How Stress Messes With Your Gut
Inflammatory bowel disease flare-ups can be traced to mental stress.....»»
Wordle today: Here"s the answer, hints for October 4
Another Tuesday is here, and with it a fresh new Wordle. Today's might be a little tricky, but don't stress if you're stumped — we're here to help every day.If you just want the answer, you can jump straight to the end of this article for Octob.....»»
Ethanol helps plants better tolerate heat stress
A dose of ethanol, better known as common alcohol, can enable plants to withstand heat stress that might otherwise kill them, RIKEN biologists have found. This could offer a low-cost way to make crops more resilient to the effects of climate change......»»
Biomarkers used to track benefits of anti-aging therapies can be misleading, suggests the "Lifespan Machine"
We all grow old and die, but we still don't know why. Diet, exercise and stress all affect our lifespan, but the underlying processes that drive aging remain a mystery. Often, we measure age by counting our years since birth and yet our cells know no.....»»
Two new discoveries shed light on the mystery of how cells manage stress
In new research recently published in the journal Cell Reports, a team of scientists from the University of Massachusetts Amherst delved into the mysteries of how cells weather stress. Using bacterial cells, the researchers discovered that a damage-r.....»»
Dogs can smell when we"re stressed, study suggests
The physiological processes associated with an acute psychological stress response produce changes in human breath and sweat that dogs can detect with an accuracy of 93.75%, according to a new study published this week in the open-access journal PLOS.....»»
Browse, graze, mate: Food and company help animals in captivity
From tongue-rolling alpacas to irritable yaks and perturbed pigs, new research has lifted the lid on why some farm and zoo animals cope well with captivity and others display signs of stress......»»
Deepest scientific ocean drilling sheds light on Japan"s next great earthquake
Scientists who drilled deeper into an undersea earthquake fault than ever before have found that the tectonic stress in Japan's Nankai subduction zone is less than expected, according to a study from researchers at The University of Texas at Austin a.....»»
Forget weighted blankets. You need a weighted pillow
Bearaby developed a new material made from rubber sap to create its new line of weighted pillows designed to deliver stress relief. Step aside, weighted blankets. There’s a new stress-relieving tool to place on top of you (or, in this case, t.....»»
Soft devices, powered by "stressed" algae, glow in the dark when squished or stretched
Researchers at the University of California San Diego have developed soft devices containing algae that glow in the dark when experiencing mechanical stress, such as being squished, stretched, twisted or bent. The devices do not require any electroni.....»»
The Option Every Family Car Should Have
Minivans exist for a reason: to haul around children who often get crumbs everywhere. Cleaning the messes is a hassle, but with one very notable exception. Minivans.....»»
The Great British Baking Show: Clearing up confusion about the show’s title
Thank god, it’s finally back. The Great British Baking Show, the streaming equivalent of stress-relieving comfort food, on Friday debuted an all-new collection of amateur bakers who will face off against each other over the reality series’.....»»
For Some Women With ADHD, TikTok Is the First Place They Felt Heard
Here's why so many women with ADHD are turning to the platform Emilie Leyes, 27, works with actors in New York to build mental resilience and manage work stress. When she started scrolling through TikToks about attention deficit hyperacti.....»»
Chevy EV marketing push starts this weekend during NFL games
The ads, focusing on the Equinox EV, Silverado EV and Blazer EV, which are all due to arrive at dealerships in 2023, will stress the theme "built for everyone, everywhere.".....»»
Examining the game industry’s hidden impacts on climate change
Researcher Ben Abraham lays out how the game industry can lessen its carbon footprint. Enlarge / Water water everywhere, and all the [circuit] boards did shrink... (credit: Getty Images | Aurich Lawson) Amid the stress of livi.....»»
School wellness centers: An innovative response to student stress and suicide
The wellness center at Utah's Westlake High School is a port in the storm of adolescence. With comfortable couches, soft lighting, nature sounds, healthy snacks and an array of sensory activities like Buddha Boards and puzzles, the wellness center of.....»»
Plants can measure the intensity of salt stress
Unfavorable environmental conditions represent considerable stress for plants. A high level of salt content (sodium chloride, NaCl) in the soil is just such a stressor that has a negative impact on plants. Salinization is a serious problem in agricul.....»»
"Dangerous" and "extremely dangerous" heat stress to become more common by 2100: study
Record-breaking heat waves have occurred recently from Delhi to the Pacific Northwest, and the number of these deadly events is expected to increase. New research from the University of Washington and Harvard University gives a range of heat impacts.....»»
The Happy Ring is a smart mood ring that tracks stress, not steps
There are wearables for tracking steps and fitness, but the Happy Ring is a smart ring that's all about monitoring your mood and stress levels......»»
Noise pollution is hurting animals, and we don"t even know how much
From construction projects to busy roads, airplanes and railways, human noise is everywhere. It is an invisible cause of stress, posing serious risks to human health and well-being. However, noise also harms animals living in close contact with human.....»»
Online teaching triggers a different response in the body
Moderate stress can be beneficial for learning. Researchers at Ruhr-Universität Bochum have investigated whether stress occurs to the same extent in online teaching as during in-person classes. They measured various physiological parameters in stude.....»»