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Antarctica inaugurates the world’s first ice sanctuary

Antarctica inaugurates the world’s first ice sanctuary

With climate change raging over glacial ice, the landmark sanctuary was built to preserve Earth’s historical records held within the ice. Time machines have long captured human imagination but have remained firmly in the realm of science fiction. Yet, understanding the past may not require such sophisticated piece of tech at all, for nature has already given us something alike – glacial ice. Snow is composed partially of air, and...

By Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Study suggests sleep may be more vital to long-term health than exercise

Study suggests sleep may be more vital to long-term health than exercise

New research suggests that bailing on a workout due to a poor night's sleep might actually be the best decision you can make for your long-term health. A large global study is challenging the common assumption that regular exercise is the number one way to stave off long-term health issues. In some great news for me and the rest of the world’s sleepyheads, researchers have found that getting enough sleep may...

By London, UK
China unveils plan to find a habitable ‘second Earth’ outside the solar system

China unveils plan to find a habitable ‘second Earth’ outside the solar system

The nation just unveiled its five-year plan to find habitable exoplanets in nearby star systems. China has come up with its 15th five-year plan, extending from 2026 to 2030. The new plan aims to boost domestic demand, mainly by raising living standards, expanding social security, education, and health care services. Aside from this and upgrading its industrial systems, the nation has also put an emphasis on scientific innovation and reform....

By Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Cambridge brain study says adolescence may last into our 30s

Cambridge brain study says adolescence may last into our 30s

There may just be a scientific reason behind feeling like a teenager in your 20s. In fact, a University of Cambridge brain study suggests that the ‘adult brain’ may not activate until our 30s. If you’re in your late 20s - or even early 30s (cough) - and still mentally feel like your high school self, you may not just be immature. There might just be more to it. A new...

By London, UK