September 29, 2024The way you smile on LinkedIn, a dating platform, or in your passport photo reveals more about your personality than you might think: research shows that we can accurately estimate key character traits of others based on how someone smiles in their photograph Science
September 29, 2024New study reveals a countdown to save oceans from plastic pollution | Researchers find that a 32% cut in plastic littering by 2035 is necessary to prevent further water pollution Science
September 29, 2024Single housing of juveniles accelerates early-stage growth but extends adult lifespan in African turquoise killifish Science
September 29, 2024China presents spacesuit for moon landing in 2030. China has revealed the design of the country’s first lunar spacesuit, marking another step towards its planned crewed moon landing by 2030. Science
September 29, 2024Researchers discovered a potential “pause button” in the earliest stages of human development. This state -embryonic diapause- is characterized by reduced cell division, slower development, and a decreased ability to attach to the uterine lining, and is restricted to a brief developmental period Science
September 29, 2024People with fewer and less-diverse gut microbes are more likely to have cognitive impairment, including dementia and Alzheimer’s. Consuming fresh fruit and engaging in regular exercise help promote the growth of gut microbiota, which may protect against cognitive impairment. Science
September 29, 2024Digital biomarkers shedding light on seasonality in mood disorders. Up to 30 percent of individuals with major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder display a seasonal pattern of symptoms. Physical activity is linked to depressed state, daylength and sunlight intensity Science
September 29, 2024Mapping biological influences on the human plasma proteome beyond the genome (2024) Science