Seabirds weren’t fooled by a scarecrow-like buoy with rotating eyes

A buoy with googly eyes was supposed to scare seabirds away from Danish fishing nets. The buoy, named Bobby, sported wind-spun eyes that loomed over the birds as a predator…

Long COVID will cost the US an estimated $8 billion over just 3 years due to healthcare burden, managing symptoms and loss to the workforce

The Conversation, CC-BY-ND. Headlines on long COVID have become much more rare than during the first few years of the COVID-19 pandemic. But that doesn’t mean the more than 44…

Archaeologists use drone to survey inside medieval well at Sheffield Castle

Archaeologists have completed a new survey of a medieval well at Sheffield Castle, revealing fresh details about a structure that once supplied water to the castle’s inhabitants during both daily…

Using Physics Equations to Map Memory Distortions

Summary: A revolutionary, cross-disciplinary study will attempt to decode how intense human emotions distort and reshape our memory. The pioneering project, titled Quantum Emotions, marks a bold scientific leap into…

Venus and the crescent moon dazzle in a spectacular post-sunset show (photos)

The crescent moon and Venus put on a spectacular show for skywatchers worldwide during a dramatic close approach in the evening sky earlier this week. Read on to see a…

Parent Disapproval Destroys Childhood Best Friendships

Summary: A new study has delivered the first empirical evidence regarding the efficacy of parent disapproval as a friendship disruptor. The research tracked the best friendships of 394 public-school students…

Transgender youth and their families struggle to find gender-affirming care – even in states where it’s still legal

Imagine this scenario: In late 2025, a social worker sits down with a transgender teenager and his parents. The family is trying to decide whether, and when, to begin gender-affirming…

Special courts helps veterans stay out of jail

Memorial Day is an apt time to reflect on the long-term consequences of war. Among them are substance use, mental health problems, homelessness and jail time for those who served…

Special courts helps veterans stay out of jail

Memorial Day is an apt time to reflect on the long-term consequences of war. Among them are substance use, mental health problems, homelessness and jail time for those who served…

Sunken treasure ship found off Cádiz with 27 cannons and silver cargo

A remarkable underwater archaeological discovery in the Bay of Cádiz has revealed the remains of a 17th-century vessel carrying artillery and silver, shedding new light on smuggling networks and maritime…