Debunking Freud: Suppressing Negative Thoughts May Be Good for Mental Health
The commonly-held belief that attempting to suppress negative thoughts is bad for our mental health could be wrong, according to a new study from scientists…
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Cambridge Researchers Discover New Way To Measure Dark Energy
Researchers from the University of Cambridge have discovered a new way to measure dark energy – the mysterious force that makes up more than two-thirds…
Scientists Discover “Startling” Levels of Hidden Mental Health Symptoms Among Autoimmune Disease Patients
Experts urge immediate mental health assistance for patients with autoimmune diseases. Over 50% of patients with autoimmune disorders suffer from mental health issues like depression…
Biological Masterpiece – Evolution Wired Human Brains To Act Like Supercomputers
Scientists now possess a mathematical model that closely mirrors the way the human brain interprets visual data. Researchers have confirmed that human brains are naturally…
Seeing the Invisible: New Method Makes Infrared Light Visible at Room Temperature
Quantum-derived findings might significantly simplify the detection of mid-infrared light at room temperatures. Researchers from the University of Birmingham and the University of Cambridge have…
Unraveling the Secrets to Brain Diseases – When Proteins Get Stuck at Solid
Viewing proteins at the nanoscale offers insights for treating neurodegenerative diseases. Many diseases affecting the brain and nervous system are linked to the formation of…
MS Progression Genetic Breakthrough: New Discovery Paves the Way for Treatment
First Genetic Marker for Multiple Sclerosis Severity Identified A groundbreaking study encompassing over 22,000 people with multiple sclerosis (MS) has unearthed the first genetic variant…
Shattering Conventional Wisdom – Surprising Discovery Could Transform the Future of Electrochemical Devices
Researchers from the University of Cambridge have unveiled a surprising discovery that holds the potential to reshape the landscape of electrochemical devices. This new insight…
Largest-Ever Study of the Genetics of the Brain Identifies How the Brain Is Organized
The largest-ever study of the genetics of the brain which analyzed around 36,000 brain scans, has pinpointed over 4,000 genetic factors associated with brain structure….
Reduced Grey Matter in Specific Brain Areas Linked to Teenage Smoking and Nicotine Addiction
Researchers find a link between reduced grey matter in specific brain areas and the inclination to start smoking during adolescence, potentially escalating nicotine addiction. A…
Existing Drugs Could Treat Poxviruses – Such As Monkeypox and Smallpox
Scientists have uncovered the mechanism by which poxviruses bypass cellular defenses and have identified existing drugs that can prevent this evasion. Researchers examining the methods…
Scientists Discover Genetic Secret of Virgin Birth
For the first time, scientists have identified a genetic cause of virgin birth, and once activated, this ability is inherited by subsequent generations of females….
A Unique “Bawdy Bard” Act – Researchers Discover Extremely Rare Forms of Medieval Literature in a 15th-Century Manuscript
An unprecedented record of medieval live comedy performance has been identified in a 15th-century manuscript. These boisterous texts – which include jests at the expense…
Your Pet Could Be at Risk – Beware of Raw Pheasant Dog Food
Researchers examined samples of unprocessed pheasant dog food and found that a significant number of these samples contained elevated levels of lead, which could potentially…
A Shield Against Anxiety and Depression: Mindfulness Courses Improve Mental Health
A recent study conducted by the University of Cambridge reveals that adults who partake in mindfulness courses exhibit less symptoms of anxiety and depression for…
Revealed: Face of Teen VIP Buried 1400 Years Ago – Secrets of Trumpington Cross Woman
The face of a 16-year-old woman, laid to rest near Cambridge (UK) in the 7th century, with the remarkably unique gold and garnet (the ‘Trumpington…
Arctic’s Melting Glaciers Reveal Hidden Methane Time Bomb
Shrinking Arctic glaciers are uncovering bubbling groundwater springs that release large amounts of methane, a potent greenhouse gas, according to a study in Nature Geoscience….
New Obesity Breakthrough: Protein Molecular Structure Discovery Could Unlock Fat Burning
Researchers have uncovered the molecular structure of the protein UCP1, which allows brown fat tissue to burn calories as heat. This breakthrough could pave the…
