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A recent study published in JAMA Psychiatry has uncovered promising evidence suggesting that glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, particularly semaglutide and liraglutide, may be effective treatments for alcohol use disorder. These medications, originally developed to treat type 2 diabetes and…
Research suggests that alcohol causes cancer through at least five different mechanisms.
Common degus clean themselves and communicate with urine, and they can detach their own tails to escape predators.
New images from the North Sea show never-before-seen landforms that were carved by a single, colossal ice sheet 1 million years ago and subsequently buried beneath a thick layer of mud.
More “personalient” individuals—those with higher levels of the General Factor of Personality (GFP)—are generally happier, according to research published in Personality & Individual Differences. The concept of the General Factor of Personality (GFP) has been likened to the general factor…
This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, non-partisan news organization that covers climate, energy, and the environment. Sign up for their newsletter here. There is renewed talk of a coal power comeback in the United States, inspired…
A new study published in JAMA Psychiatry provides evidence that young adults at risk of developing psychosis show reduced brain connectivity, a deficit that cannabis use appears to exacerbate. Researchers at McGill University identified a decrease in synaptic density—connections between…
The Roman emperors were once the most famous people in the world, ruling over an empire that stretched between what are now Spain and the Middle East. But just how much do you know about these characters? Take our quiz…
Plate tectonics give Earth its mountains, earthquakes, continental drift and maybe even helped give rise to life itself. But do other planets in the solar system have them too?
Jan. 18, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
