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World Retina Day is all about shining a light on the importance of eye health, specifically the retina, that tiny but mighty part at the back of your eye that makes clear vision possible. Without it, things like reading your favorite book, scrolling on your phone, or even recognizing faces would be a real struggle.We at TOI spoke to Dr. …

Drinking in moderation? Study warns even small amounts of alcohol may seriously harm brain health | Health  Hindustan Times There is no safe amount of alcohol when it comes to dementia, study finds  CNN Dementia: Drinking any amount of alcohol linked to higher risk  Medical News Today There May Be No Safe Amount of Booze When It Comes to Dementia Risk  ScienceAlert What’s the …

Until Homo floresiensis was discovered, scientists assumed that the evolution of the human lineage was defined by bigger and bigger brains. Via a process called encephalization, human brains evolved to be relatively more massive than would be expected based on corresponding body size. This proportionally bigger brain is what anthropologists argued enabled us and our relatives to perform more complex …

A two year study in the United States tested whether everyday habits could slow the kind of brain changes and cognitive decline that often come with aging. The researchers compared a structured program with coaching and goals to a lighter, self-guided version. Both groups got better on thinking tests, and the structured group improved a bit more overall. …

Airline company Delta Air Lines (DAL) is replacing small engines called auxiliary power units (APUs) on over 300 of its Airbus (EADSF) A320 planes, according to The Wall Street Journal. These APUs help power the plane and provide air when the main engines are off, such as during taxiing or while parked. The change is being made because toxic fumes …

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority Android phones are wonderful gadgets that can do pretty much anything, but their screens are too small for some tasks. That’s why tablets make for great secondary devices, but choosing the right one can be a challenge. For years, I’ve been on the “bigger is better” train, using Android tablets with 11-inch or larger screens. …

Until Homo floresiensis was discovered, scientists assumed that the evolution of the human lineage was defined by bigger and bigger brains. Via a process called encephalization, human brains evolved to be relatively more massive than would be expected based on corresponding body size. This proportionally bigger brain is what anthropologists argued enabled us and our relatives to perform more complex …

Stunning microscopic footage has captured the moment a translucent baby sea urchin crawled across a bed of red algae. The video earned fifth place in the annual Nikon Small World in Motion competition. Alvaro Migotto, a zoologist at the University of São Paulo in Brazil, captured the mesmerizing video of the juvenile sea urchin as it moved across its habitat …

First successful Huntington’s treatment slows disease progression in small study  The Washington Post Huntington’s disease successfully treated for first time  BBC A clever genetic technique may treat a horrible brain condition  The Economist Here’s why biotech UniQure’s stock just tripled, and brought ClearPoint shares up with it  MarketWatch Preliminary but promising gene therapy shows 75% reduction in Huntington’s disease progression  ABC News – Breaking News, …

How Small Are Microplastics? We Put Things Into Perspective  Visual Capitalist Licensing Scientists discover microplastics deep inside human bones  ScienceDaily Scientists find microplastics in human bones that are weakening our skeletons  Earth.com Green Roofs, Your Health and The Challenge of Managing Plastics  Living Architecture Monitor Plastic is now in your bones, and it’s damaging them from the inside  Business Standard Source link