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Children with ADHD who also experience severe emotional outbursts show distinct differences in brain structure and connectivity, according to a new study published in Psychological Medicine. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)...

Science Focus

Schadenfreude, the experience of pleasure at the misfortune of others, is a very common emotion. It may seem mean-spirited, vindictive even, but if you have ever felt guilt about the satisfaction you experienced when someone else messed...

Scientific American

NASA is targeting April 1 to launch a crew of four astronauts on a journey around the moon that will set the tone for the agency’s lunar exploration ambitions

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A reconstructed Bronze Age loom from Cabezo Redondo reveals advanced textile production, including potential early twill weaving, suggesting a shift toward more complex fabrics and wool use. Researchers have analyzed and partially rebuilt...

The Guardian

The US health secretary says he is a big fan of peptides. Many are promising drugs, but the only way to know their utility is proper clinical trials Robert F Kennedy Jr, the US health secretary, is a chaotic person, but his Make America...

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A new study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders provides evidence that while depression in early adolescence is linked to various cognitive difficulties at first, most of these issues do not persist as teens grow older. The...

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Researchers decoded Teotihuacan symbols as an early Uto-Aztecan writing system, possibly linked to Nahuatl speakers and reshaping theories about the city’s people. More than 2,000 years ago, Teotihuacan was a major city in central Mexico,...

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Ancient Brazilian communities hunted whales earlier than previously thought, using advanced technologies. The discovery reshapes views of early maritime societies and provides new ecological insights. Whaling dates back much deeper in...

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Prof Børge Nordestgaard is a clinician and scientist in the Department of Clinical Medicine at the University of Copenhagen, in Denmark. He’s spent his career studying cholesterol and heart disease, and was awarded the 2020 Marie and...

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A fossil discovery from Alabama reveals a rare and dramatic glimpse into the dangers of Cretaceous oceans, where even top predators were vulnerable. The oceans covering North America during the Cretaceous period were filled with life....

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An analysis of Cannabis & Me study data found that childhood trauma, particularly emotional and physical abuse, is strongly associated with paranoia. Furthermore, the study revealed that heavy cannabis use amplifies these symptoms,...

Scientific American

This familiar phenomenon has puzzled researchers for centuries, but experiments are finally making sense of its unruly behaviors

NPR Science

The volcanologist on the island of Vanuatu who walks barefoot over cooled lava fields tells NPR's Don Gonyea how to see nature at its most primeval.

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A recent study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders suggests that limiting social media use to one hour per day can reduce feelings of loneliness among young adults experiencing symptoms of depression and anxiety. The findings...

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A new imaging approach is shedding light on one of cell biology’s most elusive questions: how lipids are organized and sorted within membranes. Cell membranes are far from simple barriers. They are highly organized landscapes made up of...

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Honeybees fly consistent, landmark-guided routes with remarkable precision, revealing better navigation than their waggle dance suggests. A research team at the University of Freiburg, led by neurobiologist and behavioral biologist Prof....

The Guardian

The latest research suggests there’s far more to good fortune than mere accident When the founder of Panasonic, Kōnosuke Matsushita, was asked what quality he valued most in job candidates, his answer baffled everyone: whether they were...

The Guardian

Anatomy of one of least studied human organs could improve outcomes for women who have pelvic surgery Almost 30 years after the intricate web of nerves inside the penis was plotted out, the same mapping has finally been completed for one...

Ars Technica

When George W. Maschke applied to work for the FBI in 1994, he had already held a security clearance for over 11 years. The government had deemed him trustworthy through his career in the Army. But soon, a machine and a man would not come...

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Scientists have uncovered a surprisingly large reserve of “silent synapses” in the adult brain—unused neural connections that can be rapidly activated to store new memories. Learning something new without erasing what you already know is...

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A recent study published in Collabra: Psychology has found that the emotional benefits of crying depend heavily on the reasons behind the tears. While people often assume that a good cry provides immediate emotional relief, the research...

Universe Today

For decades, astronomers thought they knew that pulsars broadcast their signatight beams of radio waves fired from near the surface, close to the magnetic poles. A new study of nearly 200 of the fastest spinning pulsars in the universe has...

Universe Today

The Sun doesn't just pump out light and heat, it blasts a continuous stream of charged particles across the Solar System, and that solar wind is far more complex than it looks. Hidden within it are waves that act as invisible middlemen,...

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Scientists have set a new record for superconductivity at normal pressure, bringing the field closer to practical, real-world applications. Researchers at the University of Houston have achieved a major milestone in the race toward...

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Ultrathin nanotube films absorb terahertz waves, boosting 6G performance and enabling advanced shielding and medical applications. Researchers at Skoltech, working with colleagues from KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden, have...

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A new hybrid AI approach may drastically cut energy use while improving reliability. Artificial intelligence is not just changing software. It is also driving a sharp rise in electricity use. In the United States alone, AI systems and data...

Universe Today

Finding another Earth is one of the greatest scientific challenges of our time and the biggest obstacle isn't the distance, it's the glare. An Earth like planet orbiting a Sun like star is ten billion times fainter than its host. A team of...

Universe Today

Twelve million light years away, a galaxy is throwing a tantrum on a cosmic scale. M82, the Cigar Galaxy is forming stars at ten times the rate of our own Milky Way, and all that frenzied activity has been blasting superheated gas outward...

Universe Today

Asteroids don’t get the love they deserve. They don’t get “cool points” because they’re not a planet or a potential life-harboring moon. They’re “just a bunch of rocks”. But asteroids are so much more, as they are time capsules of the...

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An analysis of the World Happiness Report data and a global study of gender beliefs found that countries with stronger precarious manhood beliefs tend to have lower national happiness, but also lower GDP, lower life expectancy, lower...

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A new RNA-based therapy aims to address one of cardiology’s most persistent challenges: the heart’s inability to regenerate after injury. After a heart attack, restoring blood flow is often only part of the battle. Even when blocked...

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Speed-of-processing cognitive training in older adults significantly reduced dementia risk over 20 years, outperforming memory and reasoning training. Its adaptive, implicit learning approach may explain the benefit. Adults ages 65 and...

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Pink noise—often promoted as a sleep aid—may actually worsen sleep by reducing REM sleep, while simple foam earplugs offer far better protection against nighttime noise, according to a new study published in Sleep. Environmental noise—such...

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A once-niche herbal drug is now sparking a nationwide surge in poisonings, hospitalizations, and deaths. A new analysis from UVA Health reveals a sharp rise in calls to U.S. poison centers related to kratom, a drug commonly sold in vape...

Universe Today

Liquid water is considered essential for life. Surprisingly, however, stable conditions that are conducive to life could exist far from any sun. A research team from the Excellence Cluster ORIGINS at LMU and the Max Planck Institute for...

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New research published in Drug and Alcohol Dependence provides evidence that experiencing depression symptoms alongside cannabis use is linked to less efficient communication across the brain compared to cannabis use alone. The study...

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Artificial Intelligence This New Benchmark Could Expose AI’s Biggest WeaknessMark Sullivan | Fast Company “The influential AI researcher François Chollet has long argued that the field measures intelligence incorrectly, that...

Popular Science

After almost 90,000 votes, Austrian photographer Josef Stefan’s image (seen below) of a lynx batting a rodent like a toy took the top prize of Wildlife Photographer of the Year Nuveen People’s Choice Award 2026. “The journey to take this...

Scientific American

Atmospheric scientist Perry Samson was doing fieldwork when he was unexpectedly caught inside a tornado—making him one of the few such people who have lived to tell the tale

Science Focus

High cholesterol is a ‘silent killer’ and one of the biggest health problems affecting the world today. According to the CDC, around 86 million US adults have elevated cholesterol levels, putting them at an increased risk of heart attacks,...

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Scientists found extensive freshwater beneath the Great Salt Lake, offering new insights into groundwater flow and potential environmental solutions. A new study is shedding light on what could be a vast underground freshwater reservoir...

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A global analysis of more than 3,100 surging glaciers reveals a dynamic and unevenly distributed phenomenon that challenges conventional expectations about glacier retreat. While most of the world’s glaciers are steadily shrinking as...

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When artificial intelligence steps in to make decisions for people during social interactions, human partners respond with less trust, fairness, and cooperation, ultimately leading to worse outcomes for everyone involved. However, when...

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Household habits drive water use, and changing them through behavioral insights and real-time feedback is key to reducing shortages. Changing everyday habits, such as how people shower, report leaks, and flush toilets, could help reduce...

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Learn more about Huntington's Disease, what causes it, and how close science is coming to finding effective treatments. 

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A recent study published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence suggests that poor sleep in people with alcohol use disorder is closely linked to heightened negative emotions and specific changes in brain activity. The findings...

Popular Science

When taking care of injured birds, sometimes a hands-off approach is the best place to start. And that’s exactly what was in store for two great-horned owls (Bubo virginianus) in the caring hands of the team at the Stanislaus Wildlife Care...