From Soyuz to the stars: A Roscosmos trivia quiz

Roscosmos has always occupied a fascinating corner of the space world. Born from the legacy of the Soviet space program, it carries the weight of firsts that reshaped human history:…

Drone survey reveals Roman forum and theatre at Fioccaglia

Aerial drone surveys have revealed a forum and a previously unknown theatre at the Roman site of Fioccaglia in Flumeri, along the legendary Appian Way. The findings significantly reshape understanding…

How the Brain Distinguishes Instant Treats from Long-Term Triumphs

Summary: Researchers have unveiled new insights into a specific brain signal known as “Reward Positivity,” which may bridge the gap between simple pleasure and complex goal-setting. This electrical burst, occurring…

Dementia Risk Reduced by 25% with Specific Type of Brain Exercise

Summary: Results from the long-term ACTIVE study reveal that a specific type of cognitive exercise can significantly reduce the risk of dementia for up to two decades. The study, which…

The 8 best sci-fi couples to emulate this Valentine’s Day

There are no Valentine’s Day Grinches around these parts. Like Celine Dion and Huey and the News, we believe in the power of love. It’s entirely possible to find that…

Brain Signal Linked to OCD Compulsions Identified

Summary: Researchers have identified a specific pattern of high-frequency brain activity in the anteromedial orbitofrontal cortex (amOFC) that is consistently linked to compulsive behaviors in people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).…

Sword provides new insights into metalworking during the Middle Bronze Age

Using advanced, non-destructive analytical techniques on the Nördlingen bronze sword, researchers have gained new insights into metalworking practices in southern Germany during the Middle Bronze Age. Dating back more than…

Antidepressants May Safeguard Against Preterm Birth Risks

Summary: An extensive population-based study involving over 1.2 million births has clarified the complex impact of SSRI antidepressant use during pregnancy. The research found that while SSRIs are associated with…

Has ‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’ just unleashed its very own Khan?

There are two main types of antagonists in Star Trek. Sometimes an entire alien race, such as the Borg, the Romulans or the Dominion, becomes the sworn enemy of the…

Sylvie Martin-Eberhardt | Multiple signalling in carnivorous pitcher plant – Functional Ecologists

In this week’s ‘Behind the Paper’ blog post Sylvie Martin-Eberhardt (they/them) discusses their new research article “Multiple signalling increases both prey response and diversity in a carnivorous pitcher plant“. Sylvie,…