S u m m a r y : Marriage may be linked with a lower risk of developing dementia, says a new study published in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry. Marriage Lowers Dementia Risk Get married to protect your mind from dementia! Humans are gregarious by nature—we do not thrive in isolation, and
Month: November 2017
Intelligence & Long Life Linked in the DNA
S u m m a r y : People who are genetically predisposed for higher cognitive ability live longer, suggests a new study published in the journal Cell Reports. Genes & Cognitive Ability Genes code for particular functions and traits (like eye and skin colour), and they exist in more than one form, which explains
Intelligent People Have Better Brain Communication
S u m m a r y : Intelligent people have a better system of communication within their brain: specific brain regions interact with each other more closely than in people less endowed. The new findings are published in the journal Scientific Reports. Brains Better At Self-Communication Humans are known to have different levels of
3-4 Cups of Coffee Daily Linked With Longer Life & Lower Risk of Diseases
S u m m a r y : Drinking three to four cups of coffee daily has been linked with longevity in a new study published in BMJ. However, the research also shows that this benefit does not necessarily apply to pregnant women, and those at risk of fracture. Coffee Adds Years to Your Life
Sand Grains, Instead of Water, on Mars!
S u m m a r y : Previously identified Martian water is actually sand and dust, suggests a new study that challenges previous ones. The findings are published in the journal Nature Geoscience. Water or Sand? Mars does not have that much water, after all—scientists mistook sand and dust for flowing water. Certain dark
Space Dust Carries Life From Planet to Planet
S u m m a r y : What if space dust were to transport life from world to world? Scientists explore this possibility in a new study published in the journal Astrobiology. Travelling in a Flow of Stardust From where do we come, and how did we get here? What if, we were brought
Heavy Drinking & Smoking Make You Look Older
S u m m a r y : Heavy drinking and heavy smoking add years to your face; the two have been linked with visible signs of ageing in a new study published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health. Looking Older Drinking and smoking are known to be harmful to health, and a
Spanking Worsens Children’s Behaviour, Says Science
S u m m a r y : Children who are spanked by their parents in their early years display an increase in behaviour problems when they are older, shows a new study published in the journal Psychological Science. To Spank or Not to Spank? “To spank or not to spank children” is a question
3-Eyed, Wingless Mosquito Created With Gene Editing Tool
S u m m a r y : A wingless, three-eyed mosquito has been genetically engineered by a team of researchers in an attempt to curb the propagation of infectious diseases. The findings are published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Mutant Mosquitoes You now have three-eyed, wingless mosquitoes, thanks to genetic
Obesity-Gene Tells Cells to Grow Fatter
S u m m a r y : A gene variant is telling cells to store more fat, thereby fuelling obesity, says a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Is Obesity A Choice? Obesity is the result of a number of factors, like excessive eating and a sedentary lifestyle.
Psychedelic Amazonian Drug (Hallucinogen) Treats Depression & Alcoholism
S u m m a r y : A psychedelic drug traditionally used in the Amazons thought to enhance people’s sense of well-being becomes a candidate for the treatment of depression and alcoholism. The new study is published in the journal Scientific Reports. What Are Psychedelic Drugs? Psychedelic drugs are substances that alter cognition and
Smart Greenhouses Generate Solar Power While Also Growing Plants More Efficiently
S u m m a r y : Smart greenhouses not only generate electricity from solar energy but they also allow plants to grow better, according to new findings published in the American Geophysical Union’s journal Earth’s Future. Using Solar Power Without Robbing Plants of Sunlight We now have a new generation of greenhouses: smart