Songs prep the brains of finches yet to hatch for a hot world

Zebra finches sing their young into biological preparedness for hot weather, all before they even leave the egg. As the heat punishes sun-crisped Australian woodlands, the adult birds make a…

Reciprocal Generosity is Abandoned Inside Unequal Social Relationships

Summary: A new study has redefined the understanding of human cooperation, proving that keeping a mental ledger of favors is an anomaly reserved for equals rather than the default human…

New discoveries during restoration of Otto the Great’s tomb

Archaeologists and conservators working inside Magdeburg Cathedral have revealed new insights into the ongoing restoration and investigation of the tomb of Emperor Otto the Great, one of medieval Europe’s most…

SpaceX sends 24 Starlink satellites into orbit as market awaits IPO launch (video)

SpaceX continued its almost continuous delivery of Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit on Thursday (June 11), with its latest launch from California. A Falcon 9 rocket carrying 24 of…

Socioeconomic Status Leaves Deep Imprints on Developing Brains

Summary: A new study has completely transformed our understanding of neurodevelopment, proving that a child’s socioenvironmental reality leaves a deeper structural and functional signature on the developing brain than any…

Using cannabis for sleep isn’t harmless – a neurologist explains how it can trap people in a cycle of dependency

For millions of people, cannabis has become the unofficial prescription for lost sleep. But what feels like a solution may be quietly making the problem worse. Consider these two cases:…

How Colorado hospitals are caring for pregnant patients with substance use disorders by overcoming stigma

The obstetrics staff was surprised the first time it happened in June 2025. A pregnant woman who was dependent on methamphetamine arrived at the hospital in labor. She showed an…

71% Explosion in Social Anxiety Disorder

Summary: Researchers exposed a dramatic, generational surge in the prevalence of Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) across Canada. The investigation revealed that social phobia now impacts nearly 1 in 7 Canadian…

Archaeologists uncover oldest known structure at Hadrian’s Villa

Researchers from Pablo de Olavide University (UPO) have uncovered what may be the oldest documented structure ever identified at Hadrian’s Villa near Rome, shedding new light on the origins of…

James Webb Space Telescope finds evidence the mysterious ‘little red dots’ are black hole stars

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope may be close to solving the mystery of “little red dots” in the early universe. The team has studied one of these strange…