Science and Technolgy blog
Parental separation can strain family bonds, but the effects are not evenly distributed between mothers and fathers. A new study published in the Journal of Marriage and Family has found that fathers in Italy tend to have significantly less contact…
Earth’s atmosphere is heavy, so why doesn’t it weigh us down more?
Decision-making can mean the difference between safety and disaster in aviation. New research published in Ergonomics investigates the cognitive and experiential factors that influence how pilots make decisions in simulated emergencies. The findings reveal how flight experience, analytical thinking, and…
US Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Congressman Jerry Nadler of New York have called on government bodies to investigate what they allege is the “predatory pricing” of .com web addresses, the Internet’s prime real estate. In a letter delivered…
A new longitudinal study published in Psychology of Popular Media has found that increased pornography consumption among university students in Germany is associated with adopting risky sexual scripts and behaviors. The study, which followed participants over nearly two years, provides…
A longitudinal neuroimaging study of adolescents found that their brains underwent accelerated aging between 2018 and 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns. This was evidenced by increased thinning of the cortex region of the brain in these individuals. On average,…
Black holes have captivated scientists for more than a century. How well do you know these supermassive wonders of the universe?
Generative AI could saddle the planet with heaps more hazardous waste than ever before.
This bright green sea creature contains a toxic pigment that protects it from predators, kills bacteria and determines the sex of larvae, turning males into a “living testacle.”
A new study published in Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice provides preliminary evidence that tactile massage can help alleviate symptoms of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in adolescents. Participants experienced reductions in hyperactivity and inattention, while parents noted improvements in focus…
