Key Questions Answered: Q: What is the “Geographic Model of Meaning in Life”?A: It’s a conceptual framework proposing that life’s meaning is not fixed but emerges as individuals explore their…
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Old Injuries Rewire the Brain to Feel Fear and Pain Forever
Quick Q&A Q: Can past injuries increase sensitivity to future pain or stress?A: Yes — this study shows that old injuries can prime the brain to overreact to new stressors,…
Research shows how sulfate ions increase the lifespan, performance of aqueous batteries
A new study shows how sulfate and other salt ions reduce free water to improve the lifespan and performance of aqeuous batteries. Credit: Heno Hwang Scientists at King Abdullah University…
UK starts online checks to stop children accessing harmful content
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain New UK age verification measures to prevent children accessing harmful online content came into force on Friday, with campaigners hailing them a “milestone” in their years-long…
Intense Grief Can Raise Your Risk of Death by Nearly 90%
Summary: While grief is a natural part of loss, some people experience persistently high levels that can have long-term health consequences. A decade-long study in Denmark found that individuals with…
Automated speed enforcement significantly reduces speeding in Toronto school zones
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Despite lower speed limits in school zones, child pedestrian injuries are most common near schools. Now, a new study led by researchers at The Hospital for…
Meta launches new teen safety features, removes 635,000 accounts that sexualize children
The Instagram logo is seen on a cell phone in Boston, Oct. 14, 2022. Credit: AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File Instagram parent company Meta has introduced new safety features aimed at…
