UN sets steep emission cuts to reverse 1.5C overshoot by end of century

The United Nations has said the world must cut greenhouse gas emissions by nearly 6% per year to limit global warming enough to be able to return to the 1.5C…

Rare Roman sarcophagus bearing protective Silenos face unearthed in Ancient Attouda

Archaeologists in Türkiye have identified an unusual Roman-era terracotta sarcophagus decorated with the bearded face of Silenos, a companion of the god Dionysos. Researchers believe the striking image may have…

On this day in space! Oct. 20, 1970: The Soviet Union launches last-ever Zond moon mission

Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter On Oct. 20, 1970, the Soviet Union launched the Zond 8 spacecraft on a mission…

Why AI Cannot Replace the Transformative Power of Human Creativity

Summary: As generative artificial intelligence masters the rapid synthesis of complex paintings, music, and literature, a new theoretical framework published in AI & Society re-evaluates the true essence of human…

UN committee names three countries snubbing it over NDCs

Three countries have been named by the Paris Agreement’s compliance committee for failing to submit a nationally determined contribution (NDC) and repeatedly snubbing offers of help with their climate plans.…

Focused Ultrasound Calms Delusions in Schizophrenia

Summary: A pilot clinical trial led by NYU Langone Health psychiatrists and biomedical engineers reveals that non-invasive transcranial ultrasound stimulation directed at the globus pallidus interna safely reduces delusions in…

I’m a Philly forensic psychologist who has conducted dozens of psychopathic evaluations – here’s why an evaluation of R.C. Horsch in the ‘80s didn’t identify him as a possible psychopath

Seven missing women have been linked to the house that was shared by 44-year-old Eugene Horsch and his late father, Raymond “R.C.” Horsch, in the Olney section of Philadelphia. With…

Iron Age wall discovered beneath Roman settlement on Ons Island

Archaeologists excavating on Ons Island in north-western Spain have discovered a possible Iron Age wall beneath a Roman-period building, challenging previous interpretations of how the island’s ancient settlement developed. The…

Four Paths the Brain Takes After Trauma

Summary: A longitudinal study tracking 1,035 adults for six months following the October 7 attacks in Israel identifies four distinct psychological trajectories after mass trauma: resilience (54%), natural recovery (27%),…

Many vapes and e-cigarettes are now banned in Pennsylvania – here’s what Philly consumers and businesses need to know

Many popular nicotine vapes are now banned in Pennsylvania, with only six companies approved to sell their products in the state after a legal ban went into effect on Oct.…