Summary: The largest genome-wide association study (GWAS) on anxiety to date has mapped the complex polygenic architecture underlying worry and fear-based responses. The massive meta-analysis evaluated genomic data from 693,869…
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Frozen squirrel poop hints at sights and smells of Ice Age ecosystems
Ancient squirrel poo doesn’t stink. At least not at first. But that changes when you begin to break down the pellets. Melting them made it clear that they were not…
These birds clack their wing bones together to woo mates at night
A series of sharp cracks splits the nighttime air in a forest in the Andean foothills. But this isn’t the sound of boots snapping twigs underfoot. It’s a bird. Male…
Summer between high school graduation and college is a critical time for preventing risky behaviors – here’s how parents can play a key role
Early summer is a valuable time for parents and young people to prepare for the transition to college in the fall. As first-year college students arrive on campus every fall,…
Exceptional Gallo-Roman mosaic discovered in Soissons
An exceptional ancient mosaic has been uncovered in the French commune of Soissons, once again revealing the remarkable archaeological richness hidden beneath the soil of Aisne. Archaeologists from the Department…
Daily Activity and Positive Mood Form a Continuous Loop
Summary: A new study has established a dynamic, bidirectional relationship between micro-bursts of physical activity and short-term mood optimization. The massive collaborative project synthesized data from over 8,000 global participants…
Scientists propose spraying chemicals into Earth’s magnetic field to protect us from powerful solar storms
When severe solar storms hurtle toward Earth, the planet’s first line of defense is its magnetosphere, a vast magnetic bubble that deflects the brunt of the sun’s dangerous charged particles.…
World Cup creates perfect conditions for infectious diseases to spread – here are the biggest threats health experts are watching for
When the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins on June 11, 2026, matches will be played across 16 cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Millions of fans will arrive…
Archaeologists unearth remains of submerged medieval trading centre
Underwater archaeological excavations in Lake Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan, have unearthed the remains of a major medieval trading centre that disappeared beneath the water after a catastrophic earthquake in the early 15th…
Microglial State Transitions Dictate Alzheimer’s
Summary: Researchers unmasked a critical cellular transition that dictates whether Alzheimer’s disease pathology triggers clinical dementia. The research analyzed brain tissue from older adults, including cognitively healthy centenarians, to map…
