A bit of a different post than the usual, but I wanted to present some recent scientific discoveries that are particularly interesting! 1) Auras might just be real! Researchers have found evidence that the human brain emits extremely faint light signals that not only pass through the skull but also appear to change in responseContinueContinue reading “Research highlights”
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Simple Step to Longer Life – Fast Walking.
Fast walking may be the most accessible and effective way to improve longevity and reduce health disparities. While doctors and health organizations have long touted the benefits of regular physical activity, whether walking pace matters and how it plays out across diverse communities have remained critical questions, especially for those living in underserved neighborhoods. Now,ContinueContinue reading “Simple Step to Longer Life – Fast Walking.”
Scuba Diving Drives $20 Billion Global Economic Engine
Far beyond offering glimpses into coral kingdoms and underwater adventures, scuba diving is quietly fueling a global economic sector. A multinational study led by Anna Schuhbauer at the University of British Columbia—published July 25, 2025, in Cell Reports Sustainability—reveals, for the first time, the financial scale of dive tourism, positioning it as a key playerContinueContinue reading “Scuba Diving Drives $20 Billion Global Economic Engine”
Unprotected – Study Shows Widespread Industrial Fishing in Global Marine Reserves.
Nearly half of the supposed safe havens of marine protected areas are infiltrated by industrial fishing vessels—many operating in the shadows beyond public scrutiny. In the race to protect our oceans from the mounting pressures of overexploitation and ecological decline, countries worldwide have rapidly increased the designation of marine protected areas (MPAs)—patches of the seaContinueContinue reading “Unprotected – Study Shows Widespread Industrial Fishing in Global Marine Reserves.”
Barking Up a Random Tree: Dogs Cannot Perceive Human Reputation.
Could our loyal companions be carefully weighing our generosity, forming hidden judgments as we dole out treats? A new study suggests they may not be keeping tabs after all. Researchers from the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna invited 40 pet dogs, ranging in age from sprightly yearlings to wise seniors, into a food-giving experiment designedContinueContinue reading “Barking Up a Random Tree: Dogs Cannot Perceive Human Reputation.”
Hidden Challenge of Predictive Models in the Integration of Medical AI.
The integration of AI in healthcare is not without risks. A new study demonstrates that, if unchecked, the very tools designed to save lives could undermine the data foundations critical to their success In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning have surged into healthcare, promising earlier disease detection, personalized treatments, and better patientContinueContinue reading “Hidden Challenge of Predictive Models in the Integration of Medical AI.”
Cleaner Shores Ahead – Bans and Fees on Plastic bags are effective in reducing shoreline litter.
Evidence is emerging that policies targeting plastic pollution are taking effect and make a different for the environment. Data shows that plastic bag policies can reduce the share of plastic bags by up to 47% as well as reduce plastic entanglment of animals by up to 37%. Plastic pollution is one of the most pressingContinueContinue reading “Cleaner Shores Ahead – Bans and Fees on Plastic bags are effective in reducing shoreline litter.”
Ecological Flexibility may have Fueled Human Migration out of Africa.
Research reveals that the ecological adaptability of humans, honed within diverse African habitats, was pivotal for their successful migration out of Africa around 50,000 years ago. Early human history remains unclear to this day. How, when, and why humans expanded from Central Africa is a difficult puzzle to solve as intact archaeological records can beContinueContinue reading “Ecological Flexibility may have Fueled Human Migration out of Africa.”
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