Listen to the Eagle Nebula: A New Way to Experience the Pillars of Creation
The Eagle Nebula, also known as M16, has been presented in a new audio format through a process called sonification. The famous nebula is best known for its visual beauty, highlighting bright young stars forming inside dark, towering structures of…
» readNoise-cancelling headphones during surgery may reduce nausea and vomiting
A new study suggests that wearing noise-cancelling headphones during surgery can help prevent common side effects such as nausea and vomiting.
» readUC Berkeley researchers discover brain circuit linking sleep to growth hormone release.
A study published in the journal Cell has identified the neural circuitry that regulates growth hormone release during deep sleep, revealing a two-way feedback system between hormone levels and wakefulness.
» readScientists discover plants can sense and avoid rotting matter
A new study has revealed that plants can detect and actively avoid areas contaminated with decaying plant matter. The discovery was made by accident when a biologist noticed that plant roots consistently grew away from spoiled material in a…
» readStudy shows California redwoods struggle to photosynthesize during extreme heat
A new study has found that California redwoods slow down photosynthesis when temperatures spike, raising concerns about the iconic trees' survival in a warming world. The research was published Sept.
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