Among post-menopausal women, drinking multiple diet drinks daily was associated with an increase in the risk of having a stroke caused by a blocked artery, especially small arteries, according to research published in Stroke, a journal of the American Heart Association. Continue reading “Diet drinks may be associated with strokes among post-menopausal women”
Ultra-lightweight ceramic material withstands extreme temperatures
UCLA researchers and collaborators at eight other research institutions have created an extremely light, very durable ceramic aerogel. The material could be used for applications like insulating spacecraft because it can withstand the intense heat and severe temperature changes that space missions endure. Continue reading “Ultra-lightweight ceramic material withstands extreme temperatures”
British archaeologists discover six Old Kingdom tombs in Aswan
The British Archaeological Mission of the University of Birmingham
and the Egypt Exploration Society, working on the Qubbet el-Hawa project
in Aswan succeeded in uncovering six tombs of different sizes dating back to the Old Kingdom. Continue reading “British archaeologists discover six Old Kingdom tombs in Aswan”
Tiny fibers create unseen plastic pollution
While the polyester leisure suit was a 1970s mistake, polyester and other synthetic fibers like nylon are still around and are a major contributor to the microplastics load in the environment, according to a Penn State materials scientist, who suggests switching to biosynthetic fibers to solve this problem. Continue reading “Tiny fibers create unseen plastic pollution”
The language of conversation impacts on the ‘synchronization’ of our brains
Experts from the Basque research centre BCBL have shown for the first time that the way in which the activity of two brains is connected depends on whether the dialogue takes place in the native language or in a foreign language. Continue reading “The language of conversation impacts on the ‘synchronization’ of our brains”
Cannabis use in teens linked to risk of depression in young adults
While there has been a lot of focus on the role of cannabis use in psychosis, there has been less attention on whether cannabis use is associated with an increased risk of common mental health disorders, such as depression and anxiety. Continue reading “Cannabis use in teens linked to risk of depression in young adults”
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