Science and Technolgy blog
A new study published in Psychological Medicine sheds light on how childhood adversities, such as abuse and neglect, can affect brain development, even in children who do not show signs of psychiatric disorders. Researchers analyzed brain scans of nearly 1,000…
The speed at which our brain can tell smells apart is on par with color perception, a new sniff device shows.
Can you name everything from Ac to Zr? Test your knowledge of the periodic table and see if you can top the leaderboard
The human mind may find it difficult to conceptualize: a cosmic cloud so colossal it surrounds the Sun and eight planets as it extends trillions of miles into deep space. The spherical shell known as the Oort Cloud is, for…
There are more than twice as many females as males buried in an ancient cemetery in Spain, a new study finds — but no one knows why.
The first observations of China’s Qianfan satellites, which were launched in August, suggest that they far exceed the brightness limits suggested by astronomical authorities. Researchers warn that the growing “megaconstellation” could become a major problem unless swift action is taken.
Social media users are more likely to engage with posts that provoke rather than affirm their political beliefs, according to new research published in Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes. This “confrontation effect” is driven by outrage, pushing people to…
Astronomers have discovered the earliest strongly rotating galaxy ever seen that’s well-organized rather than chaotic, challenging theories of cosmic evolution.
Choosing a partner is one of life’s most consequential decisions, profoundly impacting one’s future trajectory and quality of life. The search itself presents numerous challenges, from the time investment required to the risk of deception or misjudgment. So, it’s no…
Rare deep-sea creatures drift through a garden of sponges and corals that grow alongside an undersea mountain. Oceanographers explored the ecosystems in remote seas of the southeastern Pacific Ocean. The search has just turned up a never-before-seen seamount, or underwater mountain.…
