Mental Health Benefits of Exercise Depend on Context

Summary: A new study reveals that the mental health benefits of exercise depend not just on the amount of physical activity, but also on the context in which it occurs.…

Eco-friendly method enhances perovskite solar cell quality using camphor-based additive

Direct air capture—A lever for climate action, but not cost-effective everywhere

AI video becomes more convincing, rattling creative industry

The AI video sector has crossed several milestones in just a few months. Gone are the days of six-fingered hands or distorted faces—AI-generated video is becoming increasingly convincing, attracting Hollywood,…

Low-cost method can remove CO₂ from air using cold temperatures and common materials

Why Your Baby Cries: It’s Largely Written in Their Genes

Summary: A new twin study reveals that how much an infant cries is strongly influenced by genetics, leaving parents with limited control over this behavior. Researchers found that at two…

Timing of Prozac Treatment Shapes Lasting Mood, Brain Changes

Summary: New research reveals that the developmental timing of fluoxetine (Prozac) treatment profoundly influences long-term mood and brain function. In a rodent model, early postnatal treatment in males led to…

‘Pylon wars’ show why big energy plans need locals on board

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Thousands of new electricity pylons are to be built across parts of England under the government’s plans to decarbonize the electricity. And some people aren’t happy.…

Anxious Mondays Leave Lasting Mark on Stress

Summary: A new study reveals that anxiety felt on Mondays uniquely elevates stress hormones, even in retirees, with potential consequences for heart health. Researchers found older adults who reported Monday…

Visa’s 24/7 war room takes on global cybercriminals

VISA is investing billions to use AI as a tool for detecting cyber fraud. In the heart of Data Center Alley—a patch of suburban Washington where much of the world’s…