World's Largest Genome: New Caledonian Fern Found To Have 50 Times More DNA in Its Cells' Nuclei Compared to Humans

Medicine & Technology Jun 02, 2024

The Guinness World Records has recognized the New Caledonian fern as having the largest genome in the world. Read to learn more.

2nd Pig Kidney Transplant Recipient Gets Organ Removed 47 Days Post-Operation, Undergoes Dialysis Again

Jun 02, 2024

While her pig kidney transplant biopsy did not show any signs of rejection, there was notable injury due to lack of blood flow. Read to learn more.

Flow State Explained: Here's What Happens When You're 'In the Zone,' Immersed in a Task

May 31, 2024

A person in a flow state could be fully immersed in the task at hand without noticing the passing of time. Read to learn more.

Heat Waves Linked to Preterm and Early-Term Births, New Study Reveals

May 30, 2024

The likelihood of having preterm or early-term births went up after the pregnant mothers experienced at least four consecutive days of extreme heat. Read to learn more.

Extreme Temperatures, Hot Nights Associated With 7% Higher Stroke Risk, Study Reveals

May 30, 2024

As climate change progresses, it is crucial to understand how heat could affect human health and well-being. Read to learn more.

Schizophrenia Myths Fuel Health Stigma: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Debunks Misconceptions

May 29, 2024

Schizophrenia remains highly misunderstood and stigmatized despite its prevalence. Read to learn more.

Tattoos May Increase Lymphoma Cancer Risk by 21%, Study Reveals

May 28, 2024

Further research on the long-term health impacts of tattoos is necessary. Read to learn more.

Children Are Fast Learners: Here's Why Kids Can Easily Learn Languages, Incredible Amounts of Knowledge

May 28, 2024

Kids are very quick to learn new skills and knowledge. Read to find out why.

Perfect Pitch Explained: Here's Why Some People Can Instantly Recognize Musical Notes

May 27, 2024

Some people are able to instantly name and produce musical pitches even without a reference musical note. Read to learn more.

Asymptomatic Alzheimer's Disease: Some Brains Found to Exhibit Signs of the Neurological Disorders, With No Symptoms Exhibited When Person Was Alive [STUDY]

May 27, 2024

The researchers examined more than 2,000 brains from the Netherlands' Brain Bank. Read to learn more.

Eating When Already Full? Study Finds That Brain Circuits Involving Sense of Smell, Behavior Motivation Could Explain Why

May 24, 2024

Food may smell more enticing when a person is hungry than when a person is full. Read to learn more.

Science of Drowning: Here's How It Actually Happens and How You Can Stay Safe in the Water

May 23, 2024

Though drowning is quick to happen, it actually occurs in various stages. Read to learn more.

Babies of Bilingual Mothers Have Higher Sensitivity to Wider Pitch Range, Different Way of Processing Sound in the Brain [STUDY]

May 23, 2024

Babies of bilingual mothers were found to be sensitive towards all sounds involved in the study. Read to learn more.

Restless Leg Syndrome: Here's Why Some People Feel a Strong Urge To Move Their Legs

May 22, 2024

Restless leg syndrome symptoms persist more during the evening when the body is at rest. Read to learn more.

Good Posture: Here's Why It Matters For Your Spine and How It Can Be Improved

May 21, 2024

Proper posture is crucial for spinal and overall health. Read to learn more.