Science and Technolgy blog
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.
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…
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…
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…
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”.
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…
Animals are disappearing too fast for researchers to record all of the extinctions we’ve caused.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are two of the most prevalent neurodevelopmental disorders. Despite their distinct diagnostic criteria, there is a notable clinical and genetic overlap between the two disorders. A new meta-analysis, published in…
Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine and the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute on Aging have uncovered promising findings regarding the effects of intermittent fasting and a standard healthy diet on brain health in older adults with obesity and insulin…
A recent study published in the Journal of Research in Personality explores how people’s perceptions of their roles as major or minor characters in their life stories influence their psychological well-being. The researchers found that individuals who view themselves as…
