Surrogacy arrangements – agreements for someone to carry a pregnancy for the intended parents – have existed for millennia, and modern surrogacy contracts for half a century. These contracts typically…
Category: Humans
Sexual assault survivors’ stories may shift over time – a psychologist explains why it doesn’t mean they’re lying
If a person’s story changes in the weeks following an alleged sexual assault, are they not telling the truth? It’s a criticism I’ve seen on social media and heard in…
3,000-year-old bronze sword discovered in submerged settlement in Italy
Underwater archaeologists have discovered a 3,000-year-old bronze sword during excavations of a submerged Bronze Age settlement in Lake Mezzano, Italy. The sword was discovered along the southern shore of the…
How Dark Traits Reshape Speech
Summary: A narrative psychology study from the University of Mississippi challenges the popular stereotype that individuals with psychopathic traits speak with cold, emotionless detachment. Published in Personality and Individual Differences,…
Underwater archaeologists discover seal ring depicting the Lighthouse of Alexandria
Underwater archaeologists excavating the Eastern Harbour of Alexandria have discovered a bronze seal ring depicting the Lighthouse of Alexandria. The discovery was made by a joint archaeological mission from the…
Rare early medieval boat burial discovered in Poland
Archaeologists from the Institute of Archaeology and Ethnology of the Polish Academy of Sciences (IAE PAN) have discovered a rare early medieval boat burial during excavations at Chodlik in eastern…
Adults With ADHD Face Higher Long-Term Dementia Risk
Summary: A massive study of more than 187,000 older adults enrolled in the NIH’s All of Us Research Program reveals that adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) face more than quadruple…
Why your boss matters more than remote or hybrid work when it comes to burnout and job satisfaction
The post-pandemic push to bring workers back to the office has left many nostalgic for more flexible arrangements, such as hybrid or remote work. But a wealth of data since…
Flu season is near – here’s a guide to available vaccines
The number of people sick with flu is starting to increase across the United States, with health authorities warning that in some western regions of the country, the 2026-27 flu…
Melting ice reveals 6,000-year-old artefacts in Norwegian mountains
Melting ice in Norway’s highest mountains is revealing archaeological remains dating back as far as 6,000 years, providing new insights into prehistoric activity at high elevations. According to archaeologist Julian…
