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Scientists have redesigned zinc oxide particles to create a mineral sunscreen that protects against ultraviolet radiation without leaving such a noticeable white cast. The SPF 30 formula could make sunscreen easier and…
Background Exercise is a first-line treatment for women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). However, research findings reveal that women with PCOS report low exercise motivation due to PCOS stigma-related stress and…
Childhood maltreatment (CM) is a well-known risk factor for a wide range of adult mental disorders. However, little is known about the role of CM in trichotillomania (TTM) and skin-picking disorder (SPD). The current…
Infertility psychological distress (IPD) is a prevalent condition influenced by a complex interplay of demographic, clinical, and psychosocial factors. However, the longitudinal progression of IPD remains poorly…
Background Self-esteem and psychological well-being are fundamental pillars of individuals’ integral development, especially during the university stage, when students face multiple personal challenges and intense…
Although team knowledge heterogeneity is widely viewed as a catalyst of creativity, empirical evidence—particularly across levels—remains limited. Drawing on social cognitive theory, this study proposes a multilevel…
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, a team of researchers discovered a new species of monkey and formed deep friendship along the way.
Talk therapy provides lasting relief from depression, with the benefits persisting for several years after treatment ends. A new, large meta-analysis evaluating tens of thousands of patients tracked ...
Karolinska Institutet accounts for the single largest share of all academic medical research conducted in Sweden. The research ...
A UAB-led study finds that multiple myeloma returning within three years of intensive frontline treatment should be classified as functional high-risk, while T-cell redirecting therapies show ...
An unprecedented rescue mission is underway to save a valuable space observatory before it burns up in Earth's atmosphere.
Swifts have nested in Jerusalem's Western Wall since biblical times. Now one Israeli paraglider is trying to save them.
Scientists may have uncovered one reason coffee is repeatedly associated with healthier aging and lower disease risk. Compounds in coffee appear to activate NR4A1, a receptor that helps protect cells from stress…
A new study published in the American Journal of Political Science suggests that support for authoritarian leaders can spread socially among citizens in established democracies. By exposing ...
Editor in Chief Nancy Shute discusses the history of unethical practices in research on human remains and the progress toward more ethical standards.
MCID (minimal clinically important difference) is an important technique in the medical field, including mental health. And AI can be used too. It's an AI Insider scoop.
Parasite-induced cases of explosive diarrhea are sweeping the United States. Containing the outbreak won’t be easy.
The lab-made cells open a window into what’s possible for synthetic life, researchers say.
Biological anthropologist Fatimah Jackson is leading an effort to prevent history from repeating.
Solve the math puzzle from our August 2026 issue, in which a family investigates an odd happening.
The larvae of a beetle native to South and Central America, the critters are the perfect solution to sticky problem: How to prepare an animal skeleton for scientific use.
Whether UAP reports reflect an external reality or a psychological perception, the field of psychology has a scientific and ethical responsibility to investigate.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 29, July 2026.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 29, July 2026.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 29, July 2026. The timing of behavioral responses is among the most robust signatures of cognitive processing—with easier, more accurate, and more…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 29, July 2026. SignificanceAI-based tools for protein structure prediction have transformed structural biology, yet their limitations remain incompletely…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 29, July 2026. SignificanceActive materials, from biological microswimmers to synthetic microrobots, defy conventional equilibrium physics, making their…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 29, July 2026. SignificanceElectrochemically doped polymer (semi)conductors have distinctive features and form factors that make them of interest for use…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 29, July 2026. SignificanceIn the mid 20th century, mathematicians discovered that 4-dimensional spaces, called 4-manifolds, display subtleties not…
Analysis of six mummies from ancient Egypt challenges the idea that the bows and daggers buried with some royal women were merely ceremonial.
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