Summary: A new international study reveals a possible connection between GLP1 receptor agonists—used in drugs like Ozempic—and increased risk of depression and suicidal ideation, especially in people with low dopamine…
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Negative Distractions Most Disrupt Attention and Linger in Memory
Summary: A new study reveals that upsetting distractions significantly impair our ability to sustain attention and also linger more strongly in memory. Researchers tested this by having participants perform a…
Perovskite solar modules show year-long outdoor durability
Perovskite solar modules developed by imec. Credit: Anurag Krishna Perovskite photovoltaics (PV) are poised at the brink of commercialization, yet stability remains the foremost hurdle to overcome for widespread adoption.…
Researchers develop smaller, more efficient space-tolerant computer chips
Image of planet earth from outer space. Credit: Carnegie Mellon College of Engineering Space is a highly volatile environment. Factors like radiation, extreme temperatures, and debris make outer space a…
What keeps alternating current in sync when large power generators go offline?
Converter stations are also used to connect two AC power grids to one another. Stations for this purpose are the size of cathedrals and feature large cooling systems. Credit: Hitachi…
Natural Disaster Trauma Disrupts Brain’s Decision Circuits
Summary: Survivors of the 2018 Camp Fire in California exhibit long-term cognitive changes, particularly in decision-making. Participants directly exposed to the wildfire showed reduced ability to choose long-term rewards and…
Early Maternal Affection Shapes Key Personality Traits for Life
Summary: Affectionate mothering in early childhood may play a lasting role in shaping personality traits that influence educational, professional, and health outcomes. A study of over 2,200 identical twins found…
From Anxiety to Alzheimer’s, Music Makes a Difference
Summary: Music therapy is proving to be a powerful adjunct treatment for a range of conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease, chronic pain, movement disorders, and mental health issues. Research highlights how…
