Summary: Individuals emphasizing freedom and hobbies experienced a boost in well-being, whereas those prioritizing achievement felt less happy. The research showed that valuing ‘hedonism’ and ‘self-direction’ led to increased happiness…
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Overshoot Commission calls for research into solar geoengineering
Dimming the sun could “complement” emissions cuts, says panel of leaders, while acknowledging concerns about the risks Governments should expand research into controversial solar geoengineering, while placing a moratorium on…
Sex-Specific Inflammation Links to Teen Depression
Summary: A new study uncovers a unique relationship between inflammatory proteins and adolescent depression. The study, part of the IDEA project, distinguishes how different cytokines are related to depression in…
Indigenous trackers can identify animal species from ancient rock art prints |
Indigenous trackers can identify the species, sex, and age of animals from rock art prints found in Namibia. According to a study published in the journal PLOS ONE, engravings of…
Researchers pinpoint molecular signature of post-stroke depression
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Earlier in 2023, Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman checked himself into a hospital for clinical depression after suffering a near-fatal stroke. Fetterman’s case of post-stroke depression may…
Apple and the Art of the Intelligent Refresh
Attending an Apple event in person conjures up imagery not unlike when Charlie Bucket visited Willy Wonka’s fabled chocolate factory. Impeccably and professionally produced, but minus the Oompa Loompas, the…
Chip designer Arm targets $52 bn valuation in year’s largest IPO
Arm’s semiconductor design is integrated into the vast majority of smartphones worldwide. British chip designer Arm is targeting a valuation of more than $52 billion for its initial public offering…
Overdose deaths from fentanyl laced stimulants have risen 50-fold since 2010
A simplified schema of the four waves of the US overdose mortality crisis. Waves 1 and 2 include deaths involving commonly prescribed opioids, and heroin, respectively, but excluding fentanyl co-involved…
Youth with PTSD get relief from proven treatment, study shows
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Only 31% of efforts to integrate proven treatments into health care systems are successful, recent data has found. A team of clinic administrators, clinicians, policymakers and…
