Summary: A new study has redefined the understanding of human cooperation, proving that keeping a mental ledger of favors is an anomaly reserved for equals rather than the default human…
Category: Humans
New discoveries during restoration of Otto the Great’s tomb
Archaeologists and conservators working inside Magdeburg Cathedral have revealed new insights into the ongoing restoration and investigation of the tomb of Emperor Otto the Great, one of medieval Europe’s most…
Socioeconomic Status Leaves Deep Imprints on Developing Brains
Summary: A new study has completely transformed our understanding of neurodevelopment, proving that a child’s socioenvironmental reality leaves a deeper structural and functional signature on the developing brain than any…
Using cannabis for sleep isn’t harmless – a neurologist explains how it can trap people in a cycle of dependency
For millions of people, cannabis has become the unofficial prescription for lost sleep. But what feels like a solution may be quietly making the problem worse. Consider these two cases:…
How Colorado hospitals are caring for pregnant patients with substance use disorders by overcoming stigma
The obstetrics staff was surprised the first time it happened in June 2025. A pregnant woman who was dependent on methamphetamine arrived at the hospital in labor. She showed an…
Archaeologists uncover oldest known structure at Hadrian’s Villa
Researchers from Pablo de Olavide University (UPO) have uncovered what may be the oldest documented structure ever identified at Hadrian’s Villa near Rome, shedding new light on the origins of…
Prenatal Sleep Expectations Drive Postpartum Insomnia
Summary: A new study exposed a powerful cognitive driver of maternal sleep health: a pregnant woman’s psychological expectations regarding her future postpartum sleep directly predict her actual postpartum sleep disruption,…
How cuts to CDC are dismantling its capacity to protect Americans’ health
Since the Trump administration took office in January 2025, the workforce at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has weathered uncertainty and change. Mass firings, communication freezes, political interference…
