Brief exercise sessions linked to small but consistent boosts in brain performance
An analysis of decades of research into the cognitive effects of exercise suggests that even…
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Individuals with thicker insula brain region take more cocaine when given a chance, study finds
A study of individuals with cocaine use disorder found that, when given the option, those…
Semaglutide and liraglutide linked to lower alcohol-related hospitalization risk
A recent study published in JAMA Psychiatry has uncovered promising evidence suggesting that glucagon-like peptide-1…
How does alcohol cause cancer?
Research suggests that alcohol causes cancer through at least five different mechanisms.
Common degu: Oversized hamsters with societies governed by pee
Common degus clean themselves and communicate with urine, and they can detach their own tails…
Giant ice age landforms discovered deep beneath North Sea revealed in amazing detail
New images from the North Sea show never-before-seen landforms that were carved by a single,…
Personalient individuals are happier due to smoother social relations
More “personalient” individuals—those with higher levels of the General Factor of Personality (GFP)—are generally happier,…
Has Trump changed the retirement plans for the country’s largest coal plants?
This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, non-partisan news organization that covers…
Cannabis use worsens reduced brain connectivity in young adults at risk for psychosis, study finds
A new study published in JAMA Psychiatry provides evidence that young adults at risk of…
Roman emperor quiz: Test your knowledge on the rulers of the ancient empire
The Roman emperors were once the most famous people in the world, ruling over an…
Is Earth the only planet in the solar system with plate tectonics?
Plate tectonics give Earth its mountains, earthquakes, continental drift and maybe even helped give rise…
Science news this week: Sunken worlds and ‘kidney beans’ on Mars
Jan. 18, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well…
‘ELIZA,’ the world’s 1st chatbot, was just resurrected from 60-year-old computer code
Researchers discovered long-lost computer code and used it to resurrect the early chatbot ELIZA.
Cigarettes with less nicotine may help some smokers quit
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a rule to drastically reduce the amount of…
Survivors of the LA fires will face a complex blend of mental health challenges
Logistical needs, like employment and housing, along with psychological needs must be met after disasters…
Doorbell camera captures 1st-ever video of the sound and sight of a meteorite crash-landing
A doorbell camera recorded a rare video of the moment a meteorite fell outside a…
Under new law, cops bust famous cartoonist for AI-generated child sex abuse images
Late last year, California passed a law against the possession or distribution of child sex…
Parents really do have favorites, study suggests
Parents are more likely to favor daughters and more-agreeable children, new research suggests, although the…
James Webb telescope captures 1st ‘mid-infrared’ flare from Milky Way’s supermassive black hole
The James Webb Space Telescope has captured a mid-infrared picture of Sagittarius A*, filling in…
Camera owner asks Canon, skies: Why is it $5/month for webcam software?
Photography enthusiasts pay a lot for their very powerful cameras. How much more should they…
GM faces ban on selling driver data that can be used to raise insurance rates
General Motors and its subsidiary OnStar agreed to a settlement that prohibits them from sharing…
Hollywood mourns the loss of David Lynch
Visionary filmmaker David Lynch—whose work spanned midnight movie staples like Eraserhead (1977), neo-noir psychological thrillers…
‘Sexy’ pterosaur tail should have been nightmare for flying. How did it work?
The first pterosaurs had a sail-like tensioning system for flying with potentially cumbersome tail vanes,…
Fitspiration images harm body image, while body positive content benefits both women and men
Viewing body-positive social media content, especially images, led to improved body image outcomes compared to…
