The Conversation, CC BY-ND Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, caused 141,733 deaths in the United States in 2023 – the latest data that has been reported. That number reflects…
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Scientists use coral to reveal history of colonial buildings
A study published by Cambridge University Press shows that coral used in 19th-century buildings can be dated directly, offering a clearer timeline for construction in parts of the Pacific where…
The Rise of AI Chatbot Addiction
Summary: As AI chatbots become a staple of modern life, new research warns of a growing phenomenon: AI addiction. The study analyzed hundreds of user experiences to identify how “genie-like”…
The Myth of the Average Brain
Summary: Averaging brain scan data across groups can fundamentally mislead scientists about how the human brain actually works. By analyzing functional MRI data from over 4,000 children individually, researchers discovered…
Sound of Fear: Infrasound Mimics Supernatural Feelings
Summary: Humans have a “hidden” sensory relationship with the environment that bypasses conscious hearing. A new study reveals that infrasound, sound waves below 20 Hertz (Hz), can physically alter our…
Treasure hoard unearthed in Polish woodland
In woodland near Spała, within the administrative district of Gmina Inowłódz, Poland, a group of metal detectorists uncovered a buried treasure hoard. The discovery was made by members of the…
Why Feeling Good is Harder than Not Feeling Bad
Summary: For decades, the mental health field has operated on a half-truth: that curing depression means removing sadness. A new study argues that the most dangerous part of depression isn’t…
Rethinking Vibration as an Emotional Language
Summary: A new study challenges the traditional view of mobile device vibration as a simple “alert.” The research introduces a shift toward “tactons”, structured vibration patterns designed to convey complex…
Large cache of stone cannonballs uncovered in Nieuwpoort
Work on a new administrative building in Nieuwpoort in northern Belgium has uncovered a mix of medieval remains and a large number of stone cannonballs, highlighting the town’s past as…
Everyday Skills Protect the Developing Brain from Prenatal Stress
Summary: Building strong adaptive skills in early childhood, such as communication and self-care, can shield a child’s brain from the long-term impact of prenatal stress. Researchers used Superstorm Sandy as…
