Researchers strapped video cameras on 16 cats and let them do their thing. Here’s what they found

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Researchers strapped video cameras on 16 cats and let them do their thing. Here’s what they found

Children who nap midday are happier, excel academically, and have fewer behavioral problems, suggests a new study of nearly 3,000 kids in China, which revealed a connection between midday napping and greater happiness, self-control, and grit; fewer behavioral problems; and higher IQ.

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Children who nap midday are happier, excel academically, and have fewer behavioral problems, suggests a new study of nearly 3,000 kids in China, which revealed a connection between midday napping and greater happiness, self-control, and grit; fewer behavioral problems; and higher IQ.

A 13-year study of a dozen cities found that protected bike lanes led to a drastic decline in fatalities for all users of the road.

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A 13-year study of a dozen cities found that protected bike lanes led to a drastic decline in fatalities for all users of the road.

Autism symptoms replicated in mice after fecal transplants from people with the condition

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Autism symptoms replicated in mice after fecal transplants from people with the condition

Ammonia found on Pluto's surface suggests a liquid-water ocean is hiding underground.

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Ammonia found on Pluto's surface suggests a liquid-water ocean is hiding underground.

The more biotech science you know, the less you fear GMO crops, study finds | Genetic Literacy Project

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The more biotech science you know, the less you fear GMO crops, study finds | Genetic Literacy Project

Research has found telomeres, protective caps on the ends of the strands of DNA -- of subjects who considered their mothers' parenting style as "cold" were on average 25% smaller compared to those who reported having a mother whose parenting style they considered "warm."

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Research has found telomeres, protective caps on the ends of the strands of DNA -- of subjects who considered their mothers' parenting style as "cold" were on average 25% smaller compared to those who reported having a mother whose parenting style they considered "warm."

Growing up in poverty, and experiencing traumatic events like a bad accident or sexual assault, were linked to accelerated puberty and brain maturation, abnormal brain development, and greater mental health disorders, such as depression, anxiety, and psychosis, according to a new study (n=9,498).

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Growing up in poverty, and experiencing traumatic events like a bad accident or sexual assault, were linked to accelerated puberty and brain maturation, abnormal brain development, and greater mental health disorders, such as depression, anxiety, and psychosis, according to a new study (n=9,498).

New Virus Infecting People in China, and Ticks May Be the Culprit

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New Virus Infecting People in China, and Ticks May Be the Culprit

Unsupportive, cold parenting linked to premature aging, increased disease risk in offspring, with telomeres of subjects who considered their mothers' parenting style as "cold" were on average 25% smaller compared to those who reported having a mother whose parenting style they considered "warm."

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Unsupportive, cold parenting linked to premature aging, increased disease risk in offspring, with telomeres of subjects who considered their mothers' parenting style as "cold" were on average 25% smaller compared to those who reported having a mother whose parenting style they considered "warm."

Godzilla has evolved 30 times faster than other organisms on Earth “in response to a spike in humanity’s collective anxiety.” Scientists used U.S. military spending as a proxy for our collective anxiety and found a strong correlation between it and Godzilla’s body size on film between 1954 and 2019.

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Godzilla has evolved 30 times faster than other organisms on Earth “in response to a spike in humanity’s collective anxiety.” Scientists used U.S. military spending as a proxy for our collective anxiety and found a strong correlation between it and Godzilla’s body size on film between 1954 and 2019.

Concussion symptoms—such as loss of balance, hazy comprehension, sleep disturbance and ability to walk straight—can be reversed by a new type of magnetic stimulation, research at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) shows.

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Concussion symptoms—such as loss of balance, hazy comprehension, sleep disturbance and ability to walk straight—can be reversed by a new type of magnetic stimulation, research at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) shows.

"The 0.01 percent richest households evade about 25 percent of their taxes"

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"The 0.01 percent richest households evade about 25 percent of their taxes"

Spanish study finds association between ultra-processed food consumption and the risk of depression (n=14'907)

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Spanish study finds association between ultra-processed food consumption and the risk of depression (n=14'907)

Today, CDC is reporting 971 cases of measles in the United States thus far in 2019. This is the greatest number of cases reported in the U.S. since 1992, when 963 cases were reported for the entire year.

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Today, CDC is reporting 971 cases of measles in the United States thus far in 2019. This is the greatest number of cases reported in the U.S. since 1992, when 963 cases were reported for the entire year.

Eating blueberries every day improves heart health - Findings show that eating 150g of blueberries daily reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease by up to 15 per cent

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Eating blueberries every day improves heart health - Findings show that eating 150g of blueberries daily reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease by up to 15 per cent

GM fungus rapidly kills 99% of malaria mosquitoes

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GM fungus rapidly kills 99% of malaria mosquitoes

Unsupportive, cold parenting linked to premature aging, increased disease risk in offspring, with telomeres of subjects who considered their mothers' parenting style as "cold" were on average 25% smaller compared to those who reported having a mother whose parenting style they considered "warm."

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Unsupportive, cold parenting linked to premature aging, increased disease risk in offspring, with telomeres of subjects who considered their mothers' parenting style as "cold" were on average 25% smaller compared to those who reported having a mother whose parenting style they considered "warm."

Cannabis use among older adults is growing faster than any other age group but many report barriers to getting medical marijuana, a lack of communication with their doctors and a lingering stigma attached to the drug, according to a new study from 13 Colorado counties.

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Cannabis use among older adults is growing faster than any other age group but many report barriers to getting medical marijuana, a lack of communication with their doctors and a lingering stigma attached to the drug, according to a new study from 13 Colorado counties.

GM fungus rapidly kills 99% of malaria mosquitoes, study suggests

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GM fungus rapidly kills 99% of malaria mosquitoes, study suggests

UCLA research shows for the first time that using an electrical current to stimulate that region, the left rostrolateral prefrontal cortex, improves people’s ability to retrieve memories

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UCLA research shows for the first time that using an electrical current to stimulate that region, the left rostrolateral prefrontal cortex, improves people’s ability to retrieve memories

Research confirms gut-brain connection in autism. The discovery confirms a gut-brain nervous system link in autism, opening a new direction in the search for potential treatments that could ease behavioural issues associated with autism by targeting the gut.

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Research confirms gut-brain connection in autism. The discovery confirms a gut-brain nervous system link in autism, opening a new direction in the search for potential treatments that could ease behavioural issues associated with autism by targeting the gut.

Body cameras are not consistently associated with reductions in police use of force, arrest, or citations. A meta-analysis of 70 empirical studies finds that body cameras are associated with reduced citizen complaints, but not necessarily because officers' conduct has improved.

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Body cameras are not consistently associated with reductions in police use of force, arrest, or citations. A meta-analysis of 70 empirical studies finds that body cameras are associated with reduced citizen complaints, but not necessarily because officers' conduct has improved.

Many people, including educators, believe learning styles are set at birth and predict both academic and career success even though there is no scientific evidence to support this common myth, according to new research

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Many people, including educators, believe learning styles are set at birth and predict both academic and career success even though there is no scientific evidence to support this common myth, according to new research

New snake species in Europe named after a long-forgotten Iron Age kingdom

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New snake species in Europe named after a long-forgotten Iron Age kingdom

Taxes on sugary products and labels on the front of packages can help reduce sugar consumption, according to a new study, which found taxes could have greatest impact if 100% fruit juice was included in reduction efforts. “Industry lobbying has delayed and threatens to derail the nutrition labels.”

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Taxes on sugary products and labels on the front of packages can help reduce sugar consumption, according to a new study, which found taxes could have greatest impact if 100% fruit juice was included in reduction efforts. “Industry lobbying has delayed and threatens to derail the nutrition labels.”

Being teased about weight linked to more weight gain among children: Youth who said they were teased or ridiculed about their weight increased their body mass by 33% more each year, contradicting the belief that such teasing might motivate youth to change their behavior and attempt to lose weight.

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Being teased about weight linked to more weight gain among children: Youth who said they were teased or ridiculed about their weight increased their body mass by 33% more each year, contradicting the belief that such teasing might motivate youth to change their behavior and attempt to lose weight.

Scientists developed a new electrochemical path to transform carbon dioxide (CO2) into valuable products such as jet fuel or plastics, from carbon that is already in the atmosphere, rather than from fossil fuels, a unique system that achieves 100% carbon utilization with no carbon is wasted.

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Scientists developed a new electrochemical path to transform carbon dioxide (CO2) into valuable products such as jet fuel or plastics, from carbon that is already in the atmosphere, rather than from fossil fuels, a unique system that achieves 100% carbon utilization with no carbon is wasted.

Mothers’ breast milk can provide protection against infection that lasts for life. New research has found that the transfer of immunity can be long-term, beyond the period of breastfeeding, and protection was driven by the transfer of immune cells, completely independent of antibodies

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Mothers’ breast milk can provide protection against infection that lasts for life. New research has found that the transfer of immunity can be long-term, beyond the period of breastfeeding, and protection was driven by the transfer of immune cells, completely independent of antibodies

Mothers' breast milk can provide protection against infection that lasts for life. Research in mice by scientists has found that the transfer of immunity can be long-term, beyond the period of breastfeeding

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Mothers' breast milk can provide protection against infection that lasts for life. Research in mice by scientists has found that the transfer of immunity can be long-term, beyond the period of breastfeeding

800 million people at risk as climate breakdown causes Asia's vast glaciers to shrink. Populations in the high-mountain Asia region are particularly vulnerable to water shortages and in the past century, drought has caused more than 6 million deaths.

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800 million people at risk as climate breakdown causes Asia's vast glaciers to shrink. Populations in the high-mountain Asia region are particularly vulnerable to water shortages and in the past century, drought has caused more than 6 million deaths.

Ultra-processed foods - such as chicken nuggets, ice cream and breakfast cereals - have been linked to early death and poor health, scientists say.

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Ultra-processed foods - such as chicken nuggets, ice cream and breakfast cereals - have been linked to early death and poor health, scientists say.

Bacteria in your gut help mold your brain as an infant altering brain development and neuroplasticity. The bacteria also influence brain activity and behavior in the human brain as an adult.

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Bacteria in your gut help mold your brain as an infant altering brain development and neuroplasticity. The bacteria also influence brain activity and behavior in the human brain as an adult.

Contrary to beliefs that 10,000 steps/day are needed for health benefits, researchers found that as few as approximately 4400 steps/day were significantly related to lower mortality rates compared with approximately 2700 steps/day, with benefits in mortality rates leveling off at 7500 steps/day

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Contrary to beliefs that 10,000 steps/day are needed for health benefits, researchers found that as few as approximately 4400 steps/day were significantly related to lower mortality rates compared with approximately 2700 steps/day, with benefits in mortality rates leveling off at 7500 steps/day

Study finds that prehistoric humans 'recycled' discarded or broken flint tools 400,000 years ago to create small, sharp utensils with specific functions. They were used with great precision and accuracy to perform specific tasks involved in the processing of animal products and vegetal materials.

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Study finds that prehistoric humans 'recycled' discarded or broken flint tools 400,000 years ago to create small, sharp utensils with specific functions. They were used with great precision and accuracy to perform specific tasks involved in the processing of animal products and vegetal materials.

The positivity of memories tends to degrade over time in people with social anxiety - Previous research has found that the negativity of memories tends to fade over time, but these findings suggests the opposite is true among those with social anxiety.

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The positivity of memories tends to degrade over time in people with social anxiety - Previous research has found that the negativity of memories tends to fade over time, but these findings suggests the opposite is true among those with social anxiety.

Striped maple trees can change sex from year to year, and male trees grow more but female trees are more likely to die. Study finds that 54% of striped maple trees changed sexes over a 4-year period, with some switching at least twice. Male trees usually outnumber female trees by more than 3 to 1.

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Striped maple trees can change sex from year to year, and male trees grow more but female trees are more likely to die. Study finds that 54% of striped maple trees changed sexes over a 4-year period, with some switching at least twice. Male trees usually outnumber female trees by more than 3 to 1.

Complex life may only exist because of millions of years of groundwork by ancient fungi

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Complex life may only exist because of millions of years of groundwork by ancient fungi

A 50-million-year-old fossil captures a swimming school of fish. This snapshot in time reveals that fish may have coordinated their motion long ago.

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A 50-million-year-old fossil captures a swimming school of fish. This snapshot in time reveals that fish may have coordinated their motion long ago.

Police misconduct by one officer increases the chances that peer officers also engage in misconduct: "a 10% increase in prior peer misconduct increases an officer’s later misconduct by 8%. "

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Police misconduct by one officer increases the chances that peer officers also engage in misconduct: "a 10% increase in prior peer misconduct increases an officer’s later misconduct by 8%. "

E-cigarette use, flavorings may increase heart disease risk, study finds

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E-cigarette use, flavorings may increase heart disease risk, study finds

A study conducted in the Philippines suggests children born to older fathers have longer telomeres than those born to a younger man

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A study conducted in the Philippines suggests children born to older fathers have longer telomeres than those born to a younger man

Climate driving new right whale movement. Scientists discover that rapid warming in the gulf of maine's depths is changing food availability and increasing risk to one of the world's most endangered animals

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Climate driving new right whale movement. Scientists discover that rapid warming in the gulf of maine's depths is changing food availability and increasing risk to one of the world's most endangered animals

Atomically thin material could cut need for transistors in half

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Atomically thin material could cut need for transistors in half

Three to four hours after drinking 32 ounces of energy drinks, the heart’s electrical activity was abnormal compared to drinking a placebo drink, and two different commercially available energy drinks produced the same results, finds a new randomized, double‐masked, placebo‐controlled study.

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Three to four hours after drinking 32 ounces of energy drinks, the heart’s electrical activity was abnormal compared to drinking a placebo drink, and two different commercially available energy drinks produced the same results, finds a new randomized, double‐masked, placebo‐controlled study.

Fatty foods may deplete serotonin levels, and there may be a relationship between this and depression, suggest a new study, that found an increase in depression-like behavior in mice exposed to the high-fat diets, associated with an accumulation of fatty acids in the hypothalamus.

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Fatty foods may deplete serotonin levels, and there may be a relationship between this and depression, suggest a new study, that found an increase in depression-like behavior in mice exposed to the high-fat diets, associated with an accumulation of fatty acids in the hypothalamus.

A study of 331 retracted chemistry papers found that 69% were due to plagiarism or data manipulation. Only 16% were due to "honest errors.”

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A study of 331 retracted chemistry papers found that 69% were due to plagiarism or data manipulation. Only 16% were due to "honest errors.”

Modern communities in areas that are becoming warmer are similar to pre-industrial communities from warmer regions, indicating that species communities have shifted their distribution in a direction consistent with temperature change

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Modern communities in areas that are becoming warmer are similar to pre-industrial communities from warmer regions, indicating that species communities have shifted their distribution in a direction consistent with temperature change

Fatty foods may deplete serotonin levels, and there may be a relationship between high-fat diets and depression, suggest a new study, that found an increase in depression-like behavior in mice exposed to the high-fat diets, associated with an accumulation of fatty acids in the hypothalamus.

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Fatty foods may deplete serotonin levels, and there may be a relationship between high-fat diets and depression, suggest a new study, that found an increase in depression-like behavior in mice exposed to the high-fat diets, associated with an accumulation of fatty acids in the hypothalamus.

18 Earth-size planets found in our galaxy—all hiding in plain sight

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18 Earth-size planets found in our galaxy—all hiding in plain sight