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What’s a mind’s eye?

There is typically at least one time in a person’s life when they are asked to imagine an object without looking at it.

Wild turkey populations are dwindling

Wild turkeys were once a prevalent species throughout the United States, with every state hosting a large and vibrant population. However, when European settlers arrived, indiscriminate killing, exploitation, and poisoning led to a dramatic decline in their numbers.

Limiting sugar in infancy shown to reduce the risk of diabetes

Everyone loves a sweet treat. However, recently, scientists have found that children who had sugar restrictions in the first 1,000 days from conception, had a 20% less chance of developing hypertension and a 35% less chance of developing type 2 diabetes.

A look into the World Marathon Majors

The 2024 marathon season has officially come to an end, with the New York City marathon on November 3, 2024, capping a year that saw over 800 marathons worldwide.

An implantable sensor could reverse opioid overdoses

In 2023, more than 80,000 people in the United States died of opioid overdoses. An overdose occurs when a person takes too much of an opioid (morphine, heroin, fentanyl, etc.)

Trees slide towards mass extinction. What can we do about it?

This past month, scientists and delegates from some 180 different countries met in Cali, Colombia to discuss global biodiversity concerns. Known as the 16th Conference of Parties (COP16, for short), the conference collected researchers, diplomats, and innovators to tackle some of the most pressing current challenges faced by our planet.