Corporal Punishment Changes Brain Activity, Increases Anxiety and Depression
It is generally advised not to spank children due to the negative consequences that have been linked to corporal punishment in decades of research. These…
It is generally advised not to spank children due to the negative consequences that have been linked to corporal punishment in decades of research. These…
According to a new study by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), CO2 in the deep Earth may be more active than…
Astronomers have discovered that planet formation in our young Solar System began far earlier than previously thought, with planet building blocks growing at the same…
Researchers at Oxford University and the University of Birmingham have made a major breakthrough in cancer treatment by creating the first human bone marrow “organoids”…
New research reveals the mechanisms behind pathogen spillovers and a way to predict and prevent them. Preserving and restoring natural habitats could help prevent the…
Scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital are reporting the most comprehensive study to date describing the variations in drug response across different genetic subtypes…
There are many reasons to enjoy a cup of ruby red hibiscus tea, including its ability to warm the body in the winter, boost the…
The configuration of the polar vortex may have played a role in unleashing bitter cold followed by record warmth in North America. December 2022 and…
A new study has used postmortem brain tissue to examine genomic differences in individuals with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. A study led by researchers at…
Walter Cunningham was an American astronaut who served as the lunar module pilot on the Apollo 7 mission in 1968. He was selected as an…
One potential application: Enhancing the sensitivity of atomic magnetometers used to measure the alpha waves emitted by the human brain. Scientists are increasingly seeking to…
Human research, space botany, and tiny satellites filled the research schedule aboard the International Space Station (ISS) on Wednesday, January 4, 2022. The seven Expedition…
Cephalopods were found to have similar brain development to vertebrates in a new study. Cephalopods, which include octopuses, squid, and cuttlefish, exhibit impressive behaviors such…
According to the Global Ayahuasca Survey, 70% of respondents reported experiencing physical adverse effects and 55% reported experiencing mental health adverse effects. However, only 2.3%…
The study provides some of the first evidence of a link between muscle weakness and acceleration of biological age, according to researchers. People age at…
The quake lasted four hours and identified layering in the crust that could indicate a meteoroid impact. The 4.7 magnitude temblor happened in May 2022…
A new study from psychologists at the University of Cambridge has found that young people who perceive themselves as coming from poorer backgrounds than their…
A new characterization tool was developed by a team of scientists, allowing them to gain unique insight into a possible alternative material for solar cells….