Scientists identify a new kind of human brain cell
Reading Time: 3 minutesOne of the most intriguing questions about the human brain is also one of the most difficult for neuroscientists to answer: What sets our brains apart from those of other animals? “We really don’t understand what makes the human brain special,” said Ed Lein, PhD, Investigator at the Allen Institute for Brain Science. “Studying the […]
What happens to fat when you lose weight?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe fundamental principle behind weight loss is simple: Burn more calories than you consume. Restricting calories forces your body to draw on existing fat stores to power your bodily functions, everyday activities, and workouts. “The excess carbohydrate and protein are converted into triglycerides, which is a fat found usually in the blood, and the triglycerides […]
NASA-funded rocket to view sun with X-ray vision
Reading Time: 3 minutesWithout special instrumentation, the Sun looks calm and inert. But beneath that placid façade are countless miniature explosions called nanoflares. These small but intense eruptions are born when magnetic field lines in the Sun’s atmosphere tangle up and stretch until they break like a rubber band. The energy they release accelerates particles to near lightspeed […]