Summary: Researchers demonstrated that robust cooperation emerges spontaneously without requiring advanced cognition or elaborate social rules. By using evolutionary simulations and populations of artificial intelligence agents, the researchers proved that…
Category: Humans
Many cancer survivors have impairments that make using mobile devices and websites difficult
Megan (not her real name) had always taken pride in her ability to meet someone once and remember their name. Then came a breast cancer diagnosis in her 40s, chemotherapy,…
Keeping drugs free of contaminants – pharmaceutical manufacturers filter medications through tiny pores to keep them sterile and safe
Every year, the global pharmaceutical industry produces trillions of doses of medications. Manufacturing these drugs involves several stages, and the chance of contamination increases with every step. Thus, before a…
Colorado was the first state to cap a drug’s price – then a federal court stepped in
Colorado is one of a handful of states with a review board for drug prices and one of only four with a board empowered to set upper limits on what…
New study reveals how Cypriot goldsmiths united four ancient cultures
A cache of 3,400-year-old gold ornaments found in Cyprus is providing new evidence of how closely connected the ancient Mediterranean had become during the Late Bronze Age. The discoveries were…
Divers uncover Bronze Age sword off south Devon coast
A rare 3,000-year-old Bronze Age sword has been discovered beneath the waters off the south Devon coast during an underwater archaeological survey, adding to the growing evidence that the area…
Study reveals Ancient Egyptian princesses were skilled archers and hunters
Ancient Egyptian princesses who lived nearly 4,000 years ago were not merely buried with ceremonial weapons—they were skilled archers and physically active women who regularly used them, according to a…
Autistic children drown at alarming rates
During roasting-hot summer days, more and more people make their way to swimming pools, lakes, rivers and other spots where they can access water to stay cool. But while water…
Screen time guidelines for kids and adolescents have shifted as research paints a more nuanced picture
Concerns surrounding young people’s screen time are widespread. Australia became the first country to ban social media for users under 16 in December 2025, and Denmark, France and the U.K.…
Yes, breathing wildfire smoke can harm your health – here’s what you can do to protect yourself
Wildfire smoke has been pouring across the U.S. border from fires in Canada again, turning skies an eerie shade of orange in several states in July 2026. In the West,…
