Archaeologists uncover structure linked to the cult of Kukulcán |

Archaeologists conducting excavations at Itzamkanac, also known as El Tigre, have uncovered a structure linked to the cult of Kukulcán. Itzamkanac was the capital of the Acalán Maya, located in…

Underwater archaeologists search for lost civilisations beneath Baltic and North Sea |

Underwater archaeologists from the University of Bradford and key partners are conducting a study of the Baltic and North Sea region thanks to funding from the European Research Council. The…

Kink communities can help people build connections and improve their body images

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain In recent years, the world of kink lifestyles and subcultures has gained increasing attention. Kink is a general term that includes various expressions of unconventional or…

Extreme heat projected to increase cardiovascular deaths

3D Model of the heart by Dr. Matthew Bramlet. Credit: NIH Cardiovascular-related deaths due to extreme heat are expected to increase between 2036 and 2065 in the United States, according…

Do Roosters Recognize Their Own Reflection? Self Awareness Explored

Summary: Chickens, often dismissed as simple-minded, are now at the forefront of a study on self-awareness. Researchers have observed roosters potentially recognizing themselves in mirrors. However, the success of this…

Don’t toss those pumpkin seeds

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain It all started with a question from a reader in Missouri: “Can pumpkin seeds minimize an overactive bladder? Is it better to eat ground-up pumpkin seeds…

Over 100 dead from cholera, dengue in war-torn Sudan

Scanning electron microscope image of Vibrio cholerae. Credit: Wikipedia Outbreaks of cholera and dengue fever in war-torn Sudan have left more than 100 people dead since August, the health ministry…

Hospital’s pioneering gene therapy aims to free patients of blood disease. Is a cure at hand?

by Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Born with a deadly blood disease, Clint and Alissa Finlayson’s adopted daughters—Ada, nine, and Lily, 12—are the first patients…

Afterlife Conversations: Healing Power in Grief’s Journey?

Summary: Interactions with the deceased, or ADCs, are reported by 30-34% of individuals. A recent study explored the effects of ADCs on those grieving a partner. The findings reveal that…

The Two Faces of Stress: Nurturing Resilience and Recognizing Overload

Summary: Stress, a reaction to demands, isn’t universally negative; it has its benefits. The positive side, eustress, can foster well-being and resilience. Researchers clarify that the difference between helpful and…