Science and Technolgy blog
A recent study published in Emotion challenges the idea that people may find some satisfaction in having their pessimistic expectations confirmed, even if the outcome is negative. Contrary to the notion of “doomsayer’s delight,” the results indicate that people do…
Earth is round, but are there any planets in the universe that aren’t?
The speed and direction of deep currents off Mozambique’s coast are more subject to change than scientists expected.
Here’s how your brain visualizes scenarios that you’re not actually looking at with your eyes.
The ancient city was besieged and destroyed in 125 B.C., probably in a dispute over the rights of Roman citizenship.
A new study sheds light on how exercise boosts brain function by exploring the role of nerves in muscle-brain communication. The study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, reveals that muscles release molecules that support brain…
Leafy green vegetables can affect the way certain anticoagulant (blood thinning) medications work. But why?
A recent study has uncovered a surprising level of agreement between political parties on the issue of hate speech censorship, despite widespread assumptions of partisan division. The research, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, found that…
A study of German adults born between 1969 and 2002 revealed that those born before the 29th week of pregnancy (extremely premature) have a significantly increased risk of developing panic disorder later in life. Panic disorder was present in 2%…
Can people change their personality? Yes, by “making intentional tweaks to their thinking and behavior,” research finds.
