Current methods of detecting Alzheimer’s disease aren’t bulletproof, sometimes resulting in late or incorrect treatment. Scientists found that genetic differences play a role in diagnostics.
Brain implant data can reliably predict seizure risk days ahead of time
NASA wants to send humans to Venus – here’s why that’s a brilliant idea
Popular science fiction of the early 20th century depicted Venus as some kind of wonderland of pleasantly warm temperatures, forests, swamps and even dinosaurs. In 1950, the Hayden Planetarium at the American Natural History Museum were soliciting reservations for the first space tourism mission, well before the modern era of Blue Origins, SpaceX and Virgin Galactic. All you had to do was supply your address and tick the box for your preferred destination, which included Venus.
Spotting liars is hard – but our new method is effective and ethical
Loneliness is visible in the brain, researchers demonstrate
Extraordinary new material will enable us to store solar energy for a long period of time
Mars colony: how to make breathable air and fuel from brine
Latest Gaia star database release shows dancing Magellanic clouds
Researchers took a look at the third Gaia space telescope data release. They uncovered several exciting phenomena, including evidence for a significant event that took place relatively recently in our home galaxy. Moreover, astronomers were able to clearly observe our home galaxy's outer side for the first time.
Groundbreaking new cooling technology eliminates electricity needs for days
Rogue planets: hunting the galaxy’s most mysterious worlds
Securing the future of the banana: why we need to find new wild species
Scientists believe they might have discovered a large subsurface river in Greenland
Flowing rivers are probably not the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of Greenland and its seemingly endless amount of frozen vistas. Nonetheless, scientists uncovered that there might be a substantially large one underneath the surface, flowing from deep in its interior all the way to the northeastern coast.
Amazing camera innovation helps detect invisible matter, aiding in detecting diseases like cancer
This incredible beetle can endure being run over by a car, inspiring scientists to develop new materials
How strong your grip is says a lot about your health
You might not have given it any thought before, but the strength of someone's handshake can provide you with more information than you might think. It turns out that grip strength is a good indicator of a person's health and genuine physical age. Moreover, a weaker than average grip can be an indicator of several hidden health issues.
