NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station will address California students

Emblem Academy students in Santa Clarita, California, will engage with NASA astronauts on the International Space Station. The live Earth-to-space call happens at 11:35 a.m. EST on January 16, streamed on NASA+, NASA Television, and the agency’s website. Access NASA TV via various platforms and follow the event at https://www.nasa.gov/nasatv. Astronauts Loral O’Hara and Jasmin…

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Genes associated with multiple sclerosis might have developed as a defense mechanism against animal infections

The most extensive genetic database of ancient humans to date is providing new insights into contemporary medical conditions, such as multiple sclerosis (MS), and shedding light on the variability in heritable traits like height among different populations. One significant discovery suggests that genes associated with MS may have proliferated due to their role in defending…

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The Antonym of Déjà Vu Is Real, and It’s Even More Eerie

The mind’s relationship with repetition is peculiar. Consider déjà vu, the sensation of experiencing a new situation as if it were familiar, leaving us with an eerie sense of familiarity. However, research reveals that déjà vu provides insight into our memory system’s functioning. Our study shows that this phenomenon occurs when the brain’s familiarity detection…

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