September 13, 2024Parental burnout is most prevalent in Western countries characterized by high individualism. The gap between parenting ideals and realities and children socialised to put own desires first are key burnout drivers. In the past, children were more independent in public and less demanding at home. Science
September 13, 2024Development of a cancer risk model and mobile health application to inform the public about cancer risks and risk factors Science
September 13, 2024Choking under pressure: Brain neurons misfire when the stakes are highest | Scientists have uncovered a set of neurons misfire when the stakes are at their highest, sending poorer signals to the body that affects our actions in high-stakes situations in Rhesus monkeys. Science
September 13, 2024Martian ‘Spiders’ Re-Created in Lab for First Time – small, dark, spider-shaped features up to 1 km across. They supposedly form when spring sunshine falls on layers of carbon dioxide deposited over the dark winter months. A NASA team recreated these in simulated Martian conditions here on Earth. Science
September 13, 2024Winner of the 2024 Ig Nobel prize for Medicine goes to a Swiss, German and Belgian group for demonstrating that fake medicine that causes painful side-effects can be more effective in patients than fake medicine that does not cause painful side-effects (full-text link in comment). Science
September 13, 2024Research found people with sinus issues were around four times more likely to have anxiety and two times more likely to have depression. Likewise, the risk of developing sinus issues was higher in people with anxiety and depression. Science
September 13, 2024Amputated limbs and butchered horses uncovered in Battle of Waterloo ‘gore’ pit Science
September 12, 2024Tree-covered neighborhoods linked to lower ADHD risk in children. The study suggests that tree-covered areas might encourage children to be more physically active, which in turn could have positive effects on their neurodevelopment. Science
September 12, 2024Some cells can enter a ‘third state that lies beyond the traditional boundaries of life and death.’ Here’s how. Science