In the early universe, the gas between stars and galaxies was opaque – energetic starlight could not penetrate it. But the gas had become completely transparent 1 billion years after…
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Adversity, Borderline Personality Disorder, and Evolution: The Reproductive Trade-off Theory
Summary: A new study examines the association of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) with early life adversity and its potential influence on immediate reproductive strategies over somatic health. Using a sample…
Gaps remain in identifying, treating obesity despite new treatment options
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain By being undiagnosed or untreated, a significant fraction of people with obesity or overweight are not getting the recommended care, despite an increase in new treatment…
Transgender people seen in the ER much more likely than cisgender people to be admitted to hospital
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Transgender people who come to the emergency room for care tend to be sicker than cisgender people who are otherwise similar to them and are much…
Interfacing Minds and Machines: An Exploration of Neural Implants and Brain-Computer Interfaces
Summary: Neural implants and Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) have revolutionized our understanding of the brain and its interaction with technology. By translating neural activity into computational commands, they enable communication and…
Alterations in Alcohol Consumption Echo Depression Symptom Changes
Summary: A new study uncovers a correlation between changes in alcohol consumption and the ebb and flow of depression symptoms. People reporting lower alcohol use simultaneously noted reductions in depressive…
Closed-loop insulin delivery systems may improve blood sugar control in children with type 1 diabetes
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Closed-loop insulin delivery systems improve glucose control in children with type 1 diabetes without causing adverse effects, according to a study presented Saturday at ENDO 2023,…
Galaxies Deep Dive, Leave Fiery Tail Behind
A group of galaxies is plunging into the Coma galaxy cluster and leaving behind an enormous tail of superheated gas. Coma cluster of galaxies. Image credit: X-ray: Chandra: NASA/SAO/Univ. of…
Facebook owner wants preteens to step into virtual reality with its Quest headset
Oculus VR headsets sit on display at CES International on Jan. 8, 2019, in Las Vegas. The corporate parent of Facebook and Instagram plans to open a digital gateway for…
Despite widespread protest, Reddit CEO says company is ‘not negotiating’ on 3rd-party app charges
In this image from video provided by the House Financial Services Committee, Steve Huffman, chief executive officer and co-founder of Reddit, testifies during a virtual hearing on GameStop in Washington,…
