This time of year, “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” is a nearly inescapable earworm. Rudolph, the old song goes, is bullied for having a nose so bright it glows (like a…
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Lions have a second roar that no one noticed until now
The thunderous roar of the MGM lion that has opened Hollywood films for nearly a century has conditioned us to hear the big cat’s call as a blunt declaration: a…
Thrill Fatigue: How Dopamine Devalues Repeated Rewards
Summary: New research shows that the same dopamine receptor mechanism responsible for drug addiction also governs the natural decline in motivation when we repeat rewarding behaviors. By studying male fruit…
Preserved 3rd century mosaic excavated in Iznik
Excavations in the İznik district of northwestern Türkiye have uncovered a preserved mosaic floor dating from the 3rd century AD. İznik is a municipality and district of Bursa Province, situated…
AI Interviews Outperform Standard Mental Health Rating Scales
Summary: A new study demonstrates that an AI assistant can conduct psychiatric assessment interviews with greater diagnostic accuracy than widely used mental health rating scales. In a sample of 303…
Time capsule of medieval artefacts unearthed in Łasztownia excavation
Archaeologists have unearthed a time capsule of medieval artefacts on the island of Łasztownia in Szczecin, Poland. Łasztownia, derived from lastagium (meaning a measure of cargo), emerged as a centre…
Moss spores survived in space for 9 months
In an extraordinary display of biological resilience, moss spores survived for nine months outside the International Space Station. The spores were then returned to Earth, where 86 percent germinated and…
Spot Uranus shining at its brightest this year — here’s what to expect on Nov. 21
November is the best month of 2025 to catch a glimpse of the distant ice giant Uranus as it shines at opposition, though you’ll still need a telescope if you…
NASA’s Roman Could Bring New Waves of Information on Galaxy’s Stars
Newswise — A team of researchers has confirmed stars ring loud and clear in a “key” that will harmonize well with the science goals and capabilities of NASA’s upcoming Nancy…
