Understanding major depressive disorder (MDD) means looking at more than just mood swings. Brain scans show that people with MDD often have trouble with how different brain areas work together. Researchers studied 255 people with MDD alongside 255 healthy individuals to see if certain brain regions
Under the waves off Catalina Island, a vibrant world thrives, and one artist is bringing it to life on land. Oriana Poindexter, a marine scientist and artist, has created an exhibit that lets visitors experience the kelp forests without getting wet. The Catalina Museum for Art and History is hostin
Under the waves near Alexandria, a team of divers found a big surprise: a 2, 000-year-old party boat! This wasn't just any boat. It was a luxury vessel, likely used for fun and maybe even religious events. The boat, called a "thalamagos, " was huge—about 115 feet long and 23 feet wide. It had a fla
Understanding how older adults move in their daily routines is important. It helps in preventing and treating mobility problems. But most studies focus on lab tests. These tests show what older adults can do in a controlled setting. However, they don't show how people move in real life. Real-life w
Understanding how faith impacts mental health is tricky. Some studies say it helps, others say it doesn't. Most of these studies look at a single point in time, but a recent one from the Netherlands took a closer look over nine years. Researchers wanted to see how faith, depression, and thoughts of
Understanding how plants burn is crucial for predicting wildfires. One key factor is how much water is in the plant's leaves, known as live fuel moisture content (LFMC). This isn't just about how wet or dry the plant is. It's about how the plant handles water loss and how that affects its ability to
Understanding how the body heals itself is a big deal in medicine. Tiny molecules called microRNAs (miRNAs) play a big role in this process. They help control how organs develop by stopping certain messages from being read by cells. Skin is a great place to study how miRNAs work in the outer layer a
Understanding complex systems often feels like trying to solve a puzzle with too many pieces. These systems generate massive amounts of data over time, making it hard to spot important patterns or predict big changes. This is where the concept of ultralow-dimensionality reduction comes into play. It
Understanding how iron behaves when it gets hot is crucial. This is because when metals get too hot, they can break down. This breakdown is often due to oxidation, which is a fancy word for rusting. Many studies have looked at this process, but there is still a lot to learn. Scientists used speci
Understanding the brain's inner workings is like solving a massive puzzle. One piece of this puzzle is a protein called APP. For a long time, scientists have focused on a part of APP that floats outside cells, known as Aβ. This part has been linked to the loss of connections between brain cells in A
