Largest Roman bath complex in the Netherlands unearthed in Nijmegen

Archaeologists have uncovered the largest known Roman bath complex ever discovered in the Netherlands, shedding new light on the prosperity and longevity of Roman occupation in the ancient city of…

Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Philadelphia in 1976 was mysterious and deadly – 50 years later, scientists know the cause but outbreaks continue

The landmark Bellevue-Stratford Hotel in Philadelphia went out of business after the Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in 1976. Bettmann/Bettman Collection via Getty Images Soon after Philadelphia hosted America’s bicentennial celebrations in…

Brain Inflammation Linked to Chronic Depression and Anxiety

Summary: A global meta-analysis of over 4,700 survivors has revealed that psychiatric and behavioral complications, such as depression, anxiety, and emotional instability, are widespread following encephalitis (brain inflammation). Researchers found…

How Messi, Mbappe and Haaland use their brains (as well as feet) to gain a psychological edge at the World Cup

Part of soccer’s beauty lies in its unpredictability. Already in World Cup 2026, we have seen Morocco tie with five-time champion Brazil and Australia overturn the odds by beating Turkey.…

Quartz countertops are driving a public health crisis in the US – 2 occupational health experts explain the surge of lung transplants and lawsuits

If you walk into a Costco, Home Depot or Lowe’s and order a countertop for your kitchen renovation, the store will likely contract with a local fabrication shop, instructing them…

First new US sunscreen ingredient since 1999 approved by FDA – a skin scientist explains how bemotrizinol works

As summer in the U.S. heats up, people become more diligent about protecting their skin from the Sun. Another option for doing so will soon be available. On June 9,…

Ancient timber monument reveals earliest known solstice alignment in Stonehenge landscape

Archaeologists have uncovered a 5,000-year-old ceremonial monument near Stonehenge that appears to represent the earliest known solstice alignment in the area, suggesting prehistoric communities were marking the summer and winter…

Ancient ceremonial complex and rare sculpture uncovered in Veracruz

Archaeologists in Mexico have uncovered the remains of a pre-Hispanic ceremonial complex and a large carved stone monument in the state of Veracruz, revealing evidence of a previously unknown culture…

Great Apes Shatter Human Models of Social Intelligence

Summary: Great ape cognition is highly individualized, dynamic, and structurally distinct from human intelligence. Tracking 48 chimpanzees, bonobos, gorillas, and orangutans over 18 months, researchers determined that individual cognitive differences…

Probiotics Show Promise as Add-On Treatment for Depression

Summary: Adding probiotic therapy to standard care can provide modest but meaningful relief for older adults suffering from moderate depression. The study monitored 58 participants aged 60 and older over…