Science and Technolgy blog
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…
On the evening of November 19, art adviser Adam Biesk was finishing work at his California home when he overheard a conversation between his wife and son, who had just come downstairs. The son, a kid in his early teens,…
Turuchan pikas play all sorts of games, including swinging from branches, throwing food around and hiding them jumping out at each other.
A new study published in PLOS Biology provides evidence that newborns possess the ability to learn and process sound patterns that follow complex, language-like rules. Researchers found that even in their first days of life, infants can identify relationships between…
