A study reveals that prolonged mental exertion leads to changes in the brain's frontal cortex, resembling sleep activity, which heightens aggressive behaviors. This finding supports the idea that ...

Alcohol use among U.S. adults escalated during the COVID-19 pandemic and remained elevated afterwards, reveals a recent study ...

Microplastics in the atmosphere may be altering weather and climate by facilitating ice formation in clouds. Penn State ...

Model simulations offer insights into the fundamental properties of the solar magnetic field. New studies suggest that the Sun, like Earth, has polar vortices influenced by its magnetic environment. U ...

In 1980, the eruption of Mount St. Helens devastated local ecosystems, but an experimental introduction of gophers has demonstrated a long-term positive impact on the soil and plant life. Scientists ...

These "never words" can be harmful when spoken by clinicians to patients and families facing serious illness. Seriously ill patients and their families experience intense emotional suffering, and ...

Researchers created a single-step device using redox electrodialysis and electrosorption to capture and destroy diverse PFAS chemicals, aiming to address contamination in water and industrial ...

Nijmegen master's students predict that LISA, an upcoming space antenna project by the ESA, will detect stronger ...

Groundbreaking Scottish research traces cognitive changes from age 11 to 82, providing unprecedented insights into brain health across a lifetime. A landmark 25-year research program has revealed ...

Recent research identifies 16 human nerve cell types, revealing complex sensory responses and challenging traditional views on nerve specificity. In a new study published in Nature Neuroscience, ...

A new study reveals that bone-cracking hyenas uniquely maintain bite efficiency as their teeth wear, unlike other carnivores.

A study of older adults in Australia and the U.S. indicates that cholesterol levels that fluctuate significantly from year to ...