Doomsday no more: BU researchers find oldest Mayan calendar
The world’s end may not arrive in December 2012 after all. An archeology expedition led by Boston University researchers and students gives insight into recently discovery Mayan calendars. The Xultun lunar calendar, roughly five centuries older than previously discovered Mayan calendars, was recently discovered, according to a Science Magazine report released Thursday. The calendar debunks the [...]
Stress No More
New knowledge prompts researchers to investigate better methods of decreasing stress levels People encounter stress on a regular basis in some way, shape or form. Furthermore, everyone has likely experienced the effects of stress at some point. The feelings of the jitters before a date, of freezing up during a presentation and of blanking out [...]
From the Club to the Lab
A scientist uncovers the roots of artistic genius by studying the minds of rappers Eminem’s story and lyrics have inspired the hearts of many. Dr. Charles Limb, otolaryngology specialist and head of neck and surgery at Johns Hopkins, is no exception. A musician himself, Limb is the head of faculty at Johns Hopkins’ Peabody Conservatory [...]
The Hangover Genes
Tips on how to cure that nasty hangover from Marathon Monday. The morning after Patriots’ Day, many people drag themselves out of bed — or perhaps off the floor — to tend to that oh-so-painful reminder of just how much fun they had the day before. Headache, vertigo, nausea, sensitivity to light and sound and [...]
Fitting into your jeans may be all about genes
According to the World Health Organization, more than one in 10 adults suffers from obesity and over 2.6 million people die from being obese and overweight every year. In many ways obesity has become a worldwide epidemic and finding a way to stop it has become crucial. Fortunately, a recent study suggests that a scientific [...]
