A study published in the journal Prehistory Works, indicates that two objects sampled from the Villena Treasure were smithed using meteoric iron. The paper, titled: “Meteorite iron in the Villena…
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How AI will, and won’t, change health care in 2024
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Muhammad Mamdani understands why people are wary of artificial intelligence having a say in their health care—but he’s even more concerned about the patients who are…
Ancient hunting tools found in Mexican cave
Archaeologists from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) have recovered ancient sets of hunting tools from the Cueva del Tesoro. The Cueva del Tesoro, known as the “Treasure…
Experts say it’s time to address the high rate of Australians with disabilities addicted to smoking
Credit: CC0 Public Domain According to a new analysis, almost a quarter of Australians with disabilities smoke when compared to just 12.6% of the wider population. While the number of…
New Biomarker Measures Infant Stress and Development Risks
Summary: Researchers discovered a biomarker that can predict the impact of early toxic stress on infant cognitive development and health. The study used F2-isoprostane, a marker for oxidative stress, to…
This protein may be the ‘glue’ that helps COVID virus stick
Credit: CC0 Public Domain When SARS-CoV-2 enters the human body, the virus’ spike protein binds to a cell, allowing the virus to infiltrate and begin replicating. A new study from…
Self-Compassion Is Key to Happier Romantic Relationships
Summary: Self-compassion in romantic relationships leads to greater happiness for both partners. The research, involving 209 heterosexual couples, shows that men particularly benefit when their partner practices self-compassion. This study…
Insurance doesn’t always cover hearing aids for kids
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Joyce Shen was devastated when doctors said her firstborn, Emory, hadn’t passed her newborn hearing screening. Emory was diagnosed with profound sensorineural hearing loss in both…
AA attendance lower among African American, Hispanic and young populations: Study
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Alcoholics Anonymous has long been a cornerstone of treating alcohol use disorders in the United States. But even today, Americans are not accessing it equally, according…
Bronze Age burial objects indicate ritual deposition of metal
Archaeologists excavating at the Papowo Biskupie archaeological site have uncovered new evidence linking burial rituals with metal depositions. Papowo Biskupie is located at a dried-out lake in northern Poland, where…
