Science Quickly

Explore the benefits of fermenting foods for probiotics and disease prevention, as discussed by a professor of nutritional sciences at the annual AAAS meeting.

Myopia is on the rise among teenagers in urban Asia, with rates reaching over 90%. This podcast dives into the environmental factors contributing to this epidemic. It highlights the role of reduced outdoor activity and increased screen time in worsening eyesight. Experts suggest that simply spending more time outdoors can significantly lower the risk of developing nearsightedness. Discover how foresight and lifestyle changes could reshape our vision health!

Guppies exposed to predators form smaller, tightly knit groups to coordinate predator avoidance strategies, highlighting the importance of social relationships in predator-filled environments.

Researchers analyze MRIs of astronauts' brains and discover compressions in gray matter and expansions in the leg control area. Implications for brain changes in extended bed rest and future space travel.

Health policy researcher at the CDC, David Hemenway, reveals CDC's fear of funding firearms research due to concerns of backlash. Staff avoid discussing guns to prevent budget cuts from Congress, despite no official prohibition.

Critters living more than six miles below the ocean surface are contaminated with harmful compounds like PCBs and flame retardants. Researchers are concerned about the impact on deep-sea creatures in the Mariana Trench, challenging the belief that the deep sea is pollution-free.

Researchers have developed a heat sensor as sensitive as a pit viper's, able to detect temperature changes of ten thousandths of a degree Celsius. This innovation has implications for enhanced robotics and prosthetics applications.

Urban development in the Pacific Northwest is threatening songbird habitats, causing them to abandon their mates on Valentine's Day. Research highlights the importance of preserving urban forests to ensure the survival of these birds.

Scientists have developed a new material that can actively cool houses and objects by reflecting 96% of solar radiation and emitting infrared wavelengths. This material has a cooling power of about 100 watts per square meter and can be applied to various sectors such as housing, data centers, and power plants.

Study reveals that women find men more desirable when they are seen with an attractive woman, suggesting that partnered-up men possess desirable qualities.