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Science Connected Magazine is an editorially independent, non-profit newsroom producing open-access science journalism and ...

Ever-increasing numbers of studies on the effects of microplastics in human brains are being published, and talked about, and evidence continues to show rather large amounts of plastics in human ...

Mini-organs grown in labs are no longer science fiction. As organoids mimic the brain, liver, and even eyes, they’re reshaping how we approach medicine and forcing us into new ethical dilemmas.

Solar power has emerged as a leading solution to the growing demand for clean and renewable energy. However, while conventional solar panels contribute to clean energy production, their manufacturing ...

Why are humans special? Spoken language, among many other characteristics, distinguishes us from all other species. For a long time, scientists have been curious about the genetic foundations of ...

Microplastics and nanoplastics (MNP), tiny pieces of plastic between 500 micrometers and one nanometer, are all over the Earth, and in our bodies, even though we can’t see them. We use lots of plastic ...

Is there a secret to staying sharp as we age? New research suggests that the answer to stronger brain health might lie in something as simple as visiting friends, attending a party, or playing bingo.

With a rising need for measles treatment worldwide, scientists have uncovered a new way to protect those who can’t be vaccinated for it. A team of scientists from the La Jolla Institute for Immunology ...

Where do these nitrogen compounds come from? Lightning strikes can cause nitrogen to combine with other elements, ultimately adding plant-usable nitrogen to the soil. Humans, too, can create these ...

Panic attacks aren’t yet fully understood, but researchers have found a new neuronal pathway that may hold some answers. For many, public speaking is the stuff of nightmares. It can give you sweaty ...

We use and dispose of plastics every day. From toothbrushes and water bottles to food wrappers and Band-Aids, plastics are all around us. Although there have been many efforts made to limit the ...