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Researchers provide new insight into the genetic origins of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The study suggests that, contrary to long-standing beliefs, siblings with ASD may share more of their father's genome. The inves...

Researchers have uncovered a crucial link between depression and the immune system. A new study reveals microglial cells, a type of immune cell in the brain, are less active in individuals with depression.

Better understanding the brain patterns linked to persistent pain could open the door to new treatments

Guilt-prone individuals have been identified as less likely to accept bribes, particularly if it results in harm to others. A new study explored the connection between personality traits and corruption tendencies.

After being shot in the head, a soldier in the Spanish Civil War woke up to find a world that's completely backward.

Researchers discovered a mechanism linking high sugar consumption to an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease. The study found elevated blood glucose and increased sugar intake can lead to the proliferation of amyloid pl...

Robotic voices with a charismatic tone can positively influence the creative performance of teams. Researchers designed a social robot's speech to sound charismatic, employing a confident, passionate tone and tested its ...

Viewing images of the same food item multiple times can lead to a feeling of fullness. The study found that when participants viewed the same food picture 30 times, they subsequently chose smaller portion sizes compared ...

A 1987 treaty to ban ozone-destroying gases helped delay the first Arctic summer with no ice, which is now projected to happen by 2037 at the earliest

Researchers used artificial intelligence to predict how enzymes interact with various substrates. The team developed an AI model that can accurately predict whether an enzyme can work with a particular molecule.

Regular physical activity can reduce bleeding in individuals with intracerebral hemorrhage. Analyzing data from 686 patients, researchers found that those who reported regular physical activity had significantly smaller ...

Researchers successfully recorded data directly from the brains of individuals suffering from chronic pain caused by stroke or amputation. This milestone, accomplished using machine learning tools, identified specific br...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a gene therapy for dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa, also known as butterfly disease.

From a dummy-driven Tesla, to a giant disco ball, to U.S. presidents' hair, here are some of the weirdest things humans have put into space.

From meeting an older version of yourself in virtual reality to writing letters from the future, these evidence-based tricks can help you make better decisions today

Scientists present a hypothesis dubbed "Cytoelectric Coupling" suggesting electrical fields within the brain can manipulate neuronal sub-cellular components, optimizing network stability and efficiency. They propose thes...

Did you know that wires can be used to ionize air to make a loudspeaker? Simply put, it's possible to generate sound by creating an electric field in a set of parallel wires, aka a plasma transducer, strong enough to ion...

Scientists have revealed how butterflies evolved and took over the world in a new tree of life.

A WWF report catalogues a cornucopia of plants and animals newly identified in the Greater Mekong region in 2021 and 2022, but many of them are endangered

Archaeologists in Armenia have unearthed the remains of a 3,000-year-old bakery that still contains heaps of wheat flour.

Researchers from QuTech improved the so-called "Andreev spin qubit" in a critical way and believe it can become a prime candidate in the pursuit of a perfect qubit. The new type of qubit is created in a more reliable and...

Scientists uncovered a "biomarker" for chronic pain in the brains of four patients and are using the data to develop a new brain stimulation therapy.