Archaeologists excavating a Byzantine shipwreck off the Croatian island of Mljet have uncovered a remarkable collection of gold artefacts, including ceremonial belt fittings, imperial coins and a rare gold signet…
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Recall-By-Genotype for Precision Psychiatry – Neuroscience News
Summary: A new study provides a practical framework for recall-by-genotype (RbG) research within large, diverse healthcare system biobanks to advance precision psychiatry. Researchers utilized Mount Sinai’s BioMe biobank to identify…
Bronze Age hillfort in Northern Ireland was a centre of power and ritual
Archaeologists have uncovered compelling new evidence that Haughey’s Fort in County Armagh was one of the most significant centres of power, production and ritual in Late Bronze Age Europe, challenging…
Detailed Robot Feedback Can Overload Human Learners
Summary: Researchers tracked 90 adult learners attempting to decipher Swahili object placement instructions given by a robot. The findings demonstrate a distinct temporal trade-off: highly detailed, personalized error feedback slowed…
The Benadryl Challenge isn’t going away – here’s how public health officials are trying to stop this deadly viral trend
A dangerous social media trend that started in 2020 has persisted into 2026, with heartbreaking consequences. In May and June 2026, four American teens died participating in the “Benadryl Challenge.”…
South Dakota’s abortion pill advertising ban runs into free speech roadblock
South Dakota is having trouble enforcing a law banning advertising about abortion pills. On July 17, 2026, less than three weeks after the ban took effect on July 1, U.S.…
Millions of family caregivers manage complex diets for older relatives – often with little nutritional guidance
My first science experiment was in sixth grade for our county’s science fair. Over three months, I tested how my grandfather’s blood sugar responded to green leafy vegetables versus brown…
Ancient Calakmul mural reveals earliest evidence of Maya calendar writing
Archaeologists studying a pre-Hispanic mural at the ancient Maya city of Calakmul have identified what is believed to be the site’s earliest evidence of calendrical writing, a discovery that places…
Study Maps Motor Abnormalities Across Mental Health Spectrums
Summary: Researchers utilized the Hierarchical Taxonomy of Psychopathology (HiToP) framework to analyze self-reported motor symptoms and psychological dimensions in nearly 3,500 participants without prior formal diagnoses. The team evaluated motor…
Replacing gas stoves with electric stoves greatly reduces asthma symptoms
More than one-third of American households rely on natural gas stoves to prepare their meals. Burning natural gas generates carbon dioxide, which is the main driver of climate change. But…
