Summary: A novel study explores the curious phenomenon of why the majority of people prefer cradling a baby in the crook of their left arm. Research suggests that around 75%…
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Excavation of Artemis temple reveals evidence of animal sacrifices
Archaeologists excavating a temple complex at the Artemis Amarynthos sanctuary have uncovered evidence of animal sacrificial rites and new insights into the temple configuration. The Artemis Amarynthos sanctuary is located…
Just 1 in 12 people survive and leave hospital
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A national research database has revealed stark figures for cardiac arrests in England for 2022. Survival rates remain low, with around 8% patients surviving to 30…
INAH archaeologists find funerary urn depicting Maya corn god
Archaeologists from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) have uncovered a Paaktzatz style funerary urn depicting the Maya corn god. The discovery was made during works on Section…
Rabies is an ancient, unpredictable and potentially fatal disease − two rabies researchers explain how to protect yourself
A feral kitten in Omaha, Nebraska, tested positive for rabies in November 2023. It died of the raccoon variant of the virus, which is typically found only in the Appalachian…
GSK buys asthma drug developer for up to $1.4 bn
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain British drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline on Tuesday agreed to buy Aiolos Bio for up to $1.4 billion, with focus on an asthma medication still at the testing stage.…
Team develops app to help train the brain to overcome tinnitus
The MindEar app includes training and education on tinnitus, helping patients better manage symptoms. Credit: MindEar An international research team has shown that the debilitating impact of tinnitus can be…
Update on mechanisms and management of atrial fibrillation
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a major global health concern impacting millions and causing symptoms like palpitations, dyspnea, fatigue, dizziness, and chest discomfort. Furthermore, these symptoms reduce…
Wessex Archaeology finds Anglo-Saxon cemetery
Wessex Archaeology has uncovered an Anglo-Saxon cemetery during excavations for Viking Link, a submarine power cable connecting the United Kingdom and Denmark. Excavations identified traces of a Bronze Age ring…
Archaeologists find jar handle bearing the name “Menahem”
Archaeologists from the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) have uncovered a jar handle bearing the name “Menahem” during excavations in the Ras el-‘Amud neighbourhood of Jerusalem, Israel. The handle was found…
