This photo, taken in New York, Thursday, July 6, 2023, shows Meta’s new app Threads. Meta unveiled the app to rival Twitter, targeting users looking for an alternative to the…
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Prenatal THC Exposure May Risk Lifelong Health
Summary: A recent study shows that exposure to THC during pregnancy could significantly affect fetal development, leading to life-long health impacts on offspring. The research discovered that THC exposure altered…
Creative Minds at Ease: Making the Most of Idle Time for Innovation
Summary: Creative people effectively utilize downtime by exploring their thoughts. The research demonstrated that creative individuals were less prone to boredom when left alone, as they allowed one idea to…
Schizophrenia Linked to Non-Inherited Genetic Mutations
Summary: Researchers found a link between schizophrenia and somatic copy-number variants, mutations occurring post-inheritance. The study scrutinized genotype-marker data from over 20,000 blood samples, identifying two genes, NRXN1 and ABCB11,…
JetBlue to end American Airlines joint venture after court ruling
JetBlue said it will wind down a flying alliance with American Airlines after an unfavorable court ruling. JetBlue said Wednesday it will wind down an alliance with American Airlines rather…
Human Hand Scents: A Novel Tool for Sex Prediction
Summary: A new study reveals that the composition of scent compounds on a person’s hand can accurately determine their sex. The analysis, using mass spectrometry, successfully predicted an individual’s sex…
Stressed for a bit? Then don’t click it, cybersecurity experts advise
Workers who are feeling distressed are more likely to click on a phishing email, according to new human factors research at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Credit: Timothy Holland | Pacific…
Redefining Depression: TBI Affective Syndrome Discovered
Summary: A new study suggests that depression post-traumatic brain injury (TBI) may be a distinct disease separate from traditional major depressive disorder. This revelation, arising from unique patterns observed in…
Physical Activity Over 60 Enhances Life Quality
Summary: Researchers found a correlation between physical activity in adults over sixty and quality of life. The study, involving almost 1,500 participants, revealed that reduced physical activity and increased sedentary…
