[ad_1] Sweat can get a bad rap, but it is a normal function that keeps the body cool and acts as a subtle—and sometimes not so subtle—way of communication. Not all sweat is created equal, though. There are two main types of sweat glands which produce sweat with distinct characteristics. To better understand these, scientists…
[ad_1] Brain activity, cellular architecture, and personality traits influence people’s dream recall capability. Image credit:© Istock, Deagreez Imagine standing in a quiet meadow; the emerald grass blades and yellow flowers sway with a gentle breeze. As a brook murmurs in the distance, everything feels weightless and soft. Then, with a sharp ring of an alarm,…
[ad_1] In the fantastical world created by J.R.R. Tolkien, there exist giant plant-like creatures called Ents. Though they look like regular trees, they can walk and move at will. Ents can distance themselves from danger and advance toward favorable conditions—if only plants in the real world could do the same. Rooted to the same spot…
[ad_1] Many animals consume alcohol, but few, if any, get to a point of intoxication. Image credit:© Istock, Ivan Kovbasniuk In 2007, Anchorage Daily News reported a goofy looking moose tangled up in Christmas lights. A local biologist guessed that the animal had eaten too many fermented crab apples from a nearby tree and may…
[ad_1] Using confocal microscopy, the researchers imaged a nine-day-old human embryo on their 3D platform. OCT4 (green) and GATA6 (magenta) staining indicated normal developmental progression. DAPI (blue) and phalloidin (red) staining marked the nuclei and actin cytoskeleton, respectively. Scale bar corresponds to 100µm. Image credit:Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) Only about one out of…
While listening to music may induce a blissful state in practitioners, accompanied by changes in blood flow to emotion-processing brain regions, according to a study published August 27, 2025, in the open-access journal PLOS One by Amy Amla Kartar from the Colasanti Lab in the Department of Clinical Neuroscience at Brighton and Sussex Medical School,…
Studying in the early morning, specifically between 4:00 AM and 8:00 AM, provides a unique set of advantages for learners, ranging from enhanced cognitive ability to improved emotional well-being. This practice, long recommended by successful professionals and backed by scientific research, can transform academic performance, instill discipline, and foster healthier habits. However, the effectiveness of…
