India, donor countries give up on energy transition partnership

The other partnerships came through, but a little over two years later, negotiations on a JETP for India are discontinued. India, the world’s most populous nation with an ever-growing energy…

Large-scale genetic study identifies 14 genes linked to neuroticism

Study overview. Credit: Nature Human Behaviour (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41562-024-02045-w Neuroticism is a key personality trait described by well-established psychological theories, associated with a tendency towards emotional instability and negative emotions.…

‘Minecraft’ to come to life in UK and US under theme park deal

‘Minecraft’ is the world’s best-selling video game. The best-selling video game “Minecraft” is to become a real-life destination, as part of a multi-million-pound deal between theme park operator Merlin Entertainments…

Stop-smoking pill varenicline to be offered by the UK’s NHS

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain For the first time since 2021, a pill used to help people quit smoking—varenicline—will again be available from the NHS. Varenicline is one of the most…

New DESI data shed light on gravity’s pull in the universe

DESI observes the sky from the Mayall Telescope, shown here during the 2023 Geminid meteor shower. Credit: KPNO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/R. Sparks Gravity has shaped our cosmos. Its attractive influence turned tiny differences…

Rare formations of cave pearls found in the Ain Joweizeh spring system

Archaeologists from the Institute of Archaeology at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have uncovered formations of cave pearls during a study of the Ain Joweizeh spring system near Jerusalem. Ain…

Four ways the metaverse and AI are transforming history and religion

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Imagine having a live art class taught by Leonardo da Vinci, or having a fully interactive discussion about the meaning of life with Socrates. You can…

Study highlights physician perspectives on emerging anti-amyloid treatments for Alzheimer’s disease

Physician perspectives on amyloid-targeted therapies. Panel A shows the percentages for all survey respondents; Panel B shows the percentages according to speciality, p = 0.018. Credit: Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease (2024). DOI:…

Will politicians and terrorist leaders live forever in the age of AI?

Credit: AI-generated image Yahya Sinwar, the former leader of the Hamas militant organization, was killed by the Israeli military in the south Gazan city of Rafah in October 2024. Given…

How AI Could Shape Human Evolution in Subtle Yet Profound Ways

Summary: Artificial intelligence is becoming a pivotal force in human lives, prompting questions about its evolutionary effects. A new study explores how AI may influence human evolution through everyday interactions,…