You’re born with most of your neurons — but the brain makes some mysterious new ones in adulthood
Understanding how new neurons affect brain function throughout adulthood can offer new approaches to treating epilepsy and dementia.
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It’s not digital illiteracy: Here’s why older adults are drawn to dubious news
A recent study published in Public Opinion Quarterly challenges the prevailing belief that digital illiteracy is the primary factor behind older adults interaction with unreliable online sources. The new findings provide evidence that while older adults are more likely than…
Partner’s positive mood linked to reduced cortisol levels in older couples
A new study published in the journal Psychoneuroendocrinology highlights the profound impact a partner’s positive emotions can have on stress management, particularly in older couples. The findings suggest that when a relationship partner experiences more positive emotions, their partner tends…
Childhood maltreatment alters serotonin and dopamine receptor systems in primates, study finds
A study of rhesus macaques revealed that infants who experienced higher levels of maltreatment by their mothers tended to develop into adolescents with weaker binding potential of serotonin receptors in the prefrontal cortex, amygdala, striatum, and hippocampus regions of the…
Teen creates memecoin, dumps it, earns $50,000
On the evening of November 19, art adviser Adam Biesk was finishing work at his California home when he overheard a conversation between his wife and son, who had just come downstairs. The son, a kid in his early teens,…
Turuchan pika: The adorable ball of fluff that just loves to play
Turuchan pikas play all sorts of games, including swinging from branches, throwing food around and hiding them jumping out at each other.
Newborn brains reveal innate ability to process complex sound patterns
A new study published in PLOS Biology provides evidence that newborns possess the ability to learn and process sound patterns that follow complex, language-like rules. Researchers found that even in their first days of life, infants can identify relationships between…
2025 Lamborghini Urus SE first drive: The total taurean package
Lamborghini provided flights from Albany, New York, to Bologna, Italy, and accommodation so Ars could drive the Urus SE. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. The original Urus was an SUV that nobody particularly wanted, even if the market…
World’s 1st mechanical qubit uses no light or electronics. It could lead to ultra-precise gravity-sensing tech.
Scientists have created a single unit of quantum information using a superconducting circuit and a vibrating sapphire crystal.
Destroyed observatory helped SETI unlock the secrets of ‘cosmic lighthouses’ powered by dead stars
“Even years after the Arecibo Observatory’s collapse, its data continues to unlock critical information that can advance our understanding of the galaxy.”
