Summary: A neurocognitive electroencephalography (EEG) study led by researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem reveals that autistic and non-autistic adults achieve identical perceptual accuracy on auditory tasks, but diverge…
Category: Humans
1,800-year-old Roman child’s sarcophagus found with toys inside
Archaeologists in Romania have discovered an exceptionally preserved Roman sarcophagus containing the remains of a young child buried with toys, jewellery and floral offerings approximately 1,800 years ago. The sarcophagus…
Parents, let your kids eat as much candy as they want – less restriction could help reduce the urge to overeat
Kids and candy are a classic pairing. From trick-or-treating to Easter baskets, to local parades and birthday parties, it can feel like kids are almost always bringing home another bag…
Traces of Roman temple unearthed in Caraca
Archaeologists have discovered a Roman temple at the ancient city of Caraca in central Spain, confirming a structure first detected beneath the ground using geophysical surveys. The discovery comes during…
737 Roman coins spanning centuries of imperial rule discovered in Hungary
Archaeologists have discovered 737 Roman coins at three sites in western Hungary, including issues depicting emperors, deities and the deification of a dead ruler. The finds span several centuries of…
How Your Brain Saves Nostalgia From Scandals
Summary: When an admired artist is embroiled in scandal, how does the mind preserve its past love for their work? A study from the University of South Florida, published in…
Florida Department of Health considers dropping 4 school vaccine requirements – here’s what that could mean for kids
The Florida Department of Health held a hearing in October 2026 on a proposal to remove four vaccine requirements for entry into school and childcare: Haemophilus influenzae type b, or…
Oldest known Acheulean tools in Eastern Europe may date back 450,000 years
Stone handaxes, picks and cleavers discovered at a Lower Palaeolithic site in southern Russia may represent the oldest known Acheulean tool industry in Eastern Europe outside the Caucasus, according to…
How the law protecting Americans from surprise medical bills is driving up healthcare costs
Imagine you get hit by a car. An ambulance brings you to the nearest hospital. Your private health insurance covers emergency care, but the hospital isn’t in your plan’s network.…
