How Spicy Is Too Spicy?
A new study in PLOS Biology reveals that spiciness is not a universal experience. Researchers used brain MRI scans to see how different people react to spicy foods.
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Young Women and Religion: A Growing Disconnection
A new study reveals a significant shift in religious trends: for the first time, more young women are leaving religion than men.
MicroRNA Breakthroughs Win Nobel Prize
Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun have been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their groundbreaking work on microRNA.
NASA Prepares Europa Clipper With Stunning New Visuals
NASA has just released a stunning colorized close-up of Europa’s icy surface, showing the rugged terrain of Conamara Chaos.
Neuroscientists Complete Largest Brain Map Ever
Scientists have just completed the largest brain map ever, revealing the intricate workings of a fruit fly’s brain in unprecedented detail.
Streaming on Mars? NASA’s Laser Demo Makes It Possible
NASA’s Deep Space Optical Communication (DSOC) system has set new milestones, bringing us closer to a future where streaming “Netflix on Mars” could be a reality.
Breathable, Washable, Flexible: The Fabric of Tomorrow
The American Institute of Physics unveils cutting-edge textile technology that promises a breathable, washable, and seamlessly flexible fabric integration.
Join the Race: Innovate Waste Solutions for Space Exploration
NASA is offering a $3 million prize for innovative solutions to tackle waste in Moon and deep space habitats, discouraging the unsustainable practice of using craters as landfills.
Mastering Critical Thinking: A Workshop for Educators
The Critical Thinking Across the Curriculum workshop equips teachers to foster critical thinking skills at all grade levels, focusing on addressing online misinformation and hate.