Science and Technology

Astronomers think the most likely place to find life in the galaxy is on super-Earths, like Kepler-69c, seen in this artist’s rendering. NASA Ames/JPL-CalTech

Science and Technology September 21, 2022

Super-Earths are bigger, more common and more habitable than Earth itself – and astronomers are discovering more of the billions they think are out there

By Chris Impey, University of Arizona [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Astronomers now routinely discover planets orbiting stars outside of the solar system – they’re…

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Why are some people mosquito magnets and others unbothered? A medical entomologist points to metabolism, body odor and mindset

axolotl, a light-colored salamander looking toward the camera

Science and Technology

Axolotls can regenerate their brains – these adorable salamanders are helping unlock the mysteries of brain evolution and regeneration

Artemis-1 on the launch pad at Kennedy Space Centre. NASA

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NASA’s Artemis 1 mission to the Moon sets the stage for routine space exploration beyond Earth’s orbit – here’s what to expect and why it’s important

Science and Technology

Artemis 1: maiden flight of spacecraft set to take humans back to the Moon – here’s what needs to go right

a shaker of salt and a glass of water on a wooden table

Food and Nutrition

Two surprising reasons behind the obesity epidemic: Too much salt, not enough water

An icon of a head with a brain visible surrounded by the worrds Behavior and Psychology

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Cognitive biases and brain biology help explain why facts don’t change minds

Science and Technology

To break unhealthy habits, stop obsessing over willpower – two behavioral scientists explain why routines matter more than conscious choices

Science and Technology

Nanoparticles are the future of medicine – researchers are experimenting with new ways to design tiny particle treatments for cancer

Science and Technology May 6, 2022

NVIDIA settles for $5.5 million over SEC charges they inadequately disclosed impact of cryptomining on their revenue

NVIDIA Corporation, a giant in the design and manufacture of graphics processing units (GPUs) settled with the Securities and Exchange Commission over charges that the increase in gaming business sales…

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Science and Technology

Super-Earths are bigger, more common and more habitable than Earth itself – and astronomers are discovering more of the billions they think are out there

Why are some people mosquito magnets and others unbothered? A medical entomologist points to metabolism, body odor and mindset

Axolotls can regenerate their brains – these adorable salamanders are helping unlock the mysteries of brain evolution and regeneration

NASA’s Artemis 1 mission to the Moon sets the stage for routine space exploration beyond Earth’s orbit – here’s what to expect and why it’s important

Artemis 1: maiden flight of spacecraft set to take humans back to the Moon – here’s what needs to go right

Two surprising reasons behind the obesity epidemic: Too much salt, not enough water

Cognitive biases and brain biology help explain why facts don’t change minds

To break unhealthy habits, stop obsessing over willpower – two behavioral scientists explain why routines matter more than conscious choices

Nanoparticles are the future of medicine – researchers are experimenting with new ways to design tiny particle treatments for cancer

NVIDIA settles for $5.5 million over SEC charges they inadequately disclosed impact of cryptomining on their revenue

Austell Community Task Force and Mableton Improvement Coalition to hold two forums: a candidates forum and a forum on Mableton cityhood

Have medications that need recycling? KCB’s medication takeback day coming October 29

Keep Cobb Beautiful’s Fall Community Recycling Event Saturday October 15

Cobb public defender and accountability court defense attorney Michael Syrop becomes Paulding Public Defender

The $18,000 Breast Biopsy: When Having Insurance Costs You a Bundle