Summary: A new study has isolated specific sleep behaviors that serve as early indicators of structural brain aging in healthy adults. The investigation utilized longitudinal brain MRI data from over…
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Honeybees and shrimp are now getting vaccinated
A shrimp vaccine for commercial use could protect the environment and prove vaccines aren’t just for vertebrates.
This tiny, blue octopus is new to science
Nearly 1,800 meters beneath the surface of the Pacific, a remotely operated submersible was creeping along the slope of a Galápagos seamount when its camera caught a tiny, dark blue…
What Pennsylvania’s AI chatbot lawsuit teaches us about the psychology behind medical trust
In May 2026, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration filed suit against Character Technologies Inc., the company behind the popular chatbot platform Character.AI. A state investigation found that a chatbot character…
Glittering star cluster image reveals missing patch of stars: ‘We were not looking for the gap, but we found it’
A gorgeous new portrait of an ancient star cluster reveals an unexpected imperfection: a visible gap in the brightness of its stars. The stunning image, taken by the European Space…
Discovery in ancient Altino sheds light on the origins of Venice
Archaeologists excavating the ancient Roman city of Altino in northern Italy have uncovered the first monumental remains of its long-lost forum, shedding new light on the prosperous settlement whose stones…
Bumblebees can solve problems on their own
Bumblebees faced with a challenge know how to play ball. Buff-tailed bumblebees can figure out on their own how to use a ball as a ladder to nab sugar from…
Cannabis & Tobacco Co-Use Lower Cognitive Scores in Teens
Summary: A new study filled a critical diagnostic gap regarding substance use during the early warning phases of mental illness. Investigating adolescents and young adults at clinical high risk for…
Upama Aich | Salty ups and downs: fluctuating salinity affects egg and ejaculate investments – Functional Ecologists
In this ‘Behind the Paper’ blog post, author Upama Aich – a Forrest Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia – discusses her paper “Developmental environment and age shape macronutrient allocation to…
