What are ultraprocessed foods?
Ultraprocessed foods have been tied to various health risks — but what are they, exactly?
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Atheists are perceived as more prone to infidelity, according to new research
A recent study published in the journal Psychology of Religion and Spirituality has shed light on the stereotypes people hold about atheists and theists when it comes to relationships. The findings indicate that atheists are perceived as more likely to…
Why did Homo sapiens outlast all other human species?
What’s the secret to Homo sapiens’ success as a species?
Fluoride exposure during pregnancy linked to child neurobehavioral issues
Fluoride has been added to community drinking water systems in the United States since 1945 to prevent dental cavities. Currently, 73% of the U.S. population receives fluoridated water at a targeted concentration of 0.7 milligrams per liter. However, a new…
Is the James Webb Space Telescope really ‘breaking’ cosmology?
While headlines around the world claimed that ancient galaxies discovered by the James Webb Space Telescope were “breaking” our understanding of the Big Bang, the truth is much more nuanced — and much more interesting.
Scientists reveal startling impact of junk food on the brain’s reward center
A recent study published in the journal Neuropharmacology sheds light on how consuming high-calorie, sugary, and fatty “junk-food” diets affects brain function and behavior. Researchers found that these diets not only alter neural pathways but also influence food-seeking behaviors, particularly…
Caffeine exacerbates brain changes caused by sleep loss, study suggests
A recent study has found that caffeine might exacerbate the negative effects of chronic sleep restriction on the brain’s grey matter. The researchers discovered that people who consumed caffeine during a period of sleep restriction showed more significant reductions in…
More neurotic and conscientious individuals tend to feel stronger attachment to pets
A recent study conducted in the United Kingdom has found that individuals with pronounced traits of neuroticism and conscientiousness tend to report stronger attachments to their pets. Additionally, females, dog owners, people over 50 years of age, and those caring…
Space photo of the week: 55 years ago, the ‘world’s loneliest man’ snapped this iconic Apollo 11 image
Command module pilot Michael Collins took this iconic Apollo 11 photo 55 years ago today, after his historic trip around the far side of the moon made him “the world’s loneliest man”.
New research uncovers brain hierarchies in music perception
Ever heard a snippet of a song and instantly known what comes next? Or picked up the rhythm of a chorus after just a few notes? New research from the Center for Music in the Brain at Aarhus University and…
