When the Sun gets rowdy, Earth’s sky lights up with beautiful dancing lights. Around the poles, colorful auroral streams dance and flicker across the sky. Auroras are, truly, one of the most beautiful sights Earth has to offer. They occur when particles from the Sun, such as those gusted out in a powerful solar wind
A review of various studies involving nearly 600 individuals with Alzheimer’s disease has revealed that stimulating a key part of the brain using light can lead to improved sleep and psycho-behavioral symptoms. Researchers from China’s Weifang Medical University conducted a meta-analysis of 15 trials to examine the impact of light therapy, also known as photobiomodulation
Internet users in the European Union have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of Threads, an Instagram app. Despite being launched in the United States and other countries back in July, EU users have been left out due to concerns about regulatory oversight from Brussels. However, there are now signs that the wait may finally be
Working night shifts can be detrimental to one’s overall health, particularly when it comes to the quality of sleep. According to a recent study conducted by researchers from the Netherlands and Belgium, more than half of the individuals who regularly work night shifts have likely developed sleep disorders, such as insomnia. The study gathered data
In recent years, climate change has contributed to various weather extremes, including heavy precipitation and cold waves. As a result, a new study has identified a potentially growing natural hazard in the north: frostquakes. These seismic events are caused by the rapid freezing of water in the ground and could become more common due to
In a groundbreaking study published in Nature Communications, researchers from Politecnico di Milano, Chalmers University of Technology, and Sapienza University of Rome have made significant progress in understanding the behavior of high-critical-temperature copper-based superconductors. These materials, even at temperatures above their critical point, exhibit peculiar properties that deviate from those of normal metals. This discovery
The quest for finding sustainable alternatives to replace petroleum-based plastic films has gained momentum in recent years. In a remarkable breakthrough, researchers from North Carolina State University have discovered that materials derived from crustaceans and seaweed can play a crucial role in creating next-generation packaging films. This pioneering research has focused on combining chitosan, a
Every December, stargazers and meteor enthusiasts eagerly await the arrival of the Geminid meteor shower. Known as the best natural fireworks display of the year, this mesmerizing celestial event attracts people from all over the world. And this year, the Geminids promise to be even more special as they coincide with the new Moon, creating
Long commutes are a common inconvenience faced by many individuals around the world. However, recent research has shed light on the detrimental effects of extended travel times, particularly on mental health. In South Korea, where commuting times are among the longest globally, researchers have conducted a study to understand the correlation between long commutes and
Robots have the potential to revolutionize many aspects of our lives, but in order for them to be truly effective, they need to possess the ability to perform complex motions and coordinate the movements of their individual limbs. To address this challenge, a team of researchers from Intel Labs, University College London (UCL), and VERSES
Since the release of the Pentagon’s 2021 report, the interest in unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) has surged. NASA and the Pentagon have taken concrete steps in investigating these phenomena, sparking intrigue and raising questions about the potential existence of extraterrestrial life. But what if the UFO sightings are not mere
The field of optics has witnessed a significant breakthrough with the development of compact, visible wavelength achromats through the integration of 3D printing and porous silicon. Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, under the guidance of esteemed professors Paul Braun, David Cahill, and Lynford Goddard, along with former graduate student Corey Richards, have successfully