‘Lost in insignificance’: Here’s what it’s like to rappel into the solar system’s largest canyon
“You wanted this moment to belong just to yourself and the landscape: sunset on the rim of Valles Marineris, the largest canyon in the solar system.”
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Childhood trauma linked to altered fear learning: A potential pathway to PTSD
A recent study published in Psychological Medicine suggests that childhood trauma may alter the way children learn to respond to fear, which could contribute to the development of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in adolescence. The researchers found that children who…
To the astonishment of forecasters, a tiny hurricane just sprang up near Cuba
A hurricane so small that it could not be observed by satellite formed this weekend, surprising meteorologists and even forecasters at the National Hurricane Center. Hurricane Oscar developed on Saturday near Turks and Caicos, and to the northeast of Cuba,…
Black holes from the universe’s infancy could reveal invisible matter
New theoretical research suggests primordial black holes could one day help researchers locate invisible dark matter.
New research on political animosity reveals an “ominous” trend
Usually, political tensions in the United States intensify as elections approach but return to pre-election levels once the elections pass. However, a new analysis of tens of thousands of interviews revealed that this did not happen after the 2022 elections.…
National politics now a key factor in local prosecutor election outcomes
A new study published in Political Research Quarterly has shed light on the growing trend of nationalization in local elections, particularly focusing on elections for local prosecutors. Traditionally, local elections in the United States have been heavily influenced by local…
Space photo of the week: James Webb telescope spots the ultimate ‘super star cluster’ deep in the Milky Way
Once blocked from view, the most massive young star cluster in the Milky Way has finally been revealed by the James Webb Space Telescope.
New study links a common personality trait to higher risk of early death
A new study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders sheds light on the connection between neuroticism and the risk of mortality from various causes. Neuroticism is a personality trait characterized by emotional instability and a tendency to experience negative…
Why didn’t the Vikings colonize North America?
The Vikings landed in what is now Newfoundland, Canada around the year A.D. 1000. So why didn’t they colonize the region like other Europeans did centuries later?
Very attractive and very unattractive men show the highest hostility towards women
A recent study of men in the U.K. found that those who perceive themselves as either the most attractive or the least attractive tend to show higher levels of hostility towards women compared to men with an average view of…
