Summary: Researchers analyzing data from over 130,000 participants have identified specific genes associated with cannabis use and its frequency, revealing strong links to psychiatric, cognitive, and physical health traits. The…
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Is the universe infinite, or does it have a limit?
After a century of observations spanning the breadth of the cosmos and theoretical insights that push humanity’s vision of the universe to its utmost limits, we can finally, confidently say…
ADHD May Make You More Creative
Summary: People with ADHD tend to be more creative, and this advantage may stem from a greater tendency for their minds to wander. The study is the first to directly…
ESA’s Mars Express and ExoMars orbiters catch a glimpse of 3I/ATLAS
ExoMars TGO images comet 3I/ATLAS. Credit: ESA/TGO/CaSSIS The interstellar object 3I/ATLAS has been something of a mystery ever since it graced our solar system. From all outward appearances, the object…
EEG Test May Reveal Who Loses Libido on Antidepressants
Summary: A new study reveals that serotonin levels in the brain, measured using a simple EEG-based test, can predict who will experience sexual side effects from SSRI antidepressants. Researchers found…
Tungsten-based SOT-MRAM achieves nanosecond switching and low-power data storage
Schematic illustration of a spin-orbit torque MRAM cell, where a tungsten layer generates spin currents to switch the magnetic state. Credit: Yen-Lin Huang, NYCU. The ability to reliably switch the…
Living in an unequal society impacts the structure of children’s brains, study finds
Alterations in the thickness of the cortex in several regions of the brain—darker colors indicate a greater reduction in cortical thickness, linked to inequality. Credit: King’s College London. The distribution…
Skin symptoms may forewarn mental health risks
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Scientists have discovered that mental health patients who have skin conditions may be more at risk of worse outcomes, including suicidality and depression. This work, which…
Food insecurity, loneliness can increase the risk of developing chronic pain after surgery
Credit: CC0 Public Domain People who experience food insecurity or loneliness are much more likely to develop chronic pain after surgery, according to new research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2025…
