A new study, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, has uncovered significant sex-related differences in the brain’s subcortical gray matter. These differences were found in areas like the hippocampus, thalamus, and amygdala — regions critical…

It’s long been known that exercise is not only good for the body, it’s also good for the brain. Numerous studies have shown that regular exercise helps protect and preserve brain function throughout life. A recent study has now revealed…

In a new study published in the Strategic Management Journal, researchers have unearthed a critical dynamic in the corporate world: narcissistic CEOs, particularly those who also hold the position of board chair, have an uncanny ability to shape board discussions…

A new neuroimaging study has revealed how the powerful psychedelic N,N-dimethyltryptamine, commonly known as DMT, alters the brain’s primary visual cortex, potentially explaining the intense visual distortions experienced by users. The findings, published in NeuroImage, suggest that DMT may significantly…

A recent study published in Psychology of Popular Media sheds light on how the motivations behind texting — whether to express oneself or to escape from reality — might influence the self-confidence of individuals with varying degrees of introversion or…

When searching for a romantic partner, most people have an idea of what their ideal partner should be like. Common preferences might include traits such as intelligence, a good sense of humor, or physical attractiveness. But how much do these…

According to a new study published in Cognition, schema knowledge compensates for age-related memory decline by filling in the gaps when recollection fails. As we age, our episodic memory—that is, recalling specific events and experiences—tends to decline. However, this decline…

Donald Trump’s political rise in 2016 was as unexpected as it was controversial, shaking the American political landscape to its core. Emerging from a background steeped not in politics but in real estate and reality television, Trump’s ascent to the…

Enlarge / Artist’s rendition of the LADEE mission above the lunar surface. (credit: NASA/ Dana Berry) The Moon may not have much of an atmosphere, mostly because of its weak gravitational field (whether it had a substantial atmosphere billions of…

Stress, it turns out, can do more than make you feel anxious or overwhelmed; it can also subtly shift the way you eat. A recent study published in Frontiers in Neuroscience has revealed that under stress, mice develop unusual feeding…

Enlarge (credit: Gina Ferazzi via Getty) A US judge has temporarily blocked the launch of a sports streaming service formed by Disney’s ESPN, Warner Bros and Fox, finding that it was likely to “substantially lessen competition” in the market. The…

Musicians often face skepticism from the public when they openly support charitable or social causes. There are often speculations that musicians only do this to serve their own self-interests for reputation or tax purposes. Even established artists cannot avoid the…

It’s easy to imagine that concerns about beauty and appearance are adult preoccupations, but a new study published in Child Development reveals that these worries start much earlier than most of us realize. Researchers have found that girls as young…

In my mind, this image is slowly drawing into place, with the text arriving last. (credit: Julia Minamata) A text parser? Typing in “Open drawer,” then “Look in drawer,” then “Take brochures,” in the year 2024, on a computer that…

Enlarge / Artist’s conception of Epic dodging harm from Apple’s decisions (and perhaps its own). It’s been four years since Fortnite, one of the world’s most popular games, was pulled from the Apple App Store in a blaze of controversy…

Enlarge / Still from a Chinese social media video featuring two people imitating imperfect AI-generated video outputs. (credit: BiliBili) It’s no secret that despite significant investment from companies like OpenAI and Runway, AI-generated videos still struggle to achieve convincing realism…

Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Bosca78) A large Internet service provider wants the Supreme Court to rule that ISPs shouldn’t have to disconnect broadband users who have been accused of piracy. Cable firm Cox Communications, which is trying to overturn…

Enlarge / If you’ve formatted a disk in Windows in the last 30 years, you may have come across this dialog box. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) As we wait for this fall’s Windows 11 24H2 update to be released to the…

Enlarge / A cicada from a 17-year cicada brood clings to a tree on May 29, 2024, in Park Ridge, Illinois. The state experienced an emergence of cicadas from Brood XIII and Brood XIX simultaneously. This rare occurrence hasn’t taken…

In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers have revealed that men and women experience pain differently at the cellular level. This difference is rooted in the nerve cells, known as nociceptors, which are responsible for transmitting pain signals to the brain. The…

Enlarge (credit: Viktoriya Skorikova | Moment) San Francisco’s city attorney David Chiu is suing to shut down 16 of the most popular websites and apps allowing users to “nudify” or “undress” photos of mostly women and girls who have been…

Those of us who collect classic game consoles and computers (here’s looking at you, AI reporter Benj Edwards) know the difficulty of keeping all that hardware not just working but instantly accessible with a simple press of a power button.…

Enlarge (credit: Anova) Anova, a company that sells smart sous vide cookers, is getting backlash from customers after announcing that it will soon charge a subscription fee for the device’s companion app. Sous video cooking, per Ars Technica sister site…

An analysis of data from the New Zealand Attitudes and Values Study revealed that women who feel powerless tend to endorse benevolent sexism more strongly. When their feelings of powerlessness increase, their endorsement of benevolent sexism at a later time…

Enlarge / For now, “you should see a doctor” remains good advice. ChatGPT was able to pass some of the United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) tests in a study done in 2022. This year, a team of Canadian medical…

Enlarge / Everyone loves a wagon, especially when it’s an M5. (credit: Fabian Kirchbauer Photography/BMW) Telling someone they can’t have something is a great way to make them want it. Take the station wagon, for example. This once-popular form factor…

Enlarge / The Fiat 500e Inspired by Beauty. (credit: BradleyWarren Photography) Over two decades of parenting has left me with a healthy appreciation for SUVs and minivans. But there comes a time when the nest empties and transportation needs change.…

The idea that artistic creativity and mental illness are connected has fascinated people for centuries. But is there any scientific basis for this belief? A recent study has sought to provide more empirical evidence on this topic by analyzing the…

According to a new study published in Archives of Sexual Behavior feminist identity and beliefs shape attitudes toward hookup culture, particularly among young women. Hookup culture, characterized by casual, non-emotional sexual encounters, has significantly influenced the sexual behaviors of emerging…

Enlarge / A Falcon 9 booster returns to landing at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station following a launch Thursday with two WorldView Earth observation satellites for Maxar. (credit: SpaceX) Welcome to Edition 7.07 of the Rocket Report! SpaceX has not…