6 Unusual GARAGES that will Amaze you
Clues to brain differences between males and females
Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine have discovered a mechanism for how androgens — male sex steroids — sculpt brain development. The research, conducted by Margaret M. McCarthy, Ph.D., who Chairs the Department of Pharmacology, could ultimately help researchers understand behavioral development differences between males and females. The research, published in Neuron, discovered a mechanism for how androgens, male sex steroids, sculpt the brains of male rats to produce behavioral differences, such as more aggression and rougher play behavior. “We already knew that the brains of males and…
Read MoreJessica Simpson Claps Back After Natalie Portman Body Shames Her ‘90s Bikini Photos
Natalie Portman and Jessica Simpson may seem worlds apart, but their names recently came together in headlines unexpectedly when Portman referenced the singer in an interview … much to Simpson’s chagrin. The actress made comments in an interview with USA Today about the sexualized way Simpson was portrayed by the music industry early on in her career, and Simpson didn’t like that so much. “I remember being a teenager, and there was Jessica Simpson on the cover of a magazine saying ‘I’m a virgin,’ while wearing a bikini, and I was confused,”…
Read MoreHigh cadence cycling offers no benefit to amateurs, finds new study
A new study published today in the International Journal of Sports Medicine has found that exercise efficiency decreases in recreational cyclists when they pedal very hard, incorporating more revolutions per minute. Elite professional cyclists pedal at a very high cadence, often above 100 revolutions per minute, and they can sustain a very high exercise intensity for long periods of time. Recreational cyclists pedal at relatively lower exercise intensity, but often still adopt a high cadence presuming that the smoother blood flow keeps the exercising muscle well oxygenated. However, an international team of…
Read MoreKeep slapping on that sunscreen
It’s safe to slap on the sunscreen this summer — in repeated doses — despite what you have read about the potential toxicity of sunscreens. A new study led by the University of Queensland (UQ) and University of South Australia (UniSA) provides the first direct evidence that zinc oxide nanoparticles used in sunscreen neither penetrate the skin nor cause cellular toxicity after repeated applications. The research, published this week in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, refutes widespread claims among some public advocacy groups — and a growing belief among consumers —…
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