Science and Technolgy blog
A study of young, healthy women found that they tend to display stronger depression-like patterns of cognitive processing when actively taking oral contraceptives. This effect was particularly pronounced among women with generally higher levels of depressive symptoms. The findings were…
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Dwarf crocodiles in Gabon found living in a cave, with their skin turning orange from swimming in guano. It’s unclear how long they’ve been down there, but genetic research indicates they may be morphing into a new species.
New research has uncovered a connection between Alzheimer’s disease and alcohol use disorder, suggesting that alcohol consumption might accelerate the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. The study, conducted by scientists at Scripps Research and published in eNeuro, found that both conditions…
With the holiday release of the biopic A Complete Unknown, Bob Dylan is once again in the national spotlight. For me, the film provided a welcome excuse to read up on Dylan, who has always been a reputable source of…
Using AI training, researchers designed a “robot dog” that moves like a cat, and has no trouble navigating low-gravity environments
Researchers from Google and Stanford have created accurate AI replicas of more than 1,000 people.
A new study published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine provides new insights into female sexual attraction, revealing a striking discrepancy between implicit and explicit measures of gynephilia—the sexual preference for women. Scientists discovered that while only a small percentage…
It’s possible to compare some aspects of animal and human intelligence, but not all researchers like to.
Jan. 3, 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.
