Over 3,000 Roman coins found at Claternae |

A group of Italian archaeologists have uncovered over 3,000 Roman coins at Claternae, located in the Italian municipality of Ozzano dell’Emilia. Claternae was a Roman town on the Via Emilia,…

The Elusive Link Between Brown Fat and Social Contact

Summary: A study exploring the link between brown adipose tissue (BAT) activity and the tendency for physical contact yielded inconclusive results, challenging earlier assumptions. Researchers attempted to replicate a 2012…

Babies cry less with to skin-to-skin contact, says behavioral psychologist

Credit: CC0 Public Domain It appears beneficial for mothers and babies to have one hour of skin-to-skin contact per day in the first five weeks after birth. Mothers who do…

The Energizing Power of Keeping Good Secrets

Summary: A recent study reveals that keeping good news a secret can make individuals feel more energized and alive. The research involved over 2,500 participants and found that positive secrets,…

Large mosaics unearthed at ancient Sadogora

According to a press announcement by the Kayseri Metropolitan Municipality, archaeologists have unearthed mosaics covering an area of up to 600 square metres in the ancient site of Sadogora. Sadogora…

Wegovy cuts heart risks by 20% in large trial

In a finding that could change the landscape of heart disease care, the wildly popular weight-loss drug Wegovy has proved its mettle in protecting the heart after lowering the risk…

Man receives the first eye transplant plus a new face. It’s a step toward one day restoring sight

Dr. Eduardo Rodriguez, NYU Langone Health’s chair of plastic surgery, examines Aaron James in New York on Oct. 23, 2023. In May 2023, surgeons performed the world’s first transplant of…

Most everyone can lower blood pressure by reducing salt, even those on BP drugs: Study

Credit: CC0 Public Domain Nearly everyone can lower their blood pressure, even people currently on blood pressure- reducing drugs, by lowering their sodium intake, reports a new study from Vanderbilt…

A Neural Blueprint for Depression

Summary: New findings reveal key genetic and cognitive factors linked to depression. Research shows genetic variants affecting brain structure in adolescents, enlarged brain regions related to emotion processing indicating early…

Over 100,000 ancient coins found in hidden cache |

Archaeologists have uncovered over 100,000 ancient coins during excavations in Maebashi City, Japan. The discovery was made during construction works of a new factory in Sojamachi district, where a cache…