Scientists find 49 genetic regions linking ADHD and dyslexia

A new study published in Molecular Psychiatry has uncovered genetic connections between dyslexia and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), offering the strongest evidence yet of shared genetic influences between the two conditions. Scientists analyzed vast datasets encompassing millions of participants,…

Narcissistic grandiosity predicts greater involvement in LGBTQ activism

The Archives of Sexual Behavior recently published research that examines the role of dark personality traits in activism. The findings indicate a pattern where narcissistic grandiosity is associated with higher participation in LGBTQ movements, demonstrating that motivations for activism can…

Ars Technica’s top 20 video games of 2024

When we introduced last year’s annual list of the best games in this space, we focused on how COVID delays led to a 2023 packed with excellent big-name blockbusters and intriguing indies that seemed to come out of nowhere. The…

Artificial intelligence decodes the brain’s intelligence pathways

In a new study published in PNAS Nexus, scientists have demonstrated that artificial intelligence can predict different types of human intelligence by analyzing connections in the brain. Using neuroimaging data from hundreds of healthy adults, they found that predictions were…

Fast food consumption is associated with depression

An analysis of National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data revealed that each additional fast-food meal per week was associated with a 4% higher likelihood of depression. This association was largely independent of obesity, although obesity did mediate the…

12 days of OpenAI: The Ars Technica recap

Over the past 12 business days, OpenAI has announced a new product or demoed an AI feature every weekday, calling the PR event “12 days of OpenAI.” We’ve covered some of the major announcements, but we thought a look at…

New AA-powered AirTag case promises 10-year lifespan

On Wednesday, a startup announced TimeCapsule, a new $20 battery case purported to extend Apple AirTag battery life from one year to 10 years. The product replaces the standard CR2032 coin cell battery in the Bluetooth-based location tracker with two…