Most Mental Illnesses Arise Without Family History

Summary: A massive Danish study shows that most mental illnesses—like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression—occur in people with no close family history of the condition. Analyzing data from over 3…

Bifacial thin-film solar cells harness sunlight from both sides for higher output

Co-intercalation process enables fast-charging sodium batteries

The image illustrates a layered structure composed of transition metals (blue) and sulfur (yellow). The space between the layers can be occupied by sodium ions (purple) and organic solvent molecules…

FoMO and Dark Personalities Drive Online Political Engagement

Summary: A large cross-national study examined how psychopathy, narcissism, fear of missing out (FoMO), and cognitive ability influence online political participation. Across eight countries, people high in psychopathy and FoMO…

US tariffs, laws push Jeep owner Stellantis into 2.3-bn-euro first-half net loss

Jeep owner Stellantis said it felt the first effects of US tariffs in the first half of 2025. Jeep owner Stellantis said on Monday it suffered a massive loss in…

Singapore military helps battle cyberattack: minister

Singapore’s Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing says select military units are helping combat a cyberattack on the country’s critical infrastructure. Units in Singapore’s military have been called in to help…

Jensen Huang, AI visionary in a leather jacket

Jensen Huang, co-founder and CEO of Nvidia, recently convinced Donald Trump to lift restrictions on certain GPU exports to China. Unknown to the general public just three years ago, Jensen…

Flavored Vapes Trigger Reward Centers Even Without Nicotine

Summary: A new study shows that some e-cigarette flavorings, like vanilla and cherry, can trigger reward-seeking behaviors in adolescent mice even without nicotine. Researchers found that these flavors alone could…

AI is now part of our world. University graduates should know how to use it responsibly

Credit: ThisIsEngineering from Pexels Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming an everyday part of lives. Many of us use it without even realizing, whether it be writing emails, finding a new…

Genetic Link Between Cannabis Use Disorder and Mental Health

Summary: A large genetic study reveals that cannabis use disorder (CanUD) is strongly linked to increased risk for multiple psychiatric disorders, including depression, PTSD, ADHD, and schizophrenia. By analyzing global…