A variety in daily movements is linked to better well-being, according to a small new study of psychiatric patients, a finding that may help explain why pandemic blocks have been difficult for …
Read More »Drinking coffee before exercise can do something pretty impressive to your body.
If you’re looking to maximize the amount of fat burned in your next workout, think about having coffee half an hour before you start – as a new study suggests, it can …
Read More »Pregnant women vaccinated with Pfizer or Moderna actually pass antibodies on to babies
Pfizer and Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccines are effective in pregnant women, boosting their immune responses and even transmitting protective antibodies to their babies, a new study found ahead of print. The study, published …
Read More »We finally know the genetic reason why this bunny walks on its front legs
Selective breeding by humans has resulted in some incredibly strange and unfortunate pets over the years, and the sauteur d’Alfort rabbit is among the strangest of all. This rare breed of rabbit …
Read More »The sensitivity of human fingertips is greater than we imagine
The skin, the largest organ of the human body, envelops us from head to toe, allowing us to touch, feel and interact with the outside world. But there is a part of …
Read More »Sperm whales learned to dodge harpoons and taught the skills to others
Sperm whales taught each other to avoid harpoons after it began hunting them 200 years ago, according to a new study. Released by the Royal Society on Wednesday, the research was based …
Read More »Ocean creatures mysteriously swim in circles, and scientists don’t know why
A small-eyed shark circling its prey is a classic scene known to many ocean lovers. Except this captivating circular behavior isn’t all that it seems, according to a new study that has …
Read More »Adorable sleeping lemurs are teaching scientists the secrets of hibernation
Spring is coming to North America and scientists are quietly excited. Tiny dwarf lemurs are waking up after months of hibernation, the first time these thick-tailed furry animals have entered a long …
Read More »Scientists reveal how many interstellar objects may be visiting our solar system
On October 19, 2017, the first detected interstellar object flew past Earth on its way out of the Solar System. Less than two years later, a second object was detected, an easily …
Read More »Fauci: CDC “analyzes” data that could modify social distancing guide to 3 feet
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is analyzing data suggesting that “3 feet is fine under certain circumstances” for social distancing guidelines, NIAID Director Anthony Fauci said on the “State of …
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