[ad_1] EEG recordings show little difference between REM sleep and wakefulness EEG recordings show little difference between REM sleep and wakefulness Our understanding of human biology has come a long way in the last century. However, progress in our understanding of dreams has been very slow. The biological function of dreams is a gray area. ...

[ad_1] Researchers at Iowa State University are trying to improve the welfare and health of chickens through virtual reality (VR). In recent years, VR technology has permeated every part of our lives. From video games to job training, VR strives to provide users with the most realistic experience possible. To many, this technological advancement may ...

[ad_1] Scientists are investigating a second possibility. asteroid It hit Earth at about the same time as what is thought to have killed nearly all dinosaur life. This investigation is related to a small crater recently discovered in the ocean. Researchers say the crater could have been created by a large asteroid. Scientists have long ...

[ad_1] For the final article in our series on outreach and teaching work outside academia, we spoke with Isabel Distefano, a molecular lab technician at the Pritzker DNA Lab at the Field Museum in Chicago. DiStefano’s work is research-centric, but requires a lot of teaching and demonstration, as the entire lab is also a museum ...

[ad_1] Health officials identify human case of West Nile virus News media contact: Wendy Jacksonpublic relations specialist Daytona Beach, Florida– The Florida Department of Health in Volusia County (DOH-Volusia) today notified residents of increased mosquito-borne disease activity in Volusia County. Human cases of West Nile virus have been confirmed, raising concerns that more residents may ...

[ad_1] On August 26, 2022, The Field Museum will launch a new exhibit series, The Changing Faces of Science. This series highlights the work of women and scientists and science educators of color, highlighting their passion for advancing our knowledge of life on Earth. The first exhibit in the series focuses on Lynika Strozier, a ...

[ad_1] Branchburg Middle School students launch the Lantern Fly Trap Challenge. Credit: Danielle Puglisi An invasive alien species, the spotted lanternfly was first introduced to the United States in Pennsylvania around 2014. Adults are about an inch long and are characterized by strikingly spotted forewings and showy red spots on the hindwings. However, they are ...