A team of archaeologists working in the ancient city of Syedra, on Turkey’s Mediterranean coast, has uncovered a mosaic floor dated to 1,500-years-ago. The mosaic measures approximately 4.5 by 4.5…
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Mosaic floors from early Christian basilicas identified in Berat, Albania
Archaeological analysis of two mosaic floor fragments discovered in Berat, Albania, has identified them as remnants of early Christian basilicas dating to Late Antiquity. The finds provide rare material evidence…
Archaeologists find ancient evidence of “Lost World” beneath the North Sea
A vast prehistoric landscape now hidden beneath the North Sea may have supported forests and wildlife thousands of years earlier than scientists previously believed. New research suggests that Doggerland, a…
Spectrum of Hyperarousal: Seven Distinct Types of Tension Identified
Summary: “Hyperarousal” is a cornerstone of many mental health conditions, from insomnia and ADHD to depression and PTSD. However, the term has historically been used as a “catch-all,” leading to…
Ancient shipwrecks discovered near Libyan Port City of Ptolemais
Archaeologists from the University of Warsaw have uncovered the remains of several ancient shipwrecks near the historic port city of Ptolemais in northeastern Libya, shedding new light on maritime activity…
Teens with ADHD Face Higher Risks of Anxiety and Depression
Summary: Young people with ADHD are significantly more likely to experience “internalizing” problems like anxiety and low mood, but until now, the exact links between these conditions remained unclear. A…
We study pandemics, and the resurgence of measles is a grim sign of what’s coming
In the three decades between 1993 and 2024, measles in the U.S. was relatively rare – a few hundred cases each year, at most. But suddenly, the disease has become…
AI Autocomplete Covertly Shifts Human Opinions
Summary: AI-powered writing tools do more than just speed up your typing—they may be subtly rewriting your worldviews. A large-scale study reveals that biased autocomplete suggestions can shift a user’s…
