Maria Bolevich

September 9, 2025 Maria Bolevich Lungs, Smoking 4 min read

Father’s Passive Smoking May Harm Children’s Lung Health

The study’s author told Unknown Focus that further research should explore the biological mechanisms behind this effect.

Environment News

September 8, 2025 Maria Bolevich Fishing, Ports 5 min read

Domestic Fleets Need More Oversight to Tackle Illegal Fishing

Stanford’s author of a recent study told Unknown Focus that more attention is needed to the provision of PSMA, which suggests similar measures for domestic fleets.

News Science

September 7, 2025 Maria Bolevich Astrophysics, Europe, European Research Council, Institute of Science and Technology Austria, Neuroscience 7 min read

Less Stress, More Stars with ISTA-Awarded Scientists

For Unknown Focus, ISTA scientists share insights into their groundbreaking research and how they cope with doubt in their work.

Health News Science

September 6, 2025 Maria Bolevich Babies, Health, Mothers 5 min read

Study Shows Hormones and Bacteria in Breast Milk Change Daily

The first author told Unknown Focus that storing breast milk at −80°C preserves hormones and bacteria, revealing its 24-hour dynamics.

Health News

September 5, 2025 Maria Bolevich Health, Music, Sickness 4 min read

Study Shows Joyful Tunes Beat Nausea

A new study finds happy music helps reduce motion sickness. Qizong Yue, one of the study’s authors, shared insights with Unknown Focus.

Health News

September 4, 2025 Maria Bolevich Diabets, Europe, Health, Mediterranean diet 10 min read

Reduced-Calorie Mediterranean Diet Protects Against Diabetes

A reduced-calorie Mediterranean diet and exercise can lower diabetes risk by 31%. Professor Salas-Salvadó answered a few questions for Unknown Focus.

Professor Simon A. Morrison. Source: Princeton.edu

Princeton’s Simon Morrison: Music and the Human Story

Princeton’s Simon Morrison brings to life the music and human stories of Tchaikovsky, Prokofiev, and Lina Prokofieva.

Professor Rosa Angela Fabio on the Strength of Intellectual Humility

Explore the importance of critical thinking and intellectual humility, and discover who demonstrates it more: politicians or scientists.

Protecting Boys’ Fertility: Emily Delgouffe at VUB

Emily Delgouffe at VUB conducts research to preserve fertility in boys undergoing cancer treatment.

News Science

August 31, 2025 Maria Bolevich Fossil, Paleontology, Patagonia 4 min read

Meet Kostensuchus atrox: a 3.5-meter crocodile-relative from Patagonia

Argentinian paleontologist Fernando Novas for Unknown Focus shares his first reaction to the study’s results.

Exploring Sex, Science, and Society

Professor M. Platek discusses female ejaculation, men with multiple orgasms, the role of hormones, and how sexual health intersects with social trends.