Archaeologists in Peru have uncovered a remarkable 3,800-year-old ritual offering at the ancient city of Peñico, shedding new light on the enduring legacy of the Caral civilisation after the decline…
Category: Humans
Preconception Maternal Trauma Doubles Schizophrenia Risk
Summary: A new study demonstrated that women who endured Nazi persecution as young girls passed a significantly elevated risk of psychiatric illness to their children born decades after World War…
Nearly 20% of new moms have anxiety or depression, but a promising psychedelic treatment is on the horizon
About 1 in 5 women will experience depression and anxiety during pregnancy or in the year after giving birth. If untreated, a mother who has these conditions has a higher…
Why are our fingers different lengths?
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected]. Why are our fingers different…
Exposure to everyday chemicals can add up – a toxicologist offers simple steps to reduce your dose
Imagine an ordinary Tuesday. You wash your hair, put on deodorant, drink coffee, pack lunch in a plastic container and commute through traffic to get to work. At work, the…
Archaeologists race to document Egypt’s disappearing desert petroglyphs
Archaeologists are raising the alarm over the rapid deterioration of Egypt’s ancient rock art, warning that thousands of prehistoric petroglyphs are under increasing threat from climate change and human vandalism.…
Psychedelic Trips Can Halt Political Hate
Summary: A massive study tracking 21,990 U.S. adults has demonstrated that the specific cultural and political atmosphere surrounding a psychedelic experience can systematically pivot its psychological aftermath. Participants whose most…
Ancient bladder stone surgery tool discovered at Bulgarian Roman city
Archaeologists excavating the ancient city of Heraclea Sintica in south-western Bulgaria have uncovered an exceptionally rare Roman-era surgical instrument used to remove bladder stones, a discovery experts say is among…
