July 7, 2024A recent study provides evidence that physical activities can enhance the executive functions of young children | Examining 24 experimental studies, found that physical activity interventions longer than twelve weeks yielded the most improvement in executive functions among preschool-aged children. Science
July 7, 2024Reducing US adults’ processed meat intake by 30% (equivalent to around 10 slices of bacon a week) would, over a decade, prevent more than 350,000 cases of diabetes, 92,500 cardiovascular disease cases, and 53,300 colorectal cancer cases Science
July 7, 2024Measuring body language: A large international and interdisciplinary research team has developed software to measure the objective kinematic features of movements that express emotions. Science
July 7, 2024Cutting-edge technology capable of detecting and deciphering nanoplastics from all other particles in water instantly Science
July 7, 2024MIT engineers find a way to protect microbes from extreme conditions. By helping microbes withstand industrial processing, the method could make it easier to harness the benefits of microorganisms used as medicines and in agriculture. Science
July 7, 2024Recent research found that sexting does not contribute to an increase in depression symptoms or conduct problems among adolescents over time. This finding suggests that efforts to reduce sexting among young people may not prevent mental health issues as previously thought. Science
July 7, 2024Lunar swirls are light-colored, sinuous features on the Moon’s surface, bright enough to be visible from a backyard telescope. Some extend for hundreds of miles. Lunar swirls have defied easy explanation, but new lab experiments suggest they could be rocks magnetized by magma activity underground. Science