Archaeologists from the Institute of Archaeology at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have uncovered formations of cave pearls during a study of the Ain Joweizeh spring system near Jerusalem. Ain…
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Study highlights physician perspectives on emerging anti-amyloid treatments for Alzheimer’s disease
Physician perspectives on amyloid-targeted therapies. Panel A shows the percentages for all survey respondents; Panel B shows the percentages according to speciality, p = 0.018. Credit: Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease (2024). DOI:…
High exposure to everyday chemicals linked to asthma risk in children
By measuring the concentrations of 24 phenols—including nitrophenol, parabens, bisphenol, octylphenol, and nonylphenol—in urine samples collected during the first trimester of pregnancy, and performing logistic regression analysis, researchers identified that…
A better understanding of what people do on their devices is key to digital well-being
In an era where digital devices are everywhere, the term “screen time” has become a buzz phrase in discussions about technology’s impact on people’s lives. Parents are concerned about their…
Radiologists could soon be using AI to detect brain tumors
Credit: Anna Shvets from Pexels A paper titled “Deep Learning and Transfer Learning for Brain Tumor Detection and Classification” published in Biology Methods and Protocols shows that scientists can train…
New findings on the origins of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Excavations conducted by archaeologists from the Sapienza University of Rome have uncovered new findings about the origins of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, located in the Christian Quarter, Jerusalem.…
Brain injury rehabilitation study reveals neural mechanisms of sleep-dependent motor learning
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain New research published by scientists at Kessler Foundation provides critical insights into the role of sleep in motor learning for individuals recovering from traumatic brain injury…
Robots Help Unlock the Mystery of Human Sense of Self
Summary: A new study explores how robots can model and test aspects of the human sense of self, offering new insights into this complex phenomenon. Robots can simulate processes like…
Why do I feel better when I wake myself up instead of relying on an alarm? A neurologist explains the science of a restful night’s sleep
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected]. Why do I feel better…
