Science and Technolgy blog
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.…
A percent chance of precipitation shows the probability there will be at least 0.01 inch of rain, snow or sleet at a given location.
Test your knowledge on our solar system, from the biggest and smallest planets to the behemoth mountain on Mars.
Understanding how new neurons affect brain function throughout adulthood can offer new approaches to treating epilepsy and dementia.
A recent study published in Public Opinion Quarterly challenges the prevailing belief that digital illiteracy is the primary factor behind older adults interaction with unreliable online sources. The new findings provide evidence that while older adults are more likely than…
A new study published in the journal Psychoneuroendocrinology highlights the profound impact a partner’s positive emotions can have on stress management, particularly in older couples. The findings suggest that when a relationship partner experiences more positive emotions, their partner tends…
A study of rhesus macaques revealed that infants who experienced higher levels of maltreatment by their mothers tended to develop into adolescents with weaker binding potential of serotonin receptors in the prefrontal cortex, amygdala, striatum, and hippocampus regions of the…
