Summary: Children often gather more information than needed to complete a task, even when they know the solution. A new study suggests this “over-exploration” might stem from either natural curiosity…
Category: Humans
Imaging study shows what your favorite film genres reveal about your brain
Differences in amygdala activity between preference and no preference groups for crime/thriller and action. Credit: Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience (2024). DOI: 10.3389/fnbeh.2024.1396811 Crime films, action films, comedies, or documentaries? A…
Maya palace dedicated to the Stinking One unearthed near Balamkú
Archaeologists from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) have unearthed a palace complex associated with the Maya city of Balamkú. The complex was discovered at the construction site…
Research shows that smartwatch and clinical testing measures differ
New West Virginia University research finds heart rate variability—the time between heartbeats—reported on smartwatches and rings is different from what’s recorded in clinical settings. Credit: WVU Illustration/Aira Burkhart At a…
Gut bacteria composition influences rotavirus vaccine efficacy
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Certain types of gut bacteria can hinder the efficacy of the rotavirus vaccine, according to researchers in the Institute for Biomedical Sciences at Georgia State University.…
Almost half of FDA-approved AI medical devices are not trained on real patient data, research reveals
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Artificial intelligence (AI) has practically limitless applications in health care, ranging from auto-drafting patient messages in MyChart to optimizing organ transplantation and improving tumor removal accuracy.…
People with physical and mobility disabilities need to work out, but there are a lot of obstacles in their way
Although wheelchair users, visually impaired people and others with mobility and physical disabilities need consistent exercise, it’s often hard for them to work out. In many cases, they can’t get…
Could psychedelic-assisted therapy change addiction treatment?
Redwoods. Credit: Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs (2024). DOI: 10.15288/jsad.24-00208 After years of being seen as dangerous “party drugs,” psychedelic substances are receiving renewed attention as therapies for…
Melting snow unlocks archaeological treasures in Norway
The Møre and Romsdal County Municipality in western Norway has issued a warning of melting snow exposing objects of archaeological interest. In a recent press statement, local authorities are asking…
How Logical Thinking and Empathy Define Wisdom
Summary: A new study reveals that people across 12 countries and five continents perceive wisdom through two key dimensions: reflective orientation and socio-emotional awareness. Reflective orientation includes logical thinking and…
