Why do dogs look like their owners?
When a dog looks strikingly like its owner, is that a coincidence or is there more to the story?
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Armada to Apophis—scientists recycle old ideas for rare asteroid encounter
Enlarge / This artist’s concept shows the possible appearance of ESA’s RAMSES spacecraft, which will release two small CubeSats for additional observations at Apophis. (credit: ) For nearly 20 years, scientists have known an asteroid named Apophis will pass unusually…
Adolescent alcohol use linked to altered hippocampal structure in young adulthood
A recent study published in Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology has uncovered a surprising link between adolescent alcohol use and brain structure. Researchers found that larger hippocampal volumes are associated with alcohol use during adolescence, while no such relationship was found…
Facebook and Instagram’s algorithmic favoritism towards extremist parties revealed in new study
A new study published in the journal PNAS Nexus has shed light on how social media algorithms favor politically sponsored content from certain parties, even when the same budget is applied. This research, conducted by the Politecnico di Milano, LMU…
Final Deadpool and Wolverine trailer features a familiar face from Logan
Ryan Reynolds and High Jackman join forces in Deadpool and Wolverine. If there’s anything the Deadpool franchise is known for, it’s R-rated cheeky irreverence. The forthcoming Deadpool and Wolverine clearly has that in spades, but the final trailer strikes an…
Illegal drug found in Diamond Shruumz candies linked to severe illnesses
Enlarge (credit: Diamond Shruumz) Newly released testing data of Diamond Shruumz-brand gummies purchased in 2023 identified the presence of psilocin, a hallucinogenic drug closely related to the magic-mushroom drug psilocybin that is classified as a Schedule I drug, alongside psilocybin,…
Samsung delays Galaxy Buds3 Pro release over quality concerns
Enlarge / A marketing image for the Galaxy Buds3 Pro. (credit: Samsung) Samsung is delaying the release of the $250 Galaxy Buds3 Pro in the US from July 24 to August 28, per its website. The third-generation earbuds have Samsung…
Can light spark superconductivity? A new study reignites debate
Brief blasts of light might make some materials into fleeting superconductors. Magnetic measurements strengthen the case for this controversial claim.
NASA’s Curiosity rover accidentally reveals ultra-rare sulfur crystals after crushing a rock on Mars
NASA’s Curiosity rover revealed an ‘oasis’ of rare elemental sulfur on Mars after accidentally crushing a rock with its tires. The yellow crystals have never been spotted on the Red Planet before.
Nature contact increases prosocial behaviors through self-transcendence
Spending time in nature is often associated with relaxation and well-being. A recent study published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology reveals that nature contact not only benefits physical and mental health but also fosters prosocial behaviors — actions intended…
