The human brain contains roughly 86 billion neurons, and for decades scientists have assumed that these cells are the primary drivers of memory and cognition. However, a new study from researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) suggests that another type of brain cell, long considered little more than support tissue, may play a…
Each year at the onset of spring, millions of people throughout Japan prepare for weeks of sneezing, itchy eyes, congestion, and fatigue. It may seem like a natural occurrence during this time of year; however, there is an event that occurred decades ago that ties into this problem. After the destruction of World War II,…
Charles Darwin (Image: Wikipedia) Some quotes stay popular because they sound wise. Others survive because people keep seeing them play out in everyday life. The statement often linked to Charles Darwin belongs to the second group.You do not need to study biology to understand why it continues to resonate. Anyone who has watched the world…
Abraham Maslow (Image: Wikipedia) Abraham Maslow is often associated with ideas about human potential, ambition and personal growth, but this particular quote has lasted for reasons that go beyond psychology textbooks. It continues to circulate because it touches on a feeling that many people encounter at different stages of life, regardless of age, profession or…
PC: National History Museum A collection of fossils that spent generations in museum drawers has revealed an unexpected chapter in Britain’s distant past. Long before forests spread across the landscape and before the first trees appeared, a giant scorpion-like predator moved through wetlands that covered parts of what are now England and Wales. The animal…
Quote of the day by Albert Einstein (Image source: Wikipedia) When people think of Albert Einstein, fairy tales are probably not the first thing that comes to mind. Equations, physics, scientific breakthroughs and images of a famous thinker usually arrive much sooner. That is one reason this quote continues to attract attention. It feels unexpected.The…
A routine sweep with a metal detector has led archaeologists to one of the most remarkable Byzantine-era discoveries made in Israel in recent years. Excavating the ancient city of Hippos, also known as Sussita, overlooking the Sea of Galilee, researchers uncovered a hidden cache containing 97 gold coins and dozens of pieces of fine jewellery…
PC: Northern Arizona University Anyone standing on the rim of the Grand Canyon is usually drawn to what they can see: the immense cliffs, the shifting colours of the rock, and the vast distances stretching towards the horizon. Yet some of the canyon’s most important features are hidden from view. Beneath the dry landscape lies…
Avani Ahuja (right) receives the Henry Ford II Scholar Award. Indian-origin MIT graduate Avani Ahuja has received the prestigious Henry Ford II Scholar Award. The honour is among the institute’s top recognitions for undergraduate engineering students and celebrates academic excellence, leadership and future promise. During her time at MIT Ahuja conducted research in power electronics,…
The recent identification of the Lakshadweep Potato Patch Coral located at Kadmat Island has brought international recognition to the marine biodiversity of India, with a focus on coral reefs. Belonging to the species known as Pavona clavus, the living coral formation encompasses about 4,250 square metres, which makes it among the largest coral colonies found…
