The first experiences in life greatly influence and shape the human brain. Vulnerability to neuropsychiatric diseases later in life may be due to the interruption of the maturation of the prefrontal cortex (PFC) due to negative environmental influences during sensitive periods of development. Some studies suggest that women are more vulnerable than men to the…
As part of the ongoing reviews of Afro -ropical TRACHELIDAEFour new genres of southern Africa are described: FORDANA Gen nov.with F. distinguish sp. nov. from South Africa (Eastern Cabo, Free State, Kwazulu-Natal and Western Cape) as the type species, F. Flavipoda sp. nov. of the free state, F. Kasouga sp. nov. from the Eastern Cabo…
We have all been there: you just eat a great dinner, but you are craving a small sweet. Is there a biological explanation of why we always want to leave space for dessert? A team of Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research He says yes, there is actually science behind the “stomach of dessert”, and…
2023 ‘Starfield‘It was a fascinating (although defective) game that nailed the feeling of discovery between stars and the search for science in a fictional future. Now, shortly after the launch of your Spatial expansion shatteredXbox and Bethesda are associated with Lonestar to celebrate the launch of the long -awaited Freedom mission, and a lucky fanatic…
Already in the middle of the century, an area of land that adds to the size of the United States could reach dangerous temperatures for human health. #small #increase #global #temperatures #deadly
Under the rocky soil of Morocco, researchers have discovered an amazing intruder who lives without being detected within the termites colonies. Few strangers obtain acceptance in the Termitas Society, but a kind of torch has evolved an incredible multipart disguise that successfully deceives the termites, allowing their larvae not only to survive but apparently prosper….
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The National Health Institutes of the United States announced on February 7, which was immediately cutting about $ 4 billion a year in funds for biomedical researchers throughout the country. The measure would reduce the participation of NIH subsidies paid to “indirect” costs (laboratory, administration and operation) to 15 percent, reducing their Historical rate almost…
An illustration that represents the graphene of ultra -thin material Science/Alamy photo library Why do thin cold carbon sheets offer resistance to electric currents? Two experiments are bringing us closer to an answer, and perhaps even practical ambient superconductors. Kin Chung Fong At Northeastern University in Massachusetts, it was surprised when another physique, Abhishek Banerjee…
Thanks for this excellent article. Gavin says: “I do not have much information about why this is happening, but I could have some clues about the drivers of recent anomalies.” End of the year, but before starting the summaries of 2024, how do you see 2025? Predictions are based on the long -term trend plus…