A medical assistant prepares a dose of a COVID-19 vaccine to be administered to a patient. Credit: Public domain image courtesy of Lisa Ferdinando, U.S. Department of Defense The risk…
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Leap of Faith: How Belief in God Spurs Risk-Taking
Summary: Religious beliefs influence risk-taking behaviors. Focusing on Christian Americans, the research found that those who view God as a protective figure are more confident in undertaking risks. The study,…
The safety dilemma of self-driving cars
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Self-driving cars, or autonomous vehicles, are revolutionizing how we move from one place to another. They’re also raising major safety and responsibility issues. In an article…
Beer Goggles Myth Busted: Alcohol Doesn’t Alter Attraction
Summary: Researchers have debunked the “beer goggles” myth, suggesting that alcohol doesn’t necessarily make people appear more attractive due to facial symmetry. In their study, participants, including intoxicated individuals, rated…
Gen Z’s Mind Maze: Navigating a World of Perceived Extremes
Summary: A new study delves into the mental health crisis among Gen Z. The study, based on 40 interviews, highlights key risk factors like mass shootings, social media, and climate…
More than a third of those in the UK can’t afford tech needed to reach net-zero, study shows
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain More than a third of people in the U.K. can’t afford renewable energy technology such as solar panels or heat pumps to help the country meet…
Three signs your sick child may need to see a health care professional
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain While most common colds, flu, or other illnesses can be treated at home, Dr. Angela Mattke, a pediatrician with Mayo Clinic’s Children’s Center, says parents should…
Webb finds icy complex organic molecules around protostars
NGC 1333 is an extremely active star-forming region. This Hubble image shows how dust obscures most of the star formation. Radio telescopes have found iCOMs around young protostars in this…
When do cats play fetch? When they feel like it
In news that probably won’t surprise cat owners, cats that play fetch do it on their own terms. Fetching felines tend to dictate when a fetching session begins and when…
