Rare Bronze Age neck rings unearthed near Norrköping

Archaeologists working near Norrköping have uncovered two exceptionally rare Bronze Age neck rings buried inside an ancient grave, a discovery experts say may be unique in Sweden. The bronze rings,…

Decoding the Metabolic Roots of Bipolar Disorder

Summary: While Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and Bipolar Disorder (BD) share overlapping symptoms, a novel study reveals distinct biological pathways for each. The research is the first to identify a…

Rare Roman villa near Halberton becomes focus of major community dig

Work has started on a major community archaeology project at a Roman villa site near the English village of Halberton, where experts fear years of ploughing are gradually destroying important…

Massive Bronze Age treasure hoard found beneath Polish field

A large collection of Bronze Age ornaments has been uncovered near the village of Buniatycze in south-eastern Poland. The hoard contains 18 bronze items, mainly bracelets and anklets, weighing about…

Ice Age stone tools in China challenge ideas about early human innovation

Stone tools uncovered at an archaeological site in central China may have been made during a severe Ice Age, according to new research that reshapes ideas about early human innovation.…

Digital Memory Paradox: Social Networking “Mutes” Content Learning

Summary: Forming social connections online creates a surprising cognitive trade-off: as our networking performance soars, our engagement with and learning from actual content plummet. A collaborative study reveals that joining…

The “Goldilocks” Choice: Why Older Adults are Turning to Cannabis

Summary: Cannabis use among adults over 60 is the fastest-growing demographic in the U.S., yet their motivations and decision-making processes have largely remained a mystery. A new study reveals that…

People with premenstrual dysphoric disorder have higher rates of suicidal thinking, planning and attempts

People with premenstrual dysphoric disorder – a more serious form of premenstrual syndrome, commonly known as PMS – are more likely to experience suicidal thoughts and behaviors than people without…

Why Regret Loses Its Sting as We Age

Summary: While regret is a universal human experience, how we process it changes significantly over time. New research reveals that older adults report fewer recent regrets than their younger counterparts.…

High Cognitive Scores Might Predict Depressive Relapse

Summary: “Brain fog”, the memory loss and lack of focus that affects up to 90% of people with major depressive disorder, has long been thought to be a warning sign…