As we age, understanding the biological processes of aging becomes increasingly important in order to live longer, healthier lives. A recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Illinois and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln focused on the relationship between brain aging and the nutrients present in our diets. By mapping brain scans against nutritional
The celestial heavens are about to put on a dazzling show for us here on Earth. On the nights of 3 and 4 June 2024, six of the planets in our Solar System – Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, and Uranus – will align in a rare event known as a planet parade. This spectacle
Our Solar System is a vast expanse filled with numerous objects, ranging from planets and moons to comets and asteroids. Over the years, astronomers have made remarkable discoveries, including the identification of all eight main planets by 1846. However, the exploration didn’t stop there. In the past century, astronomers have unearthed smaller distant bodies known