Janice Yang’s Symbol-Rich Paintings Conjure Dreams and the Desire for Home — Colossal
At the age of 14, Janice Yang and her family emigrated from South Korea to the U.S. in…
Climate change heats Mediterranean Sea, threatening biodiversity
ROME (AP) — The Mediterranean of our ancestors is no more. Scientists say climate change, caused mainly by…
Contagious Cancer Found in North American Catfish
The idea that cancer could behave like a contagious disease may seem absurd; in humans, cancer cannot be…
New light-sheet imaging system tracks brain seizure dynamics in 3D
Seizures can race through the brain in seconds, making them difficult to capture in detail. To overcome this…
Tiny red-fin blue-eye fish found only in Australia survives predator onslaught
Using scoops made from milk bottles, Sarah Butler has been working tirelessly to save a tiny fish found…
Fish oil supplementation during pregnancy changes two childhood brain metabolic markers
A decade after mothers received EPA- and DHA-rich fish oil, MRI scans revealed subtle metabolic differences in their…
New project documents vanishing heritage diets for future health benefits
The world’s ‘heritage’ diets could hold vital clues to better health. Writing in Nature Medicine, researchers from 12…
The Longtail of Incarceration Unfolds in Gil Batle’s Surreal Narratives — Colossal
The lively flora and fauna of a tiny Filipino island commingle with harrowing memories of California prisons in…
Veks Van Hillik Suspends Fish, Insects, and Other Objects in Surreal Murals — Colossal
In Dutch Golden Age still-life painting, it’s not uncommon to be treated to tables laden with flowers and…
What Are Fish Oil Supplements Good For? Here’s Your Crash Course
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), an omega-3 fatty acid found in abundance in oily fish such as mackerel and sardines,…
Dutch study shows why plant-based eating can miss key nutrients
As consumers trade meat, fish, and dairy for plant-forward substitutes, new Dutch modeling shows why smart swaps, fortification,…
USC study links modified Mediterranean diet to longer lifespan
A plant- and fish-based, low-protein diet paired with small amounts of an amino acid commonly found in eggs,…