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A recent study published in Neuropsychologia has identified specific patterns of brain connectivity that can predict an individual’s tendency toward online shopping addiction. Using advanced brain imaging and predictive modeling techniques, researchers found that certain connections between key brain networks,…
AI dominated tech news this year, but has the technology actually been improving? We review the leaps we’ve seen, as well as what’s new in the world of quantum computing.
Even just a few minutes of vigorous movement per day lowers the risk of serious cardiovascular problems, like heart attack and heart failure, in women.
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A new study published in the Journal of Vision has unveiled how our brains detect faces even when presented with limited and ambiguous visual information. Using a specialized technique to suppress conscious awareness, the researchers found that stimuli resembling faces…
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When human activities disrupt and unbalance ecosystems, such as by way of climate change and biodiversity loss, things go wrong.
It started, like so many overwrought home optimization projects, during the pandemic. My wife and I, like many people stuck inside, were ordering takeout more frequently. We wanted to support local restaurants, reduce the dish load, and live a little.…
Soaring carbon emissions, an unexpected new source of global warming, and collapsing ocean currents shocked scientists in 2024. Here are our picks for this year’s top climate change stories.
Metformin treatment significantly improved depressive symptoms in patients with type 2 diabetes, according to a study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders. The prevalence of type 2 diabetes (T2D) has risen dramatically, with over 400 million people affected globally.…
