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Feelings of sadness, anger, and despair might hold the key to understanding the rise of populist leaders like Donald Trump in recent years. A large-scale study published in American Psychologist suggests that negative emotions among voters are not only linked…
Using fossil evidence and genetic dating, geneticists and paleontologists have backed strikingly different candidates for the world’s first animal.
Since mindfulness it’s something you can practice at home for free, it often sounds like the perfect tonic for stress and mental health issues. Mindfulness is a type of Buddhist-based meditation in which you focus on being aware of what…
A case study published in the Iranian Journal of Psychiatry has brought to light a bizarre phenomenon: a man who experiences orgasm in a vibrant burst of color and intense chest pain as a sensation of whiteness. This case offers…
“If it’s taken us 18 years just to get ready to do the first people in orbit, we’ve got to improve our rate of innovation.”
Scientists are making mammary gland organoids with 3D milk ducts that could shed light on lactation and breast cancer development.
A new study published in Archives of Sexual Behaviour reveals that an overwhelming majority of Taiwanese respondents strongly oppose gender self-identification for transgender women. Gender self-identification, particularly for transgender individuals, is a contentious issue in Taiwan, despite the progressive stance…
This is the first time that wrecks from the almost-overlooked conflict in WWII have been studied scientifically.
Adults with autism spectrum disorder prefer to take on a following role rather than leading when engaged in social imitation tasks, according to new research. This preference was accompanied by notable differences in brain activity between individuals with autism and…
A study of Dutch twins has uncovered a slight association between higher intelligence and a reduced risk of psychopathology, primarily driven by common genetic factors. This means that the same genetic influences that contribute to higher intelligence also appear to…
Can this US-made air purifier perform well enough to compensate for its lack of smart features?
A new image of the Serpens Nebula captured by the James Webb Space Telescope shows that when clouds collapse to form stars, all of those stars spin in the same direction.
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…
An analysis of a university collection found that the vibrant pigments coating some Victorian-era tomes exceed exposure limits for the heavy metal.
When did humans first roast food over a fire? Archaeology and biology can shed light on this mystery.
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…
Last meal of crocodile mummified in ancient Egypt revealed in CT scans 3,000 years later
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…
We’ve tried a lot of running headphones and the Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 is our favorite.
In the search for less energy-hungry artificial intelligence, some scientists are exploring living computers.
The smallest species of anteater grows to just 14 inches, including its tail — but it packs a hefty punch when threatened.
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…
The moon’s glow meets a stunning aurora in a new astronaut image taken from space.
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…
When it comes to love, the adage is that opposites attract. But does that really hold?
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…
Auroras may once again be visible in northern parts of the U.S. this weekend as Earth braces for impact from a powerful coronal mass ejection.
The passage of time can slow to a crawl when you’re waiting, and waiting, and waiting. How will the Boeing Starliner astronauts feel time move if they have to stay in space for another 6 months?
A new study has cleared up misconceptions about the extinct dodo, identifying the reference specimen for the species and showing they were fast and powerful.
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…
MIS-C, a rare post-COVID inflammatory syndrome in children, may be triggered when the immune system mistakes its own proteins for those of the virus.
Scientists sequenced the largest known animal genome in a species of lungfish — ancient fish that breathe air.
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…
The fossil, plus 17 others from more than 500 million years ago, reveal that early mollusks were slug-like creatures with prickly armor.
A ‘rule-breaking’ sunspot has fired off an extremely powerful X-class solar flare, launching a CME toward Earth that could bring vibrant weekend auroras.
