September 17, 2024COVID-19 vaccine refusal is driven by deliberate ignorance and cognitive distortions Science
September 17, 20243,200-year-old ancient Egyptian barracks contains sword inscribed with ‘Ramesses II’ Science
September 17, 2024NASA’s Voyager 1 probe swaps thrusters in tricky fix as it flies through interstellar space Science
September 17, 2024Autistic adults experience complex emotions, a revelation that could shape better therapy for neurodivergent people. To a group of autistic adults, giddiness manifests like “bees”; small moments of joy like “a nice coffee in the morning”; anger starts with a “body-tensing” boil, then headaches. Science
September 17, 2024Researchers have discovered a new link between the gut and the brain | Swallowing nutritious food causes the release of the feel-good chemical serotonin in larvae. The findings open the door to developing new treatments for eating disorders. Science
September 17, 2024Evidence of 3600 chemicals known to be used in food contact (packaging, cookware, etc) also detected in humans; ~25% of known food contact chemicals. Groups like bisphenols, PFAS are often tested while others like synthetic antioxidants & oligomers little is known of their presence or fate in humans Science
September 17, 2024A study on around 10,000 kids found that those with the most disturbed sleep at age 10 had the highest rates of suicidal thoughts and behaviours by age 12. The researchers say that sleep could be a potential target to help prevent youth suicide. Science
September 17, 2024Archaeologists May Have Narrowed Down the Location Where Modern Humans And Neanderthals Became One Science