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Continue reading →: Tiny Robot Swarms Clean Up Microplastics and Microbes
When old food packaging, discarded toys, and other plastic waste break down into tiny microplastics, cleaning them from oceans and waterways becomes even more challenging. These tiny plastic particles, which measure 5 millimeters or less, also attract bacteria, including harmful pathogens. In a study published in ACS Nano, researchers detail…
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Continue reading →: Sea Fungus Offers New Hope for Breaking Down Ocean Plastic
A sea-dwelling fungus can break down the plastic polyethylene (PE) after it’s exposed to UV light from the sun, according to researchers from the Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ) and other institutions. Their findings, published in the journal Science of the Total Environment, suggest that many more plastic-degrading…
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Continue reading →: New Hope for Treating Depression: A Magnetic Field Device
A new device that generates a low-frequency magnetic field may offer a promising alternative for treating depression. In an exploratory clinical trial, four men with major depressive disorder underwent an eight-week treatment using a head-mounted device that emits an extremely low-frequency magnetic environment (ELF-ELME). All patients showed improvement in their…
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Continue reading →: Virtual Reality: A New Way to Help Teens Manage Stress
Today’s teens face immense stress from social media, climate change, political divides, the pandemic, and online learning. Their mental health has been declining over the past decade, with anxiety and depression increasing significantly after the onset of COVID-19. To make matters worse, there is a severe shortage of mental health…
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Continue reading →: Cracking the Code of Mixed Emotions: New Neuroscience Findings
A recent study by USC Dornsife neuroscientists has revealed that our brains exhibit distinct neural activity when experiencing mixed emotions like bittersweetness. This discovery might finally settle a long-standing scientific debate: Do mixed emotions stem from unique brain activity, or are we simply bouncing between positive and negative feelings? Why…
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Continue reading →: Scientists Innovate with Living Bioelectronics to Heal Skin
Engineers have unveiled a groundbreaking patch that merges sensors with living bacteria, creating a new way to interact with the body and treat skin conditions. Simiao Niu, a researcher who battled psoriasis as a child, often faced uncertainty about his treatments. He wondered if there could be a better solution.…
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Continue reading →: Redefining Self-Control: Lessons from Greek Mythology
Most people equate self-control with willpower, but researchers are challenging this notion. Psychologists argue that true self-control is about planning ahead to avoid the need for willpower in the moment. A classic example from Greek mythology highlights this idea. Odysseus, on his way home from the Trojan War, longed to…
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Continue reading →: Algae: The Future of Renewable Electricity
The shift from fossil fuels to sustainable energy is crucial, and a team of Concordia researchers is exploring an innovative solution: algae. This potential power source not only produces zero carbon emissions but also removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Researchers at the Optical-Bio Microsystems Lab have published their findings…
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Continue reading →: How to Give a Great Gift: Insights from Science
The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes the tradition of gift-giving—and the inevitable returns. According to the National Retail Federation, Americans are expected to spend about $960 billion this holiday season. Unfortunately, retailers also anticipate that nearly 20% of those purchases will be returned. So, why do…
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Continue reading →: Every Step Counts: Embrace Movement for a Healthier Life
If you ask anyone what there resolutions in life are, many of us often focus on improving our health. One common goal? Finding the best exercise to stay fit. But here’s the kicker: there’s no single “best” exercise. Emmanuel Stamatakis, a physical activity epidemiologist at the University of Sydney, puts…
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