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Medical Xpress / Discovery of key brain repair mechanism in vascular dementia reveals promising therapeutic target
A new study from UCLA Health has uncovered how inflammation in brain blood vessels exacerbates damage in vascular dementia and demonstrated that targeting this process with a repurposed drug can promote brain repair and functional ...
Tech Xplore / Why human empathy still matters in the age of AI
A new international study finds that people place greater emotional value on empathy they believe comes from humans—even when the exact same response is generated by artificial intelligence.
Phys.org / New gecko discoveries hint at hidden depths of wildlife haven in Cambodia
Several gecko species found during a series of surveys in a remote region of Cambodia have been confirmed as new to science. And these new discoveries may not be the last in this potentially rich wildlife haven. The research ...
Medical Xpress / How tennis takes a toll: The leg and foot injuries players need to watch out for
When Novak Djokovic limped out of the 2024 French Open with a torn meniscus in his knee, all eyes turned to whether he'd be fit for Wimbledon. And when Nick Kyrgios pulled out of Wimbledon for the third year running earlier ...
Medical Xpress / One in three Florida third graders have untreated cavities: How parents can protect their children's teeth
"He hides his smile in every school photo," Jayden's mother told me, holding up a picture of her 6-year-old son.
Medical Xpress / How the brain supports social processing as people age
Because aging weakens cognitive skills, older people can struggle to read difficult social cues. A brain region involved in attention and arousal—the locus coeruleus (LC)—helps with complex tasks, and its connections ...
Medical Xpress / Using music to explore the dynamics of emotions
How does the human brain track emotions and support transitions between these emotions? In a new eNeuro paper, Matthew Sachs and colleagues, from Columbia University, used music and an advanced approach for assessing brain ...
Phys.org / Scientists look to black holes to know exactly where we are in the Universe. But phones and Wi-Fi are blocking the view
The scientists who precisely measure the position of Earth are in a bit of trouble. Their measurements are essential for the satellites we use for navigation, communication and Earth observation every day.
Medical Xpress / From sore muscles to smartwatches and stubborn belly fat: Answers to six of the most common fitness questions
In a world flooded with fitness fads and "quick-fix" workout plans, solid evidence can often get drowned out. Yet the science is clear: jogging for just five to ten minutes a day can lower your risk of dying from heart disease ...
Phys.org / Air quality isn't just bad in cities. Here's why and how we're tracking pollution from upland fires
Early one October afternoon in 2023, thick gray smoke drifted across Sheffield's western skyline. As much of the city became blanketed, residents turned to social media to complain about "bonfire smoke," while others were ...
Phys.org / African women are key to fighting climate change. These are the green skills they will need
Women are an important and often underutilized human resource in Africa. They've faced many problems historically. Limited access to land, finance, education and decision-making platforms have meant that women across Africa ...
Medical Xpress / What happens to your brain when you watch videos online at faster speeds than normal
Many of us have gotten into the habit of listening to podcasts, audiobooks and other online content at increased playback speeds. For younger people, it might even be the norm. One survey of students in California, for instance, ...
