Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A study reveals a direct link between storytelling ability and a sense of meaning and quality of life. The study, conducted in Israel and the United States, found that people who are good storytellers enjoy more fulfilling lives, a clearer sense of purpose, and the ability to see the “big picture.” […]
1. Hold the stretch band (or whatever you are using instead) with both hands, palms facing up. 2. Reach your arms overhead, bringing the band behind your body. Hold for a few seconds and then bring the band back over your head and in front of your body. 3. Repeat for between 30 and 60 […]
When triggered by an odor, rapid changes in membrane voltage and intracellular calcium ion levels occur in nematode olfactory neurons, causing membrane voltage sensors and calcium ion sensors to fluctuate in fluorescent intensity. Using high-speed capture under a microscope, followed by image processing, researchers from Kyushu University simultaneously measured these changes, showing that the two […]
Dave Wilson, ESPN Staff WriterDec 24, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Close Dave Wilson is a college football reporter. He previously worked at The Dallas Morning News, San Diego Union-Tribune and Las Vegas Sun. AUSTIN, Texas — Peter Taaffe saw it early. Little Michael Taaffe, in the second grade, had a look in his eye in […]
Brady Henderson Close Brady Henderson ESPN Brady Henderson is a reporter for NFL Nation at ESPN. Henderson covers the Seattle Seahawks. He joined ESPN in 2017 covering the team for Seattle Sports 710-AM. You can follow him via Twitter @BradyHenderson. Courtney Cronin Close Courtney Cronin ESPN Staff Writer Courtney Cronin joined ESPN in 2017, originally […]
SPOILER WARNING: This story discusses minor plot details for “Mufasa: The Lion King,” now in theaters. Lin-Manuel Miranda and composer Dave Metzger both knew the mighty musical legacy they had to uphold when writing the music for Disney’s “Mufasa: The Lion King.” The “Lion King” prequel tells the story of young Mufasa, voiced by Aaron […]
Dec 24, 2024, 08:00 AM ET The NBA’s Christmas Day slate has been highly anticipated since the 2024-25 schedule was announced in August. The five-game schedule is filled with superstar matchups, highly anticipated rivalries and a few holiday debuts for some rising stars. Victor Wembanyama, fresh off a handful of history-making performances, makes his Christmas […]
NASA has a strong need for advanced materials and processes (M&P) across the realms of robotic- and crewed-spaceflight, as well as aeronautics, particularly when one acknowledges that all craft must be made of something. To meet that need, the materials discipline relies on collaboration—both between centers and across disciplines. Reaching the Agency’s Moon-to-Mars objectives will […]
Ron Jenkins/Getty Images DaRon Bland and the Dallas Cowboys defense came up clutch against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, leading to a 26-24 win in their Sunday matchup at AT&T Stadium. Cooper Rush had a strong game, completing 26-of-35 passes for 292 yards and one touchdown, extending the Cowboys’ record to 7-8. Baker Mayfield and the […]
The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. For thousands of years, if you wanted to send a secret message, there was basically one way to do it. You’d scramble the message using a special rule, known only to you and your intended audience. This rule acted like the key to a lock. […]
