Hundreds of pilgrim medallions spanning four centuries discovered in Switzerland

Heritage officials in Switzerland have uncovered an extraordinary collection of hundreds of religious pilgrim medallions dating from the 17th to the 20th centuries, offering a rare glimpse into centuries of…

Rats Display Genuine Empathy – Neuroscience News

Summary: Empathy, the profound ability to share and understand the internal emotional states of others, is frequently championed as the ultimate psychological glue that holds human society together, making our…

How 21st-Century Screens Hijack Brain Circuitry

Summary: Dense urban infrastructure, globalized economic pressures, and hyper-curated digital networks actively hijack ancestral survival instincts. Rather than treating mental health crises as purely localized lifestyle flaws, the authors prove…

Stress Accelerates Immune Aging by Altering the Microbiome

Summary: Researchers have demonstrated a definitive brain-gut-bone marrow axis in mice that explains this destructive link. The data reveals that chronic psychological stress suppresses key executive and emotional regions of…

Alcohol is one of the most dangerous drugs, yet its presence is ubiquitous in social settings and celebrations

Few substances are as deeply woven into everyday life as alcohol. It is a fixture at holiday celebrations, work-related social gatherings, sporting events, airports, and brunch or dinner tables. A…

How did it feel to be an American colonist in 1776? Probably itchy, achy and slightly nauseated

Trade the tricorn hats, bonnets and homespun shirts for flip flops, sneakers and soccer jerseys, and the intrepid revolutionaries of 1776 would have looked a lot like the people of…

How health insurers get a free pass to deny coverage from a 52-year-old law meant to protect worker pensions

Florence Corcoran, an employee of South Central Bell Telephone Company, was eight months into a high-risk pregnancy when her obstetrician recommended she spend the final month on bed rest in…

Banning transgender girls from school sports affects all children – why allowing strangers to scrutinize children’s bodies may put all girls at risk of harassment

Youth sports have a significant impact on the development of all children. Sports provide children opportunities to build their social skills and confidence, as well as improve their sense of…

How AI Substitutes Are Replacing Genuine Human Connection

Summary: A research team warns that unregulated AI reliance could severely hijack healthy emotional development. The study highlights how current conversational tools lack developmental safeguards, frequently leading to the stagnation…

Archaeologists uncover ancient settlement and tombs at Tel El-Koa

An Egyptian archaeological mission has uncovered a remarkable ancient settlement at Tel El-Koa in the Wadi Tumilat region of Ismailia Governorate, revealing tombs, residential buildings and production facilities dating to…