Why Your Baby Cries: It’s Largely Written in Their Genes

Summary: A new twin study reveals that how much an infant cries is strongly influenced by genetics, leaving parents with limited control over this behavior. Researchers found that at two…

Primordial black holes could have accelerated early star formation

Hubble image of intracluster light emitted from far away galaxies. Credit: NASA, ESA and M. Montes (University of New South Wales) The search for dark matter requires all the best…

Timing of Prozac Treatment Shapes Lasting Mood, Brain Changes

Summary: New research reveals that the developmental timing of fluoxetine (Prozac) treatment profoundly influences long-term mood and brain function. In a rodent model, early postnatal treatment in males led to…

Bioinformatics software detects cancer-related changes in single-cell studies

On the left: single-cell analysis of bone marrow samples from patients with myelodysplastic syndromes. On the right: spatial analysis of a murine brain section. In both cases, each point represents…

‘Pylon wars’ show why big energy plans need locals on board

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Thousands of new electricity pylons are to be built across parts of England under the government’s plans to decarbonize the electricity. And some people aren’t happy.…

July full moon 2025 rises this week — Here’s what to expect from the ‘Buck Moon’

The July full moon, known as the ‘Buck Moon’ will rise on Wednesday, July 10 and put on a spectacular show for both stargazers and astrophotographers alike. A full moon…

Misinformation lends itself to social contagion – here’s how to recognize and combat it

In 2019, a rare and shocking event in the Malaysian peninsula town of Ketereh grabbed international headlines. Nearly 40 girls age 12 to 18 from a religious school had been…

Anxious Mondays Leave Lasting Mark on Stress

Summary: A new study reveals that anxiety felt on Mondays uniquely elevates stress hormones, even in retirees, with potential consequences for heart health. Researchers found older adults who reported Monday…

Visa’s 24/7 war room takes on global cybercriminals

VISA is investing billions to use AI as a tool for detecting cyber fraud. In the heart of Data Center Alley—a patch of suburban Washington where much of the world’s…

How body mass index affects breast cancer risk in postmenopausal women with and without cardiovascular disease

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain New research reveals that excess weight is linked to an especially high risk of developing breast cancer in postmenopausal women with cardiovascular disease. The findings are…