Lonely individuals tend to think and talk in an unusual way, study finds
Two neuroimaging studies found that lonely individuals’ neural representations of well-known celebrities diverged from those…
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What delusions can tell us about the cognitive nature of belief
Beliefs are convictions of reality that we accept as true. They provide us with the…
Space photo of the week: Hubble uncovers the true identity of an odd galaxy — and it’s not spiral or elliptical
The Hubble Space Telescope captured an image of NGC 4694, a galaxy that possesses unusual…
Separated fathers struggle to maintain contact with children, especially daughters, study finds
Parental separation can strain family bonds, but the effects are not evenly distributed between mothers…
Why aren’t we crushed by the weight of Earth’s atmosphere?
Earth’s atmosphere is heavy, so why doesn’t it weigh us down more?
Cognitive reflection linked to better decisions in aviation emergencies
Decision-making can mean the difference between safety and disaster in aviation. New research published in…
Elizabeth Warren calls for crackdown on Internet “monopoly” you’ve never heard of
US Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Congressman Jerry Nadler of New York have called…
Pornography’s role in shaping risky sexual norms in young adults
A new longitudinal study published in Psychology of Popular Media has found that increased pornography…
COVID-19 lockdowns linked to accelerated brain aging in adolescents, particularly in girls
A longitudinal neuroimaging study of adolescents found that their brains underwent accelerated aging between 2018…
Black hole quiz: How supermassive is your knowledge of the universe?
Black holes have captivated scientists for more than a century. How well do you know…
Tens of millions of devices are thrown away each year — and the rise of generative AI will only make this worse
Generative AI could saddle the planet with heaps more hazardous waste than ever before.
Green spoonworm: The female tentacle monsters that turn males into ‘living testicles’
This bright green sea creature contains a toxic pigment that protects it from predators, kills…
Can massage help with ADHD? Study finds reduced hyperactivity and inattention
A new study published in Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice provides preliminary evidence that tactile…
Tweaking non-neural brain cells can cause memories to fade
“If we go back to the early 1900s, this is when the idea was first…
‘It might pave the way for novel forms of artistic expression’: Generative AI isn’t a threat to artists — it’s an opportunity to redefine art itself
Rather than fearing the rise of generative AI, new technologies may allow creatives to define…
Aurora activity is just getting started. Here’s why the best northern lights are yet to come.
Discover why the best aurora displays occur after solar maximum, and why 2026-2027 could be…
Dynamic brain connectivity distinguishes conscious and unconscious states
Our brains are remarkably dynamic, constantly shifting between states of activity that reflect our thoughts,…
Where would a compass point in outer space?
On Earth, the magnetic field of our planet points a compass north, but in space,…
Spies hack Wi-Fi networks in far-off land to launch attack on target next door
One of 2024’s coolest hacking tales occurred two years ago, but it wasn’t revealed to…
The good, the bad, and the ugly behind the push for more smart displays
After a couple of years without much happening, smart displays are in the news again.…
Ted Cruz wants to overhaul $42B broadband program, nix low-cost requirement
Emboldened by Donald Trump’s election win, Republicans are seeking big changes to a $42.45 billion…
Refurbished heart pacemakers work like new
“Old” pacemakers may still work for years, so doctors are refurbishing used devices and donating…
The hidden power of light to guide your body’s sleep, energy, and digestion
Exposure to light is crucial for our physical and mental health, as this and future…
Amazon pours another $4B into Anthropic, OpenAI’s biggest rival
On Friday, Anthropic announced that Amazon has increased its investment in the AI startup by…
