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Sunflower sea stars are critically endangered in the Pacific Ocean. University of Washington researchers are working with the Samish Indian Nation to bring this 24-armed creature back from the brink of extinction.
Legislative support for civil rights in Congress has grown over the past fifty years, but this support is increasingly divided by party. A new study indicates this polarization accelerated sharply during the 1990s and…
This study aimed to examine whether sleep quality mediates the association between competitive level and depressive symptoms among elite para-athletes in South Korea. A total of 104 elite para-athletes registered with…
Early life trauma might fundamentally alter how the body handles psychological stress. A new study reveals that adults with a history of childhood adversity show muted blood pressure responses during stressful tasks and…
A mouse study reveals that heavy alcohol use during adolescence alters hippocampal nerve cells, creating a lifelong sensitivity to alcohol. Fortunately, scientists found that a medication used for alcohol use disorders…
A recent study reveals that the insomnia drug lemborexant helps align how well patients think they slept with actual sleep data. This improved sleep perception is also linked to reduced daytime fatigue and better overall…
While social anxiety is usually associated with avoiding conflict, a new study reveals that socially anxious individuals who also possess traits of vulnerable narcissism are more likely to respond to perceived social…
New research suggests attending a local college basketball game can synchronize fans' heart rates and stimulate the release of oxytocin. These biological changes are linked to a stronger sense of unity and enjoyment…
When a politician is caught in a sex scandal, their spouse’s reaction can shape the public fallout. A new experiment reveals that voters judge unfaithful candidates far more harshly if their spouse decides to end the…
A common blood pressure medication shows promise for reducing anxiety, but a new study reveals a surprising catch: it alters how the brain processes distractions, affecting men’s and women’s focus in completely opposite…
Centanafadine represents a new class of ADHD medication that uniquely targets three major brain chemicals. By preventing the reuptake of dopamine, noradrenaline, and serotonin, the daily tablet reduces hyperactivity…
Scientists have uncovered why two seemingly opposite ways of targeting the same brain receptor can both promote weight loss. In mice, activating the GIP receptor in the brainstem reduced appetite, while blocking it in…
A recent study indicates that consumers with manipulative or self-centered personality traits are surprisingly hostile toward brands that share those characteristics. Rather than feeling a sense of loyalty, these…
Inflammation is now recognised as a core driver of coronary artery disease (CAD), operating alongside traditional lipid and thrombotic risk factors. Even ...
How does childhood stress affect mental health? New research shows that adversity, unpredictability and caregiving can shape mental health for years.
People all over the world consider morality a part of who they are. A large new study explores how age, gender, and cultural background shape whether individuals view their moral traits as a private compass or a public…
In recent years, “attention” has become increasingly important as a scientific and philosophical topic, as an object of empirical research, and more broadly, as a key concern in societal debates about the digital…
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly used in higher education, but its associations with studentsâ broader psychological outcomes remain uncertain. This cross-sectional study examined generative AI…
The constant increase in the use of virtual worlds in recent decades has raised concerns about their potential effects on usersâ mental health. However, the great heterogeneity of the scientific literature on this…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) makes it feasible to generate highly finished ads for pretesting, before final, human production. In this ‘proof of concept’ study, AI was used to make static and multi-shot video ads. When…
The present article describes a Spanish lexical decision dataset designed to support analyses of how orthographic letter-position coding relates to affective properties during visual word recognition. The dataset…
As animals learn to self-administer cocaine, specific brain networks rapidly expand and then shrink. Using advanced imaging, researchers discovered that the cells controlling this addictive habit constantly swap in and…
A recent study found that mirroring another person's smiles during a conversation accurately predicts our personal preferences. This subconscious facial mimicry turned out to be a better indicator of choices than our own…
Animals searching for water brought the forest to the city, perhaps sparking Brazil’s first yellow fever outbreak in decades.
A single dose of caffeine and L-theanine may help teens with ADHD ignore distractions. Recent brainwave data indicates this nutritional combination enhances the brain's ability to process visual information and prevents…
Necrotizing enterocolitis strikes premature babies with almost no warning. A new approach aims to detect it early with a quick, low-risk scan.
When predicting a relapse in psychotic symptoms, the quality of a person's social experience matters more than the amount of contact they have. A recent study indicates that tracking subjective social feelings via…
by Maarten Niemantsverdriet, Natalie Methorst, Sanne Yvet Hoek, Ageeth Knol, Agnes Marije Hoogland In recent decades, the field of pathology has been enriched by the development of molecular biology, enabling increased…
by Hubert Amu, Theodora Yayra Brinsley, Joshua Oppong Background Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) account for a large and growing share of global mortality, with the highest burden in low- and middle-income countries…
by Hui-ling Yan, Jia-yu Fu, Mao-ting Huang, Wen-ting Yi, Jia-jun Liu, Xiao-yan Huang, Yao Fang, Ling Zhao, Yun-shan Chen, Ying Zeng Background Inadequate bowel preparation (IBP) can impair the safety, efficiency, and…
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