In modern life, tension is inevitable. Yet compared to the mental and physical tsunami experienced by people with PTSD, the fatigue of a 12-hour work shift or the rush of adrenaline from a close call in highway traffic pales. PTSD and traumatic brain injury are often referred to as “invisible bruises”, and they are precisely that.
When animals begin to disappear, which disappearances impact their ecosystems the most? It turns out that when certain species known as keystone species disappear, an ecological collapse is its result.
Copenhill, a waste-to-energy plant designed by Bjarke Ingels, utilizes technology and creativity to create a building that is environmentally conscious, provides recreational fun to the public, and shows the world what is possible when we break the stereotypical mold of architecture.
Robotics has undergone massive advances in recent decades, but what does the future hold for this growing industry?
Humans like to put themselves on a pedestal of uniqueness by rejecting all claims that life might exist elsewhere. But math and statistics say otherwise.
The Golden Record might as well be humanity’s most extensive attempt to contact extraterrestrial life. The Records contain materials from music of various cultures to greetings in various languages. These plaques try to represent all of humanity in 90 minutes so that any advanced space-faring civilization will be able to understand our way of life.
One risk factor for Alzheimer's disease is poor oral health. What is not clear is whether gum disease induces the condition or is merely a consequence. A privately funded research has now verified that the bacteria that cause gum disease are not only in the mouths but also in the brains of people with Alzheimer's. The research also finds that the bacteria cause brain alterations characteristic of the disease in mice.
Memories have been a subject of interest to scientists from an early age. Understanding how memories function and change over time is vital to developments in research concerning the causes of memory loss, particularly with regards to Alzheimer’s disease.
Only about 5% of the universe is visible by humans. So, what about the remaining 95%? It turns out that this large portion of dark matter actually consists of dark matter and dark energy, and that's what we are going to talk about in this article; with a special focus on dark matter.
Neurons are an essential part of our nervous systems and bodies. Imitating one of them is a difficult task; however, thanks to science, it has become a reality.