Science and Technolgy blog
Researchers at Scripps Research Institute have used patient-derived stem cells to create brain organoids—also called “mini-brains”—to investigate a rare and severe form of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) linked to intellectual disability. These models provided insights into how a specific genetic…
The Wheel of Time returns to Prime Video in March. Prime Video released a one-minute teaser for its fantasy series The Wheel of Time at CCXP24 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The series is adapted from the late Robert Jordan‘s bestselling…
Severance returns to Apple TV in January for its sophomore season. Severance was one of the most talked-about TV series of 2022, receiving widespread critical acclaim. We loved the series so much that Ars staffers actually wrote a group review…
A new study published in Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being has found that laughter yoga boosts well-being and reduces stress in nursing students, offering a potential aid to the mental health challenges common in higher education. While the findings suggest…
Two new studies have revealed why some cats are orange — an enduring enigma of genetics, until now.
Modern technology has fundamentally changed how our ancient minds work.
A recent study explored whether 18-month-old infants can adjust their communication based on what they believe their partner knows. The findings suggest that even at this young age, infants tailor their pointing gestures to provide relevant information when their partner…
“We would have loved to find that Venus was once a planet much closer to our own, so it’s kind of sad in a way to find out that it wasn’t.”
NASA astronaut Don Pettit imaged the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds as the International Space Station cruised 260 miles above the Pacific Ocean.
A new study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology reveals that the fear of missing out, or FOMO, isn’t just about missing out on fun. Instead, it’s about missing opportunities to bond with people we care about.…
