In woodland near Spała, within the administrative district of Gmina Inowłódz, Poland, a group of metal detectorists uncovered a buried treasure hoard. The discovery was made by members of the…
Category: Humans
Why Feeling Good is Harder than Not Feeling Bad
Summary: For decades, the mental health field has operated on a half-truth: that curing depression means removing sadness. A new study argues that the most dangerous part of depression isn’t…
Rethinking Vibration as an Emotional Language
Summary: A new study challenges the traditional view of mobile device vibration as a simple “alert.” The research introduces a shift toward “tactons”, structured vibration patterns designed to convey complex…
Large cache of stone cannonballs uncovered in Nieuwpoort
Work on a new administrative building in Nieuwpoort in northern Belgium has uncovered a mix of medieval remains and a large number of stone cannonballs, highlighting the town’s past as…
Everyday Skills Protect the Developing Brain from Prenatal Stress
Summary: Building strong adaptive skills in early childhood, such as communication and self-care, can shield a child’s brain from the long-term impact of prenatal stress. Researchers used Superstorm Sandy as…
Major archaeological finds discovered along route of Czech rail line
Archaeologists have uncovered more than a thousand archaeological features along a planned section of the Kojetín–Přerov high-speed railway in the Czech Republic, revealing an extensive record of human activity spanning…
Early Imaginative Play Predicts Better Mental Health
Summary: Toddlers who excel at pretend play are significantly less likely to experience emotional and behavioral difficulties by the time they reach primary school. A major longitudinal study tracked over…
Gold jewellery hoard discovered at ancient Kolona site on Aegina
Excavations at Kolona have brought to light a group of gold objects dating to the Middle Bronze Age. The site lies on the Greek island of Aegina, near the modern…
Rotavirus cases in children are rising – but a highly effective vaccine has slashed hospitalizations from the virus by 80% in 2 decades
Rotavirus is a highly contagious virus that spreads easily and can make babies and young children very sick. This year, doctors have been seeing more cases earlier in the season…
