TRENDING SCIENCE: From lunar food to the Oreo cookie, 2022 in CORDIS science

It’s no secret we’re searching for habitable worlds. But scientists claim our very own building blocks could have originated from space and brought here by meteorites. For the first time, scientists are also growing plants in soil samples from our nearest neighbour. Say hello to the moon, a future food source.No need to worry about exercising only on weekends. A large study says that irregular exercise is beneficial. Don’t even have time during weekends? Just two minutes of exercise is enough, claims other research. So what’s your excuse now?

Physical fitness goes hand in hand with the food we eat. You could live up to 13 years longer by changing your diet. But be mindful of when you eat, not only what you eat. The time of day may impact your mental health.

In 2022, COVID-19 was still very much alive and well. One study explored how the global pandemic changed our personality. Younger adults were most affected. They became moodier and more susceptible to stress, as well as less cooperative, trusting, restrained and responsible. Another study warned that climate change could bring about the next pandemic. As if climate change wasn’t linked to enough bad things…

The pandemic changed how we work. Scientists investigated if virtual meetings killed creativity. Do we come up with more creative ideas during in-person meetings? Speaking of creativity, new research examined why our best ideas come in the shower.

Staying on the work theme, women should get a good night’s sleep if they want to climb the corporate ladder.MIT tackled the age-old question: Why does the Oreo cookie cream stick to one side?

You might want to listen to science and store your stools in a bank, much like you do with money. This action just might hold the key to living long enough to spend all those hard-earned savings!

Can’t help but curse? No need to hold back as much anymore, because swearing has its benefits.

Brain cells grown in a lab are playing the vintage arcade game Pong. Curious to see who’s better?

AI has many capabilities. Did you ever think winning an art contest in the United States would be one of them?