An elite tomb laden with gold funerary objects has been discovered in the El Caño Archaeological Park in Coclé province, Panama. According to experts, the discovery is one of the…
Category: Humans
OCD Brains Work Harder to Stay on Track
Summary: Getting dressed in the morning seems like a simple sequence, but for those with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), the brain may be working overtime just to keep from “getting stuck.”…
This itch-triggering protein also sends signals to stop scratching
People who can’t stop scratching itches may finally have a culprit to blame. In mice (and probably people), a protein called TRPV4 is involved both in starting an itch and…
Gold-enamelled artefacts uncovered at Ho Dynasty Citadel
Archaeologists have uncovered dozens of rare gold-enamelled terracotta artefacts at the Ho Dynasty Citadel World Heritage site, marking one of the most significant discoveries at the historic complex in recent…
Lost medieval town discovered in West Pomerania
Archaeologists have confirmed the discovery of a long-forgotten medieval town hidden beneath woodland near the settlement of Zagrody, close to Sławoborze in Poland. The site has been identified as Stolzenberg,…
Teen Cannabis Use Doubles Psychosis and Bipolar Risk
Summary: A massive study of over 460,000 adolescents has confirmed that even occasional cannabis use during teenage years is a major risk factor for severe mental illness. The research followed…
Colorado has high levels of radon, which can cause lung cancer – here’s how to lower your risk
In Colorado, as of 2025, about 500 people a year die from lung cancer as the result of radon gas exposure. Nationally, the number of lung cancer deaths attributed to…
Menstrual pads and tampons can contain toxic substances – here’s what to know about this emerging health issue
About half of the global population menstruates at some point in their lives. Disposable products, such as tampons and pads, are some of the most popular products used around the…
Archaeologists excavate lost royal palace
Between 2021 and 2023, the long-lost royal palace of Helfta near Lutherstadt Eisleben (Mansfeld-Südharz district) was systematically investigated by the State Office for Heritage Management and Archaeology (LDA) of Saxony-Anhalt.…
