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Science X / That split-second panic when something rushes toward you may hinge on one deceptively simple sound cue
Those jolts of terror that seem to occur whenever a noise comes closer? While we assume that this is an age-old survival reaction, modern revelations show that there may be an easier explanation for what's occurring.
Medical Xpress / Lithium not working? Large-scale study highlights favorable treatment strategies for bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition estimated to affect between 1% and 3% of people worldwide. Its main symptoms include extreme mood swings, ranging from periods of high activity and emotional high (i.e., mania) ...
Phys.org / Locked in stone for 210 million years, this newly identified crocodile cousin was built to crush larger prey
On a fateful day 210 million years ago, two crocodile cousins about the size of jackals stood side-by-side amid the low ferns of a humid riverbank that would one day become northern New Mexico. One of the crocs, Hesperosuchus ...
Phys.org / Why Eurovision stays unpredictable after 70 years of copycats and rule changes
The Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) has been attracting millions of fans every year since it was launched back in 1956. At the same time, it represents a unique opportunity for research. Almost no other major cultural event ...
Medical Xpress / Blood vessels activate self-defense response that may slow atherosclerosis progression
A study by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions reveals a previously unrecognized way blood vessels can protect themselves from damage and slow the development of atherosclerosis. The findings, ...
Science X / Coffee doesn't just wake you up—a key biological pathway illuminates widespread health effects
For decades, research has linked coffee consumption to longer life and lower risk of chronic disease—but exactly how those benefits occur has remained unclear. Now, new research from the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine ...
Phys.org / Hidden plant molecules show up to 25 times stronger activity against Ebola and COVID-19
Scientists at the Université de Montréal's affiliated Montreal Clinical Research Institute (IRCM) have identified a new family of natural molecules with strong antiviral activity, notably against the Ebola virus and SARS-CoV-2, ...
Phys.org / Blood-based DNA marker tracks arsenic exposure and may predict toxicity risk
Public health experts estimate that more than 200 million people worldwide are exposed to arsenic through contaminated drinking water. Scientists know long-term exposure to arsenic is associated with increased risk of chronic ...
Phys.org / Solar radio bursts reveal hidden magnetic switchbacks near the sun, Parker Solar Probe data suggest
Solar radio bursts are intrinsically linked to the motion of their emitting source through the coronal and heliospheric plasma. Electron transport is mostly confined to magnetic field lines. These electrons move at a substantial ...
Phys.org / Canada proposes POET mission to hunt Earth-sized planets
Exoplanet science and the search for life beyond Earth continue to advance at break-neck speeds, with the number of confirmed exoplanets by NASA rapidly approaching 6,300, with 223 of those exoplanets being designated as ...
Medical Xpress / Scientists cautiously suggest GLP-1s are safe to use around pregnancy
A new study from the University of St Andrews suggests weight-loss drugs like Ozempic taken around pregnancy do not raise the risk of major birth defects. Published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, the ...
Tech Xplore / A probe into 'forever chemicals' in activewear lays bare fashion's greenwashing problem
Have you ever paid more for a product because a brand told you it was good for you and the planet? Many activewear shoppers do exactly this, trusting that the "healthy" image on the label matches what is actually in the fabric. ...
