Document Chinstrap Penguins’ Sleep Pattern: A Matter of Survival Penguins are true masters of the art of nodding off. A recent study revealed that chinstrap penguins, while breeding, take more than 10,000 micro-naps a day, each lasting an average of four seconds. This allows them to accumulate around 11 hours of sleep daily, challenging what …
By Emily Craig Deputy Health Editor For Mailonline 00:01 30 Nov 2023, updated 00:34 30 Nov 2023 UK Biobank published whole genome sequencing data for half a million people Researchers said it gives ‘the most detailed picture of human health that exists’ Scientists have released the largest ever set of patients’ genetic data that could …
A recent study conducted in January has unveiled a shocking revelation: mortality rates for pregnant women and new mothers have worsened during the pandemic, and a new study has focused on one specific cause—overdoses. Researchers with the National Institute on Drug Abuse have delved into the data, reviewing over 17,000 deaths between 2018 and 2021. …
Prepare to test your enunciation skills, as researchers are investigating the potential of using tongue twisters to determine intoxication levels. According to a recent study, speech analysis showed remarkable accuracy in detecting intoxication based on pronunciation. The Guardian details the findings published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs. This involved an entertaining …
Brighten Your Day by Keeping Secrets: A study from Columbia University found that keeping positive secrets can actually make you feel more energized. Participants in the study reported that they kept an average of 14 to 15 pieces of good news, with five or six being secrets. Reflecting on their positive secrets made them feel …
Brain scans have revealed the substantial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on teenagers’ mental health. At a time when mental health among teenagers was already declining, the pandemic may have exacerbated the situation. It is stated in a report set to be presented by the Society for Neuroscience that the adolescent brain is still developing …
Media Advisory Thursday, November 9, 2023 Findings from NIH-funded study suggest that technique may enable faster response than standard procedure. What A recent study suggests that umbilical cord milking, a technique to move blood from the umbilical cord into an infant’s body, is a safe option for preterm infants born after 28 weeks who …
Test subjects who consumed alcohol were discovered to have a nearly 7 percent higher likelihood of engaging in ‘impure’ acts and a 4 percent higher likelihood of considering harming others. However, alcohol did not appear to affect morals such as fairness, loyalty, and respect for authority. Discoveries from a recent study conducted by a team …
Children vaccinated against Covid are infectious for the same duration as their non-vaccinated peers, according to a new study out of California. The study, conducted by experts from Stanford University and the University of California, Los Angeles, found that both groups of kids aged seven to 18 were infectious for an average of three days. …
A Fascinating Finger-Tapping Technique That Can Reduce Anxiety According to a recent study, a simple finger-tapping technique can effectively lower anxiety levels within minutes. The method involves using the tips of the index and middle finger to tap on eight specific points on the body for a duration of 10 minutes. These points, also known …