Archaeologists from the Research Institute for Iberian Archaeology (IAI) at the University of Jaén (UJA) have discovered a monument connected to the sun and other celestial bodies within Iberian mythology.…
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Most Daily Actions Run on Habit, Not Conscious Choice
Summary: New research shows that nearly two-thirds of daily behaviors are triggered by habit rather than conscious decision-making. Participants often acted automatically in familiar settings, reflecting learned associations. Almost half…
Severe obesity associated with reduced prevalence of recommended cancer screenings
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain In a recent cross-sectional study, researchers from Pennington Biomedical Research Center found that severe obesity is associated with a lower rate of cancer screenings. In their…
Researchers pioneer advances to make next-generation lithium batteries safer
Credit: Worcester Polytechnic Institute Battery technology researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) recently published studies that address some of the biggest challenges in the field. Led by Professor Yan Wang,…
Hubble images celestial cigar’s smoldering heart
This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image features the central region of spiral galaxy Messier 82. Credit: ESA/Hubble & NASA, W. D. Vacca This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image reveals new…
Time crystals arise from quantum interactions once thought to prevent their formation
Correlations between quantum particles result in a rhythmic signal – without the need for an external beat to set the tempo. Credit: TU Wien Nature has many rhythms: the seasons…
Mini Brains Expose Neural Signatures of Schizophrenia and Bipolar
Summary: For the first time, lab-grown mini brains have revealed how neurons misfire in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Using machine learning to analyze electrical activity, researchers identified distinct firing patterns…
‘If it’s possible, it must be done’: Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck has his eyes on missions to Mars and Venus
Rocket Lab wants to bring NASA’s Perseverance rover samples back from Mars. As interest in Mars Sample Return (MSR) resurfaces, Rocket Lab founder and CEO Peter Beck says his company…
2 experts explain the true role of slavery and racism in the history of public health policy – and the growing threat ignorance poses today
On Sept. 3, 2025, Florida announced its plans to be the first state to eliminate vaccine mandates for its citizens, including those for children to attend school. Current Florida law…
