Individuals who accept human evolution tend to exhibit reduced levels of prejudice compared to those who reject the scientific theory, according to new research published in the Journal of Personality

Research suggests that alcohol consumption and related harms increased during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. Studies reported increases in drinking to cope with stress,1 transplants for alco

Summary Background No effective pharmacological or non-pharmacological interventions exist for patients with long COVID. We aimed to describe recovery 1 year after hospital discharge for COVID-19, ide

Many people think the popular social media app TikTok is only used to post dancing videos, but there is evidence that people can find community and support through it. An article published in Drug and

Key Points Question What is the dose-response association between physical activity and incident depression in adults? Findings This systematic review and meta-analysis of 15 prospective studies inc

Pregnant mothers may need treatment for their medical conditions, such as mood disorder or epilepsy. The effects of such drug treatment on newborn brain network functions was examined in a study condu

New research provides evidence that encouraging people to seek discomfort can help to motivate psychological growth. The findings have been published in the journal Psychological Science. “In prior w

(coffeekai/iStock via Getty Images) Exposure to air pollutants – even at levels below World Health Organization air quality guidelines – may trigger a heart attack within the hour, according to a new

Study Design We used a test-negative case–control design to estimate vaccine effectiveness against symptomatic Covid-19 caused by the omicron variant as compared with the delta variant in persons 18

Synopsis Ultracold Fermions Go Round and Round A persistent current can develop in a system of interacting fermions trapped in a ring geometry at low temperatures. At low enough temperatures, an at

The seismometer placed on Mars by NASA’s InSight lander has recorded its two largest seismic events to date: a magnitude 4.2 and a magnitude 4.1 marsquake. The pair are the first recorded events to oc

U of A researcher says a more holistic view portrays the disease as much more preventable, easier to understand, and potentially, far more treatable. While cancer is a genetic disease, the genetic co

Psychopathic personality traits in adolescents are associated with delinquency and delinquency can contribute to future dating success for boys, according to new research published in the journal Evol

The drug MDMA (3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine) might not produce depressive “comedowns” when used in a controlled clinical setting, according to new research published in the Journal of Psychopharm

Abstract Background . Associations between vitamin D (VD) deficiency and the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection have been documented in cross-sectional population studies. Intervention studies in patients

The peopling of the Pacific is one of the most significant migrations in human history. And now an archaeological discovery on a small island in Papua New Guinea has recast the early scope of this set

Dingoes are genetically distinct from domestic dogs and their evolution has been shaped by Australia’s environment, scientists who have fully decoded the dingo genome have said. An international team

The oldest evidence of Homo erectus comes from an arid hillside near the border of Ethiopia and Kenya. Though the 1.9-million-year-old fossil is only a tiny shard, more complete, if more recent indivi

Scientists at Oxford University have developed a novel sensor made of incredibly thin strands of sapphire that can withstand extreme heat and radiation. The breakthrough is billed as a solution to a 2

Freshwater habitats are fragile pockets of exceptional biodiversity, study finds Ponds, lakes, rivers and streams cover only a tiny fraction of Earth's surface, yet they are home to a comparatively la

Ghosting, or ending a relationship by cutting contact without an explanation, has become a hot topic when it comes to dating. Many people partake in this practice in their love lives, but many others

When archaeologist Natalia Khamaiko first started digging in a vacant lot at 35 Spaska Street in Kyiv, Ukraine, in 2007, her expectations were low. Previous archaeological surveys had yielded little,

Propelling micrometre-sized drones using light only and exerting precise control: Physicists at the University of Würzburg have succeeded at this for the first time. Their microdrones are significantl

Christe, K. O., Wilson, W. W., Sheehy, J. A. & Boatz, J. A. N 5 +: a novel homoleptic polynitrogen ion as a high energy density material. Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 38, 2004–2009 (1999). Lauderdale, W. J.

Being subjected to unsupportive behaviors from a romantic partner appears to influence how the brain processes mistakes, according to new research published in the International Journal of Psychophysi

April 21 (Reuters) - Scientists have successfully bred a threatened species of coral as part of a project that hopes to restore damaged reefs off the coast of Florida that are under threat by a relati

Who hates magic? According to a new study published in Psychology of Aesthetics, Creativity, and the Arts, people who hate magic tend to be higher in interpersonal dominance and psychopathy, and lower

A salt substitute that contains less sodium was a cost-effective intervention for prevention of stroke and improved quality of life, according to an analysis published in the journal Circulation. A p

To this day, cavities and damage to enamel are repaired by dentists with the help of synthetic filling materials. There is no natural alternative to this. A new 3D model with human dental stem cells c

Prehistoric people created art by firelight, new research reveals Posted on 20 April 2022 Our early ancestors probably created intricate artwork by firelight, an examination of 50 engraved stones un

A team of astronomers, with the help of the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope (ESO’s VLT), have observed a new type of stellar explosion — a micronova. These outbursts happen on the

A popular dieting trend, intermittent fasting, may not offer much over traditional dieting for losing weight, according to a new randomized trial published this week. The study found that people livin

“Our results add to the growing body of evidence that air pollution has a part to play in COVID-19 and support the potential benefit of improving air quality,” says Olena Gruzieva, associate professor

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As we get older, we become kinder; a new study has linked this behavioral change, as well as overall life satisfaction, to the release of oxytocin from the brain A new study has linked life satisfact

Stop the clocks: Brisk walking may slow biological ageing process, study shows 20 April 2022 A new study of genetic data published today (Wednesday) of more than 400,000 UK adults has revealed a clea