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Brain circuits tied to depression’s “negativity effect” uncovered
A recent study conducted by scientists in France and published in Translational Psychiatry offers new insights into how depression affects the brain’s processing of positive and negative experiences. The research found that during depressive episodes, specific brain circuits become hyperactive…
Women are at higher risk of dying from heart disease. Here’s why.
Cardiovascular disease develops and presents differently in women and men. But medical guidelines are often based on studies that excluded women.
Eating fish during pregnancy linked to lower autism risk in children, study finds
A recent study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition highlights the potential benefits of eating fish during pregnancy. Researchers found that maternal fish consumption was associated with about a 20% lower likelihood of an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis…
Evidence of 2,200-year-old hallucinogenic ritual found in Egyptian vase depicting dwarf god
An analysis of ancient residues left on a vase depicting the Egyptian deity Bes reveals it may have been used to reenact a myth.
Autistic children spend less time looking at cute pictures
A study of children with autism found that their attention to pictures of cute animals and children varies depending on the severity of their autism symptoms. Children with low-to-moderate autistic symptoms and those without autism spent more time looking at…
Sad and surprising truths about narcissistic gift-giving revealed in new psychology research
A recent study published in the Journal of Personality sheds light on how two distinct facets of narcissism affect the likelihood and motivations behind gift-giving. The findings reveal that individuals high in narcissistic admiration are more likely to give gifts,…
Space photo of the week: Stare into the ‘bloodshot eyes’ of a haunting galaxy pair
The James Webb Space Telescope and the Hubble Space Telescope recently released a chilling view of two spiral galaxies, IC 2163 and NGC 2207, merging into one.
Meet Evo, an AI model that can predict the effects of gene mutations with ‘unparalleled accuracy’
Evo is a large language model that is not trained on words but on the genomes of millions of microbes. It can accurately predict the effects of mutations.
China’s Mars rover Zhurong finds possible shoreline of ancient Red Planet ocean
Data from China’s Zhurong rover has revealed what appears to be an ancient shoreline streaking through Mars’ northern hemisphere.
