Study suggests prenatal exposure to glucocorticoids may increase risk for some mental disorders in offspring

Prenatal exposure to glucocorticoids is associated with some mental disorders in offspring, such as mood, anxiety, and stress-related disorders, according to a study published online Jan. 3 in JAMA Network…

2024 was hottest year on record and first to exceed 1.5C warming

With global warming topping the key limit of 1.5C last year, adapting to worsening climate impacts has become a “necessity”, top scientist warns Europe’s climate service said on Friday that…

Lost treasures of European rulers found in cathedral crypt

Archaeologists have discovered a collection of lost treasures in the crypts of the Cathedral Basilica of St Stanislaus and St Ladislaus of Vilnius, located in the capital of Vilnius in…

Physical Neglect Causes Lifelong Social Challenges in Children

Summary: A new study highlights how childhood physical neglect disrupts social development more than physical, emotional, or sexual abuse. Neglected children were less social, less popular, and less connected to…

Researchers identify risk factors for poor prognosis in alopecia areata

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Alopecia areata (AA) is a common autoimmune disease that leads to sudden circular hair loss. The clinical course of AA is unpredictable and varies greatly from…

Space Launch System could launch a Titan balloon mission

Artist’s depiction of a balloon on Titan. Credit: Donahue et al. Few places in the solar system are better suited to a balloon than Titan. The combination of low gravity…

Neural Mechanisms Behind Stress-Driven Social Changes Found

Summary: Male and female mice usually prefer female companions but switch to preferring males under survival stress, a new study reveals. This behavioral shift is driven by distinct brain circuits…

Beaverlab Finder TW2 AI-enhanced telescope review

The Opticron Explorer 8×42 is packed with premium features that are typically found in much more expensive monoculars. It boasts not only BAK-4-coated prisms for superior image clarity but also…

Airbus boosts plane deliveries in 2024

Airbus delivered its first A321XLR extra long range aircraft last year. European plane maker Airbus said Thursday it increased aircraft deliveries to 766 even as the company struggles to return…

High-Fat Diets in Adolescence Linked to Adult Impulsivity

Summary: Adolescent rats fed a high-fat diet displayed increased impulsivity and altered decision-making as adults. These “cheesecake rats” were quicker to act on visual cues (indicative of impulsivity) but showed…