Summary: Toddlers who excel at pretend play are significantly less likely to experience emotional and behavioral difficulties by the time they reach primary school. A major longitudinal study tracked over…
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Gold jewellery hoard discovered at ancient Kolona site on Aegina
Excavations at Kolona have brought to light a group of gold objects dating to the Middle Bronze Age. The site lies on the Greek island of Aegina, near the modern…
Rotavirus cases in children are rising – but a highly effective vaccine has slashed hospitalizations from the virus by 80% in 2 decades
Rotavirus is a highly contagious virus that spreads easily and can make babies and young children very sick. This year, doctors have been seeing more cases earlier in the season…
HEPA air purifiers may boost brain power in adults over 40 – new research
Using an in-home HEPA purifier for one month spurs a small but significant improvement in brain function in adults age 40 and older. That’s the result of a new study…
Medieval chapel discovered inside Spanish cave
Work at the Cova de San Xoán Vello is shedding light on a long sequence of human activity, with evidence ranging from prehistoric mining to medieval religious worship. The site,…
Placebo effect can work as well as real medicine – but your body may need permission to use it
The first time the placebo effect really got under my skin was when I read that roughly one-third of people with irritable bowel syndrome improve on placebo treatments alone. Usually…
SSRIs May Trigger Tinnitus – Neuroscience News
Summary: For millions of people, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) are a lifeline for managing depression and anxiety. However, a new study reveals a hidden cost: elevated serotonin can directly…
Ancient Caral structure linked to astronomical observation discovered at Áspero
Archaeologists in Peru have uncovered a structure at Áspero that appears to have been used to observe the sky, adding detail to what is known about early scientific practices in…
Intimate partner homicide has clear warning signs – and is often preventable, research shows
Dr. Cerina Wanzer Fairfax was an accomplished dentist and a loving mom to two teenage children. On April 16, 2026, she was killed by her estranged husband, former Virginia Lt.…
Archaeologists reveal a lost civilisation in Georgia highlands
Archaeologists working in southern Georgia are uncovering new evidence that challenges long-held assumptions about life in the region’s highlands. Fieldwork on the Javakheti Plateau has revealed a dense network of…
