Posts published in “Science”

Love can be complicated to define emotionally as it varies from person to person, but it can be somewhat simpler and possibly more comforting to analyze through a scientific lens.

A forthcoming total solar eclipse slated for this April promises a spectacle of cosmic proportions, captivating skygazers across North America. This celestial event, occurring roughly every 18 months, holds particular significance due to its alignment with the sun’s heightened activity cycle — a departure from the last significant eclipse witnessed over the continent in August 2017, when solar activity was waning.

Researchers at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University have found that the protein RPT6 in the brain increases gene expression, thus assisting in strengthening memory formation.

On January 29, a new report from Nature Medicine stated that in five people who received contaminated injections of a growth hormone as children, researchers found that they developed Alzheimer’s disease unusually early.

Over the past couple years, Stevens has made huge strides in their research departments, with President Farvardin setting a goal for Stevens to become “a premier, student-centric, technological research university.”

Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease that leads to loss of memory and other important functions due to a build-up of plaque in the brain.

In the heart of Virginia, farmer Jim Gehlsen tends to his miniature pines and spruce trees with meticulous care every spring.

A new study has shown that chinstrap penguins take over 10,000 naps daily, each lasting approximately four seconds. This napping cycle is called “microsleeps” or “micro naps.”

‘Tis the season for sleigh bells, snowflakes, and a harmonious blend of joy and frustration. With its festive tunes and timeless classics, holiday music can evoke warm memories or become the relentless soundtrack to our seasonal existence.