How Others’ Perspectives Shape Our Thoughts

Summary: Researchers explored the subtle influence of others’ perspectives on human thinking. In a study involving 234 participants, they used blindfolds to examine whether people process the viewpoint of others…

Magicians Defy Creative Mental Health Trends

Summary: A new study reveals that magicians are less likely to face mental health challenges compared to other creative individuals like musicians and comedians. While creativity has often been linked…

In Mexico, building a rail rival to the Panama Canal

The government hopes the Isthmus of Tehuantepec Interoceanic Corridor (CIIT) will see 300,000 cargo containers transit every year by rail, with 1.4 million — about 33 million tons — by…

Meta to appeal over tough EU curbs on digital giants

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Facebook owner Meta said on Wednesday that it would appeal the inclusion of its Messenger and Marketplace products in tough curbs on digital giants that the…

Fake IDs for sale on the dark web

Internet crime. Credit: University of Technology Sydney. AI generated. Counterfeit Australian identity documents, especially driver’s licenses, rank among some of the most frequently listed and sold identity documents on anonymous…

Taurine Levels in Brain Linked to Depression

Summary: Researchers discovered a link between depression and reduced taurine levels in the hippocampus, a key brain region for memory and learning. Using advanced 7T MRI technology, researchers found significantly…

Women’ Life Expectancy Six Years Longer Than Men

Summary: A new study reveals an increasing life expectancy gap between men and women in the United States, now at its widest since 1996. The study attributes this growing disparity…

Snapchat to add in-app Amazon shopping

A year after working with Amazon to let Snapchat users ‘try on’ glasses using augmented reality then buy pairs they like, the companies announce they will begin to let people…

Diminishing Addiction Cravings by Altering Vivid Imagery

Summary: A new study introduces a novel approach to combat addiction by using Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) to alter the vivid imagery associated with addiction memories. This innovative therapy,…

Brain Inflammation Linked to Suicide Risk

Summary: A new study reveals critical brain changes linked to suicide risk. The research identified overactive inflammation and the loss of protective brain mechanisms as key factors. This breakthrough supports…