The U.S. has made great progress in getting more people insured since the Affordable Care Act took effect in 2014. The share of uninsured Americans ages 18 to 64 fell…
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Saintly figures found in Berlin
Archaeologists excavating in the Molkenmarkt, the oldest square in Berlin, have uncovered a rare collection of saint figures. The Molkenmarkt (meaning “whey market”) is located in the Alt-Berlin quarter of…
New findings at fortress of Wolf King
Archaeologists have revealed new findings at Larache, a medieval fortress associated with Ibn Mardanīsh, known by Christian sources as the “Wolf King”. Ibn Mardanīsh was the king of Murcia from…
Twin Dynamics: How Developmental Differences Shape Dominance Roles
Summary: A new study reveals that developmental differences strongly influence dominance roles in twin relationships, with typically developing twins perceived as dominant over their nontypically developing siblings. This dominance imbalance…
Floor made from bones found in Netherland’s red light district
Archaeologists excavating in the Achterdam (red light district) in the centre of Alkmaar have uncovered a floor made from animal bones. The discovery was made during renovation works of a…
C. elegans study reveals hidden mechanism of swallowing
Model illustrating the functions of pezo-1 in the PI valve-mediated pharyngeal plunge. Credit: Nature Communications (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-54362-3 A research team led by Professor Kim Kyuhyung at the Department of…
Dopamine Plays Key Role in the Heart’s Stress Response
Summary: Researchers have discovered how stress-induced cardiovascular changes are controlled by the brain. Experiments in rats show that activating the lateral habenula, a stress-sensitive brain region, triggers changes in heart…
Human Remains Reveal Violence and Cannibalism in Bronze Age Britain
Summary: Archaeologists studying the Charterhouse Warren site in England found evidence of a massacre, where at least 37 individuals were butchered, likely partly consumed, and dehumanized by their enemies. Analysis…
Practical tips from a clinical psychologist
The holiday season, often considered a time of joy and togetherness, can also be one of the most challenging periods for those who are grieving a loss. Nearly 95% of…
Black adults with long COVID report higher levels of hopelessness and suicidal thoughts − new research
Black adults living with long COVID pointed to challenges with their physical health – rather than their mental health – when asked to describe their long-COVID symptoms. That is one…
