We Have Plastic in Our Brains: A New Study
Increasing amounts of plastic in our brains has scientists questioning how microplastics impact cognitive health.
Year: 2025
Social Activity Is Key to Brain Health
What if the key to brain health was as simple as playing bingo with friends? Scientists discover how social activity helps prevent dementia.
The Potential of Oysters in the Fight Against Superbugs
Superbugs have evolved to resist existing antimicrobial treatments, but new research into oysters may lead us to better antibiotics.
Arctic Warming Reduces Sea Ice and Energy for Polar Bears
Polar bears struggle to have enough energy to survive because melting sea ice makes it harder to find food.
Exercise Observed to Reduce Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease prevention may be a few workouts away, as new research hones in on how exercise affects brain health.
Invasive Species of Spotted Lanternfly Sniffed Out by Dogs
This invasive species threatens agriculture but perhaps for not much longer, as trained dogs can detect their eggs in vineyards and forests.
Nanoparticle Vaccine Created for Better Immune Response
In a new study by MIT and Caltech, a nanoparticle vaccine could protect against SARS-CoV-2 variants and similar animal-borne coronaviruses.
Does Old Concrete Get Recycled?
If we tear down concrete buildings, can the material be reused? Read on to find out why recycling concrete is not so easy.
Five Ways to Prepare for SuperbOwl Sunday
What is SuperbOwl Sunday? A great time to get involved in citizen science with this roundup of great data collection projects!
Indoorsy Citizen Science Projects
It’s cold outside! Stay in with some fun citizen science projects you can do from your living room.