A large hoard of jewellery discovered in the Russian city of Veliky Novgorod is providing new insights into long-distance trade and cultural exchange in medieval Europe. Veliky Novgorod is one…
Category: Humans
Double Shifts Wreck the Body’s Stress Rhythm
Summary: For most people, the “stress hormone” cortisol hits its lowest point at midnight, allowing the body to recover and rest. However, new research reveals that for nurses working double…
Glass Half Full: Optimism Lowers Your Dementia Risk
Summary: Can your outlook on life actually protect your brain? A massive new study suggests that optimism is a powerful “psychosocial asset” for healthy aging. Researchers analyzed data from over…
From a vaccine mascot to business leadership, lessons for the US from Brazil’s public health system in building public trust and keeping it
Public health institutions are under threat by populist governments across the globe. From Budapest to Jakarta, Indonesia, public health agencies are being stripped of funding and independence. Meanwhile, disinformation has…
Massive eye drop recall reflects ongoing issues with manufacturing and FDA inspection
A California company has recalled more than 3.1 million bottles of lubricating eye drops because it had not properly tested – and thus could not prove – whether the products…
New discoveries in Roman Gloucester
Gloucester has long been a place of strategic and cultural importance, with roots stretching back to the Roman era. Glevum began life as a Roman military base, founded sometime between…
Edge of Chaos: Why Pigeons Refuse to Become “Machines”
Summary: If you found a guaranteed way to get a reward, you’d probably stick to it, right? According to a new study, pigeons aren’t that predictable. Researchers tested the century-old…
Roman camp discovery linked to Battle of Pydna
Archaeologists working in south-western Bulgaria have uncovered compelling evidence of a temporary Roman military camp, potentially linked to the aftermath of the Battle of Pydna, one of antiquity’s clashes that…
Archaeologists uncover rare collection of Viking Age horse equipment
Archaeologists in central Sweden have uncovered a rare collection of Viking Age horse equipment, shedding new light on the cultural and symbolic importance of horses at the time. The discoveries…
