The number of known exoplanets has veritably exploded in recent years, with more than 5,000 worlds beyond our solar system now known. But there’s a catch: The worlds we’ve found are typically those ea

Having good social connections is linked to better brain health and a longer life. Having quality social connections can improve our brain and overall health. Photo: UNSW. Spending time with loved o

Contrary to popular belief, firearm deaths in the United States are statistically more likely in small towns, not major cities, according to new research. Across the country, gun suicides are more com

Mild traumatic brain injury – concussion – results from a blow or jolt to the head. It can occur as a result of a fall, a sports injury or from a cycling accident or car crash, for example. But despit

An underwater image of an Amazon river dolphin, one of the mammalian species sequenced by the Zoonomia Project, in Brazil’s Anavilhanas National Park. Despite decades of advancements in genomics, we

Among families with children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, Johns Hopkins University researchers say they have found a link between chemical “marks” on DNA in the sperm of fathers and autist

Methods: The PCC participants had documented COVID-19 at least 6 weeks prior to enrollment. Healthy control participants had no prior history of COVID-19 and negative tests for SARS-CoV-2. Participant

A new study may help explain why people choose to include themselves in some photos – and it is not vanity. Researchers found that first-person photos (capturing the scene as it looks from one’s own

Thank you. Listen to this article using the player above. ✖ In a groundbreaking national study, researchers have discovered a significant association between obesity in preteens and their cognitive a

Comment on this story Comment Gift Article Share Narrated audio | Listen 11 min Ketogenic and paleo diets may be trendy, but they won’t do your heart any favors. That’s the conclusion of a report fr

The camps were identified using satellite images. According to the research team, they may have been part of a previously undiscovered Roman military campaign linked to the Roman takeover of the Nabat

We're using less energy when we rest than 30 years ago New study shows we're using less energy when resting than we once did A new study published today (Wednesday) in Nature Metabolism led by scien

Methylphenidate was rejected by the World Health Organization (WHO) for inclusion in their Essential Medicines List due to concerns regarding the quality and limitations of the available evidence for

STUDY 1: NEW AND EXPECTING PARENTS The Estonian parental leave reform is exceptional in that it did not include changes to any other entitlements besides the fathers’ leave extension, allowing us to i

Thank you. Listen to this article using the player above. ✖ Complete the form below to unlock access to ALL audio articles. Want to listen to this article for FREE? Amid rising evidence that additi

A world-first trial at UCL and UCLH has found a new genetic therapy for Alzheimer’s disease that is able to safely and successfully lower levels of the harmful tau protein known to cause the disease.

A series of four experiments has revealed that the same artwork is preferred less and perceived as less creative and awe-inducing when participants are told that it is made by artificial intelligence

Scientists at MIT have developed a synthetic system that can stem internal bleeding, to help more people survive long enough to reach a hospital after a traumatic injury. Two components come together

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — In a new study, scientists explored the links between three measures known to independently predict healthy aging: nutrient intake, brain structure and cognitive function. Their anal

In the United States suicide has become the second leading cause of premature death among those ages 10 to 24; it is the leading cause of death among teens ages 13 to 14. Researchers from Florida Atl

The latest developments in electronic skins (E-Skins) offer promising potential for the advancement of smart wearable technology. Until now, most existing artificial sensors haven't had the capabilit

Hand-held magnetic field imaging equipment could be used in construction safety and medical diagnostics. Existing magnetic field imaging equipment tends to be large and expensive, but this research m

A recent study examining the lasting impacts of the coronavirus concluded that people living with long COVID who suffer from anosmia -- the loss of smell -- experienced a significant shift in brain ac

Happiness can’t be bought, but nor does it depend mostly on one’s mindset, as many happiness surveys would suggest, according to a recent study by Cornell psychology researchers. They find that objec

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, melatonin was used by an estimated 1.3% of children in the US, most commonly for sleep, stress, and relaxation.1,2 Despite the lack of high-quality evidence to support

Wild horses live in complex social groups and can move an average distance of 9–16 kilometres in a day, and cover areas up to 40 km2 in one summer. In contrast, domestic horses are kept in enclosures

Peer-reviewed: This work was reviewed and scrutinised by relevant independent experts. Systematic review: This type of study is a structured approach to reviewing all the evidence to answer a specific

Studies have shown that consuming alcohol during pregnancy can alter the brain and behavioral development of gestating offspring. Currently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises agai

A gene in the brain driving anxiety symptoms has been identified by an international team of scientists. Critically, modification of the gene is shown to reduce anxiety levels, offering an exciting no

Then, in the second part of the study, we evaluated in healthy subjects the sensory perception (odor and taste) and acceptance of a commercial Italian “Amaro”, a bitter aromatic herbal liqueur, to evi

This is less than increases in air temperatures over the land - which have risen by more than 1.5C since preindustrial times. This is because much more energy is needed to heat water than land, and be

Sniffer dogs trained to detect viruses could be a cheaper, more efficient way to screen during times of pandemic, according to international researchers who tested dogs' ability to screen schoolchildr

People with dementia have protein build-up in astrocytes that may trigger abnormal antiviral activity and memory loss, according to a preclinical study by a team of Weill Cornell Medicine investigator

A microbe discovered in a volcanic hot spring gobbles up carbon dioxide “astonishingly quickly”, according to the scientists who found it. The researchers hope to utilise microbes that have naturally

While some ambitious high school students may load up on extracurricular activities to help them get into college, a new study suggests they may be trying too hard. Researchers at The Ohio State Univ

The development and patient studies for the new pertussis vaccine were carried out by the American company ILiAD Biotechnologies. The development of the vaccine was based on the BPZE1 strain of B. per