect on the way work gets done.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 6, 2021
Researchers find surprising benefit to the immune system following infection
The human body’s immune system weakens over time, making older adults more susceptible to infections and leaving scientists with a dilemma.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 5, 2021
Gene discoveries give new hope to people who stutter
More than 2.5 million Americans have a chronic condition arising in early childhood that causes them to stutter. There is no known cure.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 5, 2021
How can music, dance and art help improve air pollution?
Music, dance, art and storytelling have allowed an international team of researchers to reveal aspects of air pollution in Nairobi.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 4, 2021
Where did honeybees come from? New research finds the sweet spot
Western honey bee are used for crop pollination and honey production throughout most of the world, and has a remarkable capacity for survive
Joseph Shavit
Dec 1, 2021
Study suggests Sun is likely source of the Earth's water
Researchers have helped unravel the enduring mystery of the origins of the Earth's water, finding the Sun to be a surprising likely source.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 1, 2021
‘Wobble’ therapy can be beneficial for arthritis, Alzheimer’s, depression and type 2 diabetes
Research shows that just six weeks of vibration therapy can lead to improved memory and mobility in people with multiple sclerosis (MS).
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