Summary: Self-deprecating humor, when used thoughtfully, can help people regulate emotions, build trust, and foster connection—especially in therapeutic settings. Far from being purely negative, this type of humor signals humility,…
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Those living with polio say don’t forget
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Polio ravaged human bodies for hundreds of years, but the misery began to wane 70 years ago when two polio vaccines developed in the U.S. halted…
Serotonin Signals the Brain’s Best Guess About Future Rewards
Summary: A new study reveals that serotonin neurons in the brain may play a crucial role in helping us estimate the value of future rewards. Rather than simply responding to…
Is the Switch 2 worth the price? Reviews are mixed
The Switch 2 retains its detachable ‘Joy-Con’ controllers. Gaming specialists who have handled Nintendo’s new Switch 2 say the console is a clear upgrade on its predecessor, but it lacks…
Cannabis terpenes shown to prevent pain in new study
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain It’s common knowledge that many use cannabis and natural products to treat pain symptoms, especially as the nation reckons with the deadly consequences of the opioid…
Meet ‘Nighthawk’: Mars helicopter mission could be big leap for exploration
The little Ingenuity drone proved that helicopters can play a revolutionary role in Mars exploration. Now, NASA is thinking ahead to bigger and better things. On the back of the…
Trump gives TikTok extra 75 days to find buyer
US President Donald Trump suggested tariffs could be wielded to persuade Beijing to approve the sale of social media app TikTok. US President Donald Trump on Friday extended the deadline…
How Psilocybin Lifts Mood Without the Hallucinogenic Trip
Summary: Researchers have uncovered two key brain mechanisms—specific neurons and a serotonin receptor—that help explain how psilocybin produces long-lasting antidepressant effects. Their study identified pyramidal tract neurons in the medial…
House of Life among new discoveries at the Ramesseum
A joint French and Egyptian archaeological mission has made several major new discoveries at the Ramesseum, the mortuary temple for Ramesses II (also known as “Ramesses the Great”). The Ramesseum…
