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A new survey of hundreds of thousands of adults cannot show a causal link, though. Drinking a moderate amount of coffee or tea may lower your risk of stroke or dementia, according to a new study. Researchers surveyed 365,682 adults between the ages of 50 and 74, asking how much tea or coffee they …
Self-care alone often isn't enough to ease a burned out mind. When people ask me why I became a writer, I have plenty of reasons to list: Words bring me joy. I ask questions constantly. And when I hear a good story, I’ll repeat it again and again until my friends get tired of hearing it. But in July …
Robots that create offshoots of themselves could be a future tool for science and medicine. In nature most organisms reproduce by either mating and producing offspring, or creating clones of themselves. But a new mode of propagation is on the scene—new living robots can self-replicate by clustering …
Mutations are normal in common viruses, but that doesn't mean they're all harmless. This post has been updated. It was originally published in March 2021. If there’s one thing we can count on in life, it’s change, and viruses are no exception. Variants of the original SARS-CoV-2 virus have popped up …
Stop and smell the roses. Literally. When was the last time you stopped and listened to the wind blowing through the trees? Or notice how the lake in the park at the end of the street glistens? If it’s been a minute, you might want to consider going outdoors. Studies show that eco- or nature therapy …
It's kind of like combining millions of Google Street View images to build a view of an entire city. Yongsoo Kim is an associate professor of Neural and Behavioral Sciences, Penn State. This story originally featured on The Conversation. The brain plays an essential role in how people navigate the …
Kids’ microbial communities may have more to do with dietary preferences than autism diagnoses. There’s been growing speculation in recent years that the community of bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms dwelling in the gut somehow contributes to autism. However, scientists reported this …
