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Science News for January 16, 1998


Breast Cancer Survivors Benefit From Light Workouts

A study found that breast cancer survivors who exercised regularly experienced significant reductions in depression and anxiety, with improved mental health outcomes. The sooner they started exercising after surgery, the greater impact on their mental well-being.

SourceUniversity of Michigan·JournalOncology Nursing Forum·DateJan 16, 1998

Tiger Beetles Go Blind At High Speeds

Researchers discovered that tiger beetles' ability to see shuts down when accelerating towards prey due to insufficient photon gathering. This unique behavior results in the insect's stop-and-go chase pattern, allowing it to temporarily regain its vision and catch its prey.

SourceCornell University·JournalJournal of Comparative Physiology·DateJan 16, 1998

STS-89 Will Carry Five Science Payloads From NASA/Marshall

The STS-89 mission will conduct experiments on granular materials, studying their behavior under conditions that cannot be simulated on Earth. The Mechanics of Granular Materials experiment will make twice as many test runs under an expanded range of conditions, potentially leading to great ramifications for down-to-Earth engineering. ...

SourceNASA/Marshall Space Flight Center--Space Sciences Laboratory·DateJan 16, 1998
Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C)

Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C) keeps Macs, tablets, and meters powered during extended observing runs and remote surveys.

Navigation Satellites Track Yearly Growth Of Mountains

Researchers use GPS satellites to monitor the movement of an entire continent and record the yearly growth of the Andes Mountains. The study shows that satellite data can help geologists calculate accumulating stresses along fault lines, promising improved earthquake hazard estimation.

SourceNorthwestern University·JournalScience·DateJan 16, 1998