People have been dumping corpses into the Thames since at least the Bronze Age, study finds
A new study of human remains dredged from the Thames River reveals that people frequently deposited corpses there in the Bronze and Iron ages.
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Depression might unlock a more independent mind at the ballot box
People experiencing symptoms of depression may be less likely to vote strictly along party lines, according to new research published in the journal Political Psychology. The study found that as depressive symptoms increased, the influence of a voter’s usual party…
Earth from space: The heart-shaped ‘Spirit Lake’ sculpted by Mount St. Helens’ epic eruption
This 2023 satellite photo shows the heart-shaped Spirit Lake, which was transformed by the cataclysmic eruption of Mount St. Helens in 1980.
Hims & Hers Super Bowl controversy: What the ad left out about its ‘alternative’ weight-loss drugs
The telehealth company Hims & Hers put out a Super Bowl ad that skimped on clarifying that its compounded semaglutide medications aren’t FDA-approved.
OpenAI’s secret weapon against Nvidia dependence takes shape
OpenAI is entering the final stages of designing its long-rumored AI processor with the aim of decreasing the company’s dependence on Nvidia hardware, according to a Reuters report released Monday. The ChatGPT creator plans to send its chip designs to…
22 states sue to block new NIH funding policy—court puts it on hold
On Friday, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced a sudden change to how it handles the indirect costs of research—the money that pays for things like support services and facilities maintenance. These costs help pay universities and research centers…
In emergency decision, James Webb telescope will study ‘city-killer’ asteroid 2024 YR4 before its close approach to Earth
In a rare “time-critical” decision, the James Webb Space Telescope will study the true size of the “potentially hazardous” asteroid 2024 YR4 twice over the next few months. The asteroid has a roughly 2.3% chance of impacting Earth in 2032.
‘Fascinating’ Viking Age inscription reveals who owned immensely valuable ‘Galloway Hoard’
A newly deciphered inscription suggests the immense “Galloway Hoard” found in Scotland over a decade ago was held in common.
Mysterious tunnels sketched by Leonardo da Vinci in 1495 may finally have been discovered — hidden under a castle in Milan
Researchers may have found the hidden tunnels beneath a castle in Milan that Leonardo da Vinci sketched in 1495.
Phubbing linked to increased aggression in romantic relationships
A recent study published in Frontiers in Psychology suggests that when one partner is distracted by their smartphone during time spent together, it is linked to harmful behaviors that can damage the quality of a romantic relationship. The study found…
