There are no shortage of broken fisheries in this country—from the collapsed cod and Atlantic salmon fishery on the east coast to the slowly-recovering Great Lakes, there’s a lot of grief to go around if you happen to be a fisherman (or a casual angler ,or mere seafood fan). It … Read More
Want some anxiety, a few extra pounds, or a fight with your spouse? Stick with the night shift. According to a study published in PNAS, the disruption shift work causes to circadian rhythms has quick and profound effects on the body. Scientists followed twenty-two people as they transitioned from the … Read More
Ever spotted a snake in the undergrowth and wondered how the little jerk’s camouflage failed him? There may be a biological reason for this: you have cells in your brain that respond specifically to snakes. A study published in PNAS found that an extra cluster of neurons in the pulvinar, … Read More
A new study respecting sleep is making the rounds on the internet. In a study published in the journal PNAS, researchers have demonstrated how insufficient sleep damages health. Researchers at the University of Surrey analysed the blood of 26 people, comparing samples taken after a week of plenty of sleep … Read More
