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Fruit Flies: The Secret Weapon in Uruguay's Neuroscience Research

March 10, 2025

In Uruguay, the study of the brain is booming. The Sociedad de Neurociencias del Uruguay is marking 30 years of progress. This progress is fueled by over a century of neuroscience work in the country. This work has used many different methods and creatures to explore the brain. One standout is the

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Big Animals, Big Cancer Risk

March 9, 2025

Scientists have long thought that bigger animals should get more cancer. The idea is simple: more cells mean more chances for something to go wrong. So, elephants and whales should be cancer hotspots, right? Well, not so fast. For a long time, this idea didn't add up. Some small animals, like budgie

religion

Religion in Motion: The Science Behind Spiritual Movements

March 7, 2025

Religion is a big part of life for many people around the world. It's not just about beliefs, but also about actions. These actions, or "religious motor behaviors, " can be anything from quiet rituals to lively dances. They can be voluntary, like when you choose to pray, or involuntary, like when yo

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The Mystery of Muscle Lengthening: What Happens When We Stretch?

March 7, 2025

Ever wondered what happens to your muscles when you do those weird stretching exercises? Let's dive in. Researchers wanted to figure out if stretching your muscles at different lengths changes how they work. They gathered a group of young adults and split them into two teams. One team did t

technology

Imagine and Move: Paralyzed Man Controls Robotic Arm with AI Brain Implant

March 7, 2025

Imagine being able to move a robotic arm just by thinking about it. That's exactly what a man who was paralyzed by a stroke achieved. This wasn't a short-lived experiment, but a seven-month journey using a brain-computer interface (BCI) enhanced with AI. The BCI worked by picking up signals from th

entertainment

Mickey 17: A Sci-Fi Thriller That's More Than Just a Movie

March 7, 2025

Bong Joon Ho's latest film, Mickey 17, hits the screens at a time when its themes are eerily relevant. The film is set in 2054 on the frozen planet Niflheim. The story begins with a man, Mickey, who is about to die in an ice cave. Suddenly, another man, Timo, appears and leaves Mickey to die. Flashb

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Spring Break Science Spectacular

March 7, 2025

Spring break is here, and if you're looking for a fun way to spend it, consider the Perot Museum of Nature and Science in Dallas. This place is a treasure trove of activities, both indoors and outdoors. Imagine starting your day by racing a dinosaur. Yes, you heard it right! This is just on

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Cobalt Complexes: The Magnetic Enigma

March 6, 2025

Ever tried to build something super delicate? Like a house of cards in a breeze? That's what scientists face when they try to stabilize square planar cobalt complexes. These aren't your average chemical compounds. They're rare and finicky, making them a real challenge to create. But why bother? Beca

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Lunar Trailblazer: NASA's Moon Mission Hits a Snag

March 6, 2025

NASA is still trying to fix a problem with a spacecraft called Lunar Trailblazer. This spacecraft was sent to the moon last week. It was supposed to study water on the moon. But, there was a problem. The spacecraft lost contact with Earth. This happened less than 12 hours after it was launched. It w

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Moon Magic: Unveiling Lunar Eclipse Mysteries

March 6, 2025

Lunar eclipses are a celestial spectacle that captivate people around the world. These events occur when the Earth's shadow blocks the sun's light from reaching the moon. Unlike solar eclipses, lunar eclipses can be seen from a much larger area on Earth. This is because the Earth's shadow is much la