Science

June 15, 2025

Incredible NASA Imaging Shows the Most Traveled “Underwater Highways” on Earth

Photos taken from space help us better understand things that happen on land. They visualize land masses such as mountain ranges, show where different ecosystems meet, and even how the population of cities expand over time. But have you ever considered that space imaging may also help us understand the Earth’s oceans, too? Oceans cover about 71% of Earth, while land makes up the remaining 29%.

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June 6, 2025

19-Year-Old Wins $100K for Creating Cheaper Way To Make Antiviral Drugs From Corn Husks

Sometimes, the most groundbreaking scientific discoveries come from the youngest minds. In 2024, 15-year-old Heman Bekele was named TIME’s Kid of the Year for his breakthrough cancer-curing soap. Now, another young innovator is making waves in the world of healthcare. Nineteen-year-old Adam Kovalčík, from Dulovce, Slovakia, has earned recognition for developing a faster, more affordable method of producing galidesivir, an experimental antiviral drug that targets RNA viruses like COVID-19, Ebola, and Zika.

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June 5, 2025

Study Suggests Nighttime Cuddling May Help Couples Decrease Stress

A good night’s sleep is key to our well-being, and recent research reveals that sharing a bed with a loved one may offer additional emotional benefits. Psychologist Josh Novak and cognitive development researcher Kaleigh Miller from Auburn University, in Alabama, found that sleeping beside a partner—particularly in intimate positions—can significantly lower stress levels. Their findings indicate that reduced stress contributes to stronger feelings of attachment and emotional security within the relationship.

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