Dementia Risk May Fall as Younger Generations Have Larger Brains
Over a 40 year period, brain surface area increased by nearly 15 percent on average.
TECHNOLOGY
Reused Deep-Frying Oil May Cause Neurodegeneration
The common restaurant practice has been shown to alter the production of essential brain chemicals in mice.
Decades-Long Mystery of How 'Brightest Stars' Form May Be Cracked
"Mergers may be the dominant channel to produce blue supergiants," astrophysicist Danny Lennon said.
California 'Overlooking' Ways To Save Water, Study Suggests
While some legislation sets out extreme methods to save water, this new study says there are simple, less extreme steps that could be taken.
Paleontologist Finds Rare Fossil of Spider in Disguiseâ'Magical Transformation'
The discovery provides insight into the evolution of this unusual behavior in present-day spiders.
Solar Eclipse Warning From Astronomers on Dangerous Products
Experts warn consumers buying glasses to watch the upcoming solar eclipse that some may be counterfeits and unsafe for use.
Beer Might Help Us Recycle Electronic Waste
"Biosorption using spent brewer's yeast presents a cheap and environmentally friendly approach," researcher Klemens Kremser said.
Alzheimer's Signs May Be Detectable Before Significant Damage
Researchers found differences in daily activity patterns in people who had a build-up of the protein amyloid beta in the brain, a key feature of the disease.
US Weather Patterns Could Change With Arctic Sea Ice Loss
Once ice depletes, the heat of the ocean escapes and enters the atmosphere, meaning cold weather events are warmer than usual.
Eerie Spiral Lights Up Night Sky in Wake of SpaceX Launch
The white spiral, caused by fuel from a SpaceX rocket, can be seen alongside the northern lights in the sky over Norway.
Mars Has Unexpected Effect on Earth's Deep Oceans
"We were surprised to find these 2.4-million-year cycles in our deep-sea sedimentary data," researcher Adriana Dutkiewicz said.
Possible Prehistoric Settlement Among Finds From 'Unique' Highway Dig
The excavations have uncovered Roman artifacts and a potential early medieval building, among other finds.
Map Shows the Most and Least Stressed US States
More than a quarter of American adults are "too stressed to function," but some states are much worse than others.
Scientists Reveal New Cost of Getting Up on the Wrong Side of Bed
Neuroscientists have revealed new insights into the role of sleep on the brain.
'Spectacular' Gold Ring With Christ Image Among 30,000 Archaeological Finds
Excavations also revealed a "very special" artifact that was used as an amulet and traces of a war fought in A.D. 1611.
