North America is sinking down into the Earth’s mantle

Something’s going on beneath the surface of North America. NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center Scientific Visualization Studio The Blue Marble Next Generation data is courtesy of Reto Stockli (NASA/GSFC) and NASA’s Earth Observatory – By Jay Kakade 2025 Apr 19 – A study published in …

Stroke breakthrough takes aim at the gut

Scientists are looking at the gut-brain connection and stroke rehabilitation.  Depositphotos – By Bronwyn Thompson 2025 Apr 06 – What does gut fermentation and stroke-induced brain inflammation have in common? Potentially a lot, according to new research looking into how the microbiome directly influences …

How many types of insects are there in the world?

This is a close-up photo of an ordinary garden fly. Amith Nag Photography/Moment via Getty Images – By Nicholas Green, Assistant Professor of Biology, Kennesaw State University Published: 2025 Mar 24 – Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If …

First new stroke and UTI drugs in 30 years get FDA approval

FDA gives the green light to two important new therapeutics.  Depositphotos – By Bronwyn Thompson 2025 Mar 30 – A new antibiotic to treat stubborn urinary tract infection (UTI) and a blood-clot-dissolving intravenous treatment for acute ischemic stroke have been granted approval by the …

Psychedelic beer used by ancient empire to win friends

Researchers speculate the leaders of the ancient Wari empire used beer spiked with a hallucinogenic drug to win over neighboring communities during large feasts. J. OCHATOMA PARAVICINO/M. E. BIWAR ET. AL., ANTIQUITY (2021) – By Rich Haridy 2025 Mar 22 – A study published …

Breakthrough stroke drug heals the brain to restore movement

This drug discovery promises molecular rehabilitation for stroke patients.  Depositphotos – By Bronwyn Thompson 2025 Mar 19 – There’s newfound hope for stroke patients in recovery, with what researchers believe is the very first drug that can comprehensively deliver rehabilitation without the need for …

Post-polio immune therapy aces human trials

The treatment for post-polio syndrome, which can appear years after the initial infection, was effective. Depositphotos – By Paul McClure 2025 Mar 15 – Recent human trials of a new one-year-long immune-based treatment for post-polio syndrome, which can strike polio survivors years after the …

North America is sinking down into the Earth’s mantle

Something’s going on beneath the surface of North America. NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center Scientific Visualization Studio The Blue Marble Next Generation data is courtesy of Reto Stockli (NASA/GSFC) and NASA’s Earth Observatory – By Jay Kakade 2025 Apr 19 – A study published in …