My Modern Met4 days agoDandelion-Like “Fairy” Robots Can Help Fill the Gap of Declining Pollinator Populationsverified_publisherMy Modern Met - Madyson DeJausserandThe declining populations of pollinators across the globe are of great concern. As the backbone of fertilization and an important foundation of the ecosystem, scientists have come up with incredible solutions to preserve their lives. In Europe, bus stops have become pollinator pit stops. In Japan, …
My Modern Met5 days agoStudy Suggests That Early Retirement Can Cause Cognitive Declineverified_publisherMy Modern Met - Madyson DeJausserandOne of the many advantages of getting older is the prospect of retirement. Relaxing after years of hard work sounds well-deserved, and being able to take advantage of decades of savings sounds tranquil. But when, exactly, should you retire? The typical age ranges across the globe from the early to …
My Modern Met6 days agoFive Planets Will Appear in the Sky Later This Month in Rare Eventverified_publisherMy Modern Met - Jessica StewartThe stars have aligned—or at least the planets have—and on March 28, five planets will be visible to stargazers in the northern hemisphere. Jupiter, Mercury, Uranus, Mars, and Venus will line up in a large planetary alignment just after sunset. While an alignment of two or three planets is fairly …
My Modern MetPaleontologists Discover Fossil of an Enormous 340-Pound Penguin in New Zealandverified_publisherMy Modern Met - Madeleine MuzdakisPenguins are fascinating creatures. They come in a variety of sizes, live in diverse habitats, and are undeniably adorable. The penguin species of the past were no less interesting. A recent paper in the Journal of Paleontology has announced the discovery of the biggest ancient penguin yet, a …
My Modern MetOur Moon Is Slowly Moving Away From Earth a Little Bit Each Yearverified_publisherMy Modern Met - Madeleine MuzdakisThe Moon is a central fixture of our sky, lighting the night and sometimes even showing its grey face in daylight hours. Slivers, halves, and full moons… humans have tracked the cycle of the celestial body for millennia. Yet the familiar movements of the Moon have not always been those we observe …
My Modern MetStudies Find Vitamin D Supplements May Help Reduce Risk of Suicide Among Veteransverified_publisherMy Modern Met - Madeleine MuzdakisMany experts say to go outside and take in some sunshine (with appropriate sunscreen) for your health. This advice is likely founded in a concern for vitamin D levels. Humans get this necessary nutrient from exposing their skin to the sun, and then our skin produces vitamin D. A deficiency of …
