Credit: CC0 Public Domain. Your favorite summertime playlist probably has more songs about surfing than about potential health risks. But with much of the nation having already sweated out a historic heat wave in June, health experts would like to add a note of caution to the mix. Hot weather is like a stress test … Read more
Astronomers needed a telescope the size of Earth to image the monster black hole at the center of the Milky Way – and next time they tackle the continuing observations, they’ll have help from NASA’s next-generation observatory in space. The James Webb Space Telescope, also known as JWST or Webb, launched in December 2021 and … Read more
Stress. It’s difficult to manage, painful to experience, even harmful to your health — and studies show it’s more prevalent than ever. “Americans have been profoundly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, [and] the external factors [they] have listed in previous years as significant sources of stress remain present and problematic, “reports the American Psychological Association … Read more
Untangling the evolution of our home galaxy, the Milky Way, is a challenge similar to mapping the human genome, according to the European Space Agency (ESA). ESA’s galaxy mapper, Gaia, takes trillions of measurements of 2 billion of the brightest stars in the sky. Here, we look at what it takes to unpick those measurements … Read more
As if cracking open a cosmic Russian nesting doll, astronomers have peered into the center of the Milky Way and discovered what appears to be a miniature spiral galaxy, swirling daintily around a single large star. The star – located about 26,000 light-years from Earth near the dense and dusty galactic center – is about … Read more
It is possible to build belonging and recreate connection. getty If you’re like the majority of people, you don’t feel as connected as you’d like — lacking a sense of belonging or community. But you can rebuild belonging and reconnect with your people. It will take intentional effort, and it is possible based on a … Read more
Making a basic cutting board is almost a rite of passage for new woodworkers because it is a relatively easy project and quite forgiving of mistakes. After all, it’s designed to be cut and scratched, so if you miss a few spots while sanding or the final product isn’t perfectly square, it’s no big deal. … Read more
There are many options for healthier pizza..even some you may find delicious. Pizza: it’s a carb lover’s dream and the number one food choice of lazy people and kids everywhere. But just because pizza is a guilty pleasure does not mean it has to be unhealthy. In fact, it can be a good source of … Read more
New research from UT Southwestern suggests that RNA exosomes – the cellular machines that degrade old RNA molecules – play a key role in the development of B cells, which are critical to the immune system’s ability to protect against infection. The findings, published in Science Immunologyexplain why patients with rare mutations in a gene … Read more
Through the aeons, humanity has relied on the power of music to regulate emotions, to celebrate, to communicate and to inspire creativity. In the case of metal, it can also be quite soothing to line up in a pit and take a run at your besties in a Wall of Death. Often-maligned as a style … Read more