‘The prescription is nature’: How satellites can show us the healing effects of nature
“The incidence of diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders is less the greener the environment people live in.”
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People whose parents suffered from substance use disorders are more likely to develop psychiatric disorders
A study of over a million people in Sweden found that individuals whose parents had a substance use disorder face an increased risk of receiving a psychiatric diagnosis. The risk was found to be 80% higher for males and 56%…
New study links dark triad traits to burnout in academia
A new study published in Acta Psychologica suggests that specific personality “dark triad” traits linked to manipulative and self-centered behavior may increase the risk of burnout in academic settings, particularly through perfectionistic tendencies. Researchers found that traits like Machiavellianism and…
NASA’s Chandra X-ray telescope sees ‘knots’ blasting from nearby black hole jets
A fresh analysis of decades-old X-ray black hole jet data has revealed bright, lumpy features with mysterious speed changes.
Study examines how early experiences shape our mental health trajectory
Adverse childhood experiences can lead to adult symptoms of anxiety and depression, mediated by life history strategies, according to a study published in Biodemography & Social Biology. Existing research underscores the psychological impact of early-life adversity, with theories across cognitive,…
Space Force’s mysterious X-37B begins ‘aerobraking’ to lower orbit. Here’s how it works.
In a rare show of openness about the X-37B, Boeing Space released a video detailing how the space plane’s aerobraking maneuvers help change its orbit.
Do ostriches really bury their heads in the sand?
The idea ostriches bury their heads when they feel threatened is thought have come from Roman naturalist Pliny the Elder around 2,000 years ago. But is it true?
Huge study reveals striking decline in the desire to stand out and be unique
A recent study published in Collabra: Psychology has found a notable decline in people’s motivation to stand out or be unique over the past two decades. Researchers analyzed data from over one million people between 2000 and 2020, measuring various…
How did the Concorde fly so fast?
The Concorde was the fastest commercial plane ever flown, but its speed came with a hefty price tag.
Impact of hurricane exposure on health varies by personality, research suggests
A retrospective study of young adults impacted by Hurricane Harvey in 2017 found links between perceived changes in health-related behaviors and personality traits. More extraverted individuals tended to perceive positive changes in their health since the hurricane, while individuals with…
