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Medical Xpress / Mitochondria may be missing link between mental health and brain function

A stressful year leads to anxiety. Lasting isolation gives way to depression. An old trauma nags until it becomes paralyzing. Psychological and social experiences shape the brain, potentially leading to mental health issues. ...

11 hours ago in Psychology & Psychiatry
Phys.org / Continuous spread: Raccoon roundworm detected in nine European countries

While the spread of raccoons in Europe is often discussed, their companion tends to remain unnoticed: The raccoon roundworm Baylisascaris procyonis arrived in Europe at the beginning of the 20th century with the first raccoons ...

11 hours ago in Biology
Tech Xplore / New study reveals that AI cannot fully write like a human

A world's first study shows that AI-generated writing continues to display distinct stylistic patterns that set it apart from human prose. Led by researchers at University College Cork (UCC), the research explores whether ...

12 hours ago in Machine learning & AI
Phys.org / Here's what determines whether your income level rises or falls

Your work usually determines whether you manage to earn a better income compared to people around you. But your work earnings rarely determine when your income falls. Economists call it income mobility. This means how easy ...

11 hours ago in Other Sciences
Phys.org / A cryogenic winter for tomorrow's accelerator

Behind every particle collision generated at the Large Hadron Collider is a multitude of technical feats. One of these is refrigeration on an industrial scale. To guide the particles, the thousands of superconducting magnets ...

11 hours ago in Physics
Tech Xplore / NASA, Boeing test how to improve performance of longer, narrower aircraft wings

The airliner you board in the future could look a lot different from today's, with longer, thinner wings that provide a smoother ride while saving fuel.

11 hours ago in Automotive
Medical Xpress / You have your mother's eyes and your father's heart disease—now what?

The American Heart Association says upcoming family holiday gatherings are a good time to talk about your family health history and how it can play an important role in heart disease.

12 hours ago in Cardiology
Phys.org / Video: Highlights of MBARI's deep-sea exploration in 2025

Dive in and meet some of the most stunning deep-sea animals that MBARI encountered in 2025. This year, our team spotted ultra-black fishes, sinuous siphonophores, curious crabs, spectacular sponges, and so many more dazzling ...

12 hours ago in Biology
Phys.org / Helping people and limiting damage: Researchers identify technology needs for disaster response

From floods and forest fires to earthquakes—the frequency and intensity of natural disasters is increasing. This also means an increase in the number of people affected and damage to infrastructure, with serious economic ...

7 hours ago in Earth
Medical Xpress / First pediatric heart and liver dual organ transplant performed

Children's Hospital Colorado (Children's Colorado) successfully performed the hospital's first-ever heart and liver dual organ transplant, with support from dozens of team members across 25 different multidisciplinary care ...

11 hours ago in Surgery
Medical Xpress / A realistic vision for the future of AI in mental health care

A new analysis examines a potential turning point for artificial intelligence in mental health care. The article, "Feasible but Fragile": An Inflection Point for Artificial Intelligence in Mental Health Care, reflects on ...

7 hours ago in Psychology & Psychiatry
Phys.org / Nudges aren't always good for society, economics study finds

Many scholars have assumed nudges—a small push that encourages better choices—are always good for society. But UC Berkeley Economics professor Dmitry Taubinsky says it's not that simple. Instead, policies that create ...

13 hours ago in Other Sciences