Pollen analysis indicates 9,000-year-old Shaman had a floral burial

New scientific research has shed fresh light on one of Central Europe’s most remarkable archaeological discoveries — the 9,000-year-old grave of the so-called “Shaman of Bad Dürrenberg” in Germany. Recent…

Psychedelics Remodel Myelin to Heal PTSD

Summary: For years, scientists have focused on how psychedelics “rewire” neurons. But a groundbreaking study has found a “missing link” in long-term PTSD recovery: myelin remodeling. Researchers discovered that psilocybin…

Rosemary Glos | Trapped, Poked, and Poisoned: Evidence for Defence Synergisms in a Desert Plant  – Functional Ecologists

In this ‘Behind the Paper’ blog post, Rosemary Glos (she/her, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mi, USA) discusses her research article ‘Separate and Synergistic Anti-Herbivore Effects of Non-Glandular Trichomes and…

How to spot fake science news

How to choose your news video describes tips to choose news and separate face from opinion. Our Evaluate news information can help you critically evaluate the credibility of news sources. Fighting fake news…

Cockroaches that eat each other’s wings turn into a fierce fighting force

Humans might show commitment with a ring, penguins offer prospective mates rocks and some beetles gift a ball of dung. Wood-feeding cockroaches show commitment with a nibble of cannibalism —…

NASA repairs Artemis 2 rocket, continues eyeing April moon launch

NASA has repaired its Artemis 2 rocket, apparently keeping things on track for a possible April launch of the first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years. Engineers made…

34 Roman-period tombs found in Ancient Tomis

The Muzeul de Istorie Națională și Arheologie Constanța has announced the discovery of 34 Roman-period tombs during preventive excavations at the Constanța Municipal Hospital site, an area located within the…

Why Our Bodies Synchronize During Social Interaction

Summary: When two people click, their bodies often start to move in rhythm—literally. A new comprehensive review explores interpersonal physiological synchrony, the phenomenon where heart rates, skin conductance, and even…

Formerly incarcerated Black men say they’re ‘doing OK’ while trying to cope with depression and PTSD

“People can assess me, interview me, incarcerate me, observe me, and they can think they know what I need,” said Shawn, a man in his early 50s who spent 15…

Stressed out by politics? You’re not imagining it, and research shows that social media is largely to blame

Does politics stress you out? Did the last election cause you to lose sleep, lose your temper or lose a friend? If so, you weren’t alone. For the better part…