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Aphantasia (noun, “Ay-fan-TAYZ-yah”) Aphantasia is a condition where people do not visualize, or “see,” images in their minds. Instead, they think using words, numbers or ideas. Aphantasia is not a disability. It’s just a different way of processing information and…
This anthropomorphic clay tablet was likely used in an ancient ritual by the Jōmon culture in Japan.
A new study published in Political Behavior reveals that religious messages emphasizing Christian values can shift white evangelical Republicans’ attitudes on refugees. By highlighting teachings such as Jesus’ call to love one’s neighbor, researchers found that evangelical Republicans became more…
COCOA BEACH, Fla.—With 45 minutes left in a three-hour launch window, Blue Origin scrubbed its first attempt to launch the massive New Glenn rocket early on Monday morning Throughout the window, which opened at 1 am ET (06:00 UTC), the…
Understandably, the main building of Blue Origin’s sprawling campus in Florida buzzed with activity on Sunday evening as the final hours ticked down toward the company’s historic, first orbital launch. The time had come to celebrate a moment long awaited.…
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the world’s biggest health problems. Yet, despite the fact millions of people globally are diagnosed with the disease each year, it remains a challenge to treat. This is largely because the underlying causes are still…
A recent study published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior has uncovered significant disparities in sexual experiences among adolescents in Canada. Researchers examined orgasm and sexual behaviors, including manual and oral stimulation, among cisgender and transgender/non-binary youth aged 15 to…
A recent study published in Brain Research has shed light on how memory processes operate in individuals with varying levels of autistic traits, including those diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The research reveals that ultrafast memory consolidation—a process by…
Plenty of computer monitors made debuts at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas this year, but many of the updates at this year’s event were pretty minor. Many could have easily been a part of 2024’s show. But…
A mosasaur species with saw-like teeth that was described by scientists in 2021 may have been based on forged fossils, and researchers are now calling for CT scans to determine the creature’s origin.
