Ancient burials marked by mounted skulls revealed at Lake Duvensee

Archaeologists investigating the Duvensee Moor in northern Germany have uncovered new evidence on the lives and beliefs of early hunter-gatherer communities more than 10,500 years ago. Excavations between 2022 and…

Excavations in Syedra reveal a 1,500-year-old mosaic |

A team of archaeologists working in the ancient city of Syedra, on Turkey’s Mediterranean coast, has uncovered a mosaic floor dated to 1,500-years-ago. The mosaic measures approximately 4.5 by 4.5…

Mosaic floors from early Christian basilicas identified in Berat, Albania

Archaeological analysis of two mosaic floor fragments discovered in Berat, Albania, has identified them as remnants of early Christian basilicas dating to Late Antiquity. The finds provide rare material evidence…

Archaeologists find ancient evidence of “Lost World” beneath the North Sea

A vast prehistoric landscape now hidden beneath the North Sea may have supported forests and wildlife thousands of years earlier than scientists previously believed. New research suggests that Doggerland, a…

Spectrum of Hyperarousal: Seven Distinct Types of Tension Identified

Summary: “Hyperarousal” is a cornerstone of many mental health conditions, from insomnia and ADHD to depression and PTSD. However, the term has historically been used as a “catch-all,” leading to…

How Others’ Opinions Sculpt Your Physical Pain

Summary: Can hearing that a medical shot “really hurts” actually make the needle sting more? According to a new study, the answer is a definitive yes. Researchers discovered that social…

Cortisol Blurs the Brain’s Internal Navigation Map

Summary: Have you ever felt completely lost when you’re stressed? It isn’t just a lack of focus—it’s a biological “jamming” of your internal GPS. Researchers have discovered that the stress…

Ancient shipwrecks discovered near Libyan Port City of Ptolemais

Archaeologists from the University of Warsaw have uncovered the remains of several ancient shipwrecks near the historic port city of Ptolemais in northeastern Libya, shedding new light on maritime activity…

Teens with ADHD Face Higher Risks of Anxiety and Depression

Summary: Young people with ADHD are significantly more likely to experience “internalizing” problems like anxiety and low mood, but until now, the exact links between these conditions remained unclear. A…

We study pandemics, and the resurgence of measles is a grim sign of what’s coming

In the three decades between 1993 and 2024, measles in the U.S. was relatively rare – a few hundred cases each year, at most. But suddenly, the disease has become…