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An international team of scientists has proved that Mercury, our solar system's smallest planet, has geomagnetic storms similar to those on Earth. Their finding, a first, answers the question of whether other planets, including those outside our solar system, can have geomagnetic storms regardless of the size of their magnetosphere or whether they have an Earth-like ionosphere. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/03/220331101604.htm

The CDC has dropped a two-year advisory that warned Americans against going on cruises.

A network of West African Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) covers key sites used by green turtles, new research shows. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/03/220331101557.htm

A 30-year study of more than 110,000 men and women shows those who ate at least 2 servings of avocado a week had a lower risk of heart disease than those who rarely ate avocado.

E-scooters have become a familiar sight in cities worldwide in recent years, with many new companies renting them for use. But their arrival has also brought new safety concerns. Now, researchers present a framework for comparing how different micromobility vehicles, such as e-scooters, and bicycles move in cities, a methodology that can benefit companies and local authorities alike, and -- most importantly -- contribute to improving traffic safety. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/03/220331101554.htm

Nearly 3,000 tonnes of maple syrup was stolen in the so-called Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist.

A new study has found that women's health research remains disproportionately focused on the reproductive years -- particularly on pregnancy -- with few articles on the major causes of illness and death in women. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/03/220330103316.htm

VIGICOVID is a system that uses natural language questions to get answers in the avalanche of information on COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/03/220330103258.htm

A research team has, for the first time in Europe, identified a specimen of Asian needle ant (Brachyponera chinensis), a highly invasive species. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/03/220330103239.htm

Face masks are important for slowing the spread of COVID-19 and protecting against smoke. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are added to many products to repel fluids, but their presence in face masks hasn't been thoroughly studied. Now, researchers have found that most face masks tested contain low or negligible levels of PFAS, except for one marketed to firefighters, which could pose health risks in certain situations. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/03/220330103215.htm

Researchers have shown that infections with two different common human coronaviruses (HCoVs) don't generate antibodies that effectively cross-react with SARS-CoV-2. So, prior infection with HCoVs is unlikely to protect against COVID-19 or worsen a SARS-CoV-2 infection through antibody-dependent enhancement (ADE), the researchers say. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/03/220330103212.htm

A new study sheds light on the little-known phenomenon of binaural beats, where sounds purportedly evoke psychoactive effects. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/03/220330130520.htm

The decision is in response to Western sanctions and surging inflation since the war in Ukraine.

Engineers at Stanford have developed a flexible new material capable of emitting light, the latest in a quest to build ‘skin-like’ wearable electronics.

Bruno Fernandes  grabbed a brace as  Portugal  secured a 2-0 victory over  North Macedonia  on Tuesday to qualify for the 2022 World Cup finals. The  Manchester United  midfielder scored a goal in each half as Portugal booked their place to Qatar later this year. -  Top seeds confirmed for World Cup finals draw The result sees Portugal qualify for the World Cup for a sixth consecutive time. It is likely to be  Cristiano Ronaldo 's last for his country although he dismissed reports of retirement before the playoff. "Goal accomplished,'' Ronaldo said on Instagram after the match. "We made it to the World Cup in Qatar. We are where we deserve to be.'' Macedonia were unable to replicate their shock win over European champions  Italy  but gave a good account of themselves throughout the 90 minutes. "This win will remain in a special place for me because we have achieved our aim," Fernandes said in his postmatch interview. "That was the most impor

Ticket sales for Chris Rock's shows have spiked after Will Smith struck him on-stage at the Oscars

The ICRC is worried that its operations might be undermined by misinformation about its work.

New peer-reviewed research looks at what traits, jobs, and hobbies people think make other people boring.

When cities or counties institute plastic bag bans or fees, the idea is to reduce the amount of plastic headed to the landfill. But a new analysis finds these policies, while created with good intentions, may cause more plastic bags to be purchased in the communities where they are in place. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/03/220329142327.htm

The soldier and his colleagues were thought to have been killed on the first day of the war.

Adults over 50 and those 18 and older who are immunocompromised are eligible for fourth doses of either Pfizer or Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccines.

Researchers report a child's risk of harm from social media is higher at certain ages, and it's different for girls and boys.

New research finds that in addition to size difference, relatedness affects whether or not a poison frog tadpole is more likely to be eaten. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/03/220328090022.htm

Yevgenia Isayeva doused herself in fake blood and chanted, "my heart bleeds" in the solo protest.

Microbots can traverse spaces where drones can't fly in, and scientists envision a future where these devices, crafted even smaller, could be added to blood vessels to assist in surgery.

Numerous studies have shown that spirituality can help improve quality of life for people with chronic diseases like cancer. According to a literature review, spirituality can also have a positive impact on quality of life for heart failure patients. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/03/220328141002.htm

Using new simulations, researchers discovered one part of RNA smoothly invades and displaces another part of the same RNA, enabling the structure to rapidly and dramatically change shape. Called strand displacement, this mechanism appears to switch genetic expression from 'on' to 'off'. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/03/220328133656.htm

While some workers can't wait to get back to the office, others are anxious, resistant, and concerned. Here are some tips to help with the transition.

  Actor Will Smith shocked the world by hitting comedian Chris Rock in the face on stage at the Oscars night on Sunday.   The trigger   was a joke cracked by Rock about Smith's wife Jada Pinkett Smith and her shaved head. "Jada, can't wait for GI Jane 2," said the comedian. The comment infuriated Will Smith, who walked up to the presenter and punched him. After returning to his seat, the actor was heard screaming, "Keep my wife's name out of your f****** mouth." Jada Pinkett Smith  opened up about her decision to shave her head a few years ago, revealing on her talk show her battle with  alopecia areata . Who is " GI Jane "? " GI Jane " is a 1997 movie starring Demi Moore as Jordan O'Neil, the first woman to undergo Navy Seal training, even outperforming many of her male counterparts during the preparation. O'Neal, in order to solidify her position as a Navy Seal, shaves her head, becoming " GI Jane ". In the process