Archaeologists have uncovered a rare Roman rock-cut sanctuary dedicated to the goddess Minerva in an ancient quarry near Campos del Paraíso, offering new insights into religious life and industrial activity…
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Network Mapping Uncovers 641 Hidden Schizophrenia Risk Genes
Summary: Researchers have revolutionized psychiatric genomics by identifying 641 previously unrecognized genes associated with schizophrenia. The study analyzed genetic datasets from over 102,000 individuals alongside postmortem brain tissue samples spanning…
The New World screwworm has returned to the U.S. Now what?
Flesh-eating, hooked-mouth maggots have wriggled their way back into the United States. As of June 21, 15 cases of New World screwworm have been confirmed in Texas and New Mexico in cows, goats, sheep and even…
Sea cucumbers harbor ‘zombie’ tissues that won’t die
There’s no such thing as Thing, the disembodied hand that loyally skitters around the fictional Addams Family in the popular television series Wednesday. But at least one species of sea…
Bones communicate with the rest of the body to support overall health – here’s the science behind your skeleton
Each year, doctors treat more than 6 million bone fractures in the United States. And while it takes only a few seconds for a bone to break, the processes that…
Childhood experiences of LGBTQ+ stigma can harm romantic relationships decades later – psychologists explain how to reconnect with yourself and your partner
Childhood rejection, discrimination and bullying can affect your well-being as an adult. If your friends, family or community pushed you away because of your sexuality or gender, these childhood experiences…
Launch monster: SpaceX has lofted more satellites than everyone else in history, combined
SpaceX just notched a remarkable launch-dominance milestone. Elon Musk‘s company has now lofted more spacecraft than the rest of humanity combined — and its lead is likely to grow over…
Losing Smell Triggers Severe Clinical Depression
Summary: Losing the senses of smell and taste inflicts an emotional, social, and psychological toll comparable to living with some of the world’s most serious chronic illnesses. The new review…
Trauma Therapy Reverses PTSD in Psychosis Patients
Summary: A new study reveals that individuals living with co-occurring psychosis and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can safely and effectively achieve recovery through an integrated, trauma-focused therapy. The STAR (Study…
Happy Summer Solstice! Today marks the longest day of the year for the Northern Hemisphere
The summer solstice has arrived, marking the start of astronomical summer and the longest day of 2026 in the northern hemisphere. The summer solstice occurred at 4:24 a.m. EDT (0824…
