Summary: Survivors of the 2018 Camp Fire in California exhibit long-term cognitive changes, particularly in decision-making. Participants directly exposed to the wildfire showed reduced ability to choose long-term rewards and…
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How Orange County plans to sterilize mosquitoes to limit spread of disease
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Mosquito season has arrived in Southern California. That means more mosquitoes will be flying around looking for someone to bite. “There’s not a lot of things…
A changing climate may jeopardize global blood supply
Donated blood at Australian Red Cross Lifeblood. Credit: Australian Red Cross Lifeblood A new study published in The Lancet Planetary Health suggests a changing climate threatens the continuous availability of…
Ancient Egyptian settlement discovered near Alexandria
Archaeologists excavating at Kom el-Nugus west of Alexandria have discovered the remains of a New Kingdom settlement. Kom el-Nugus is situated on a ridge surrounded by modern developments between the…
Early Maternal Affection Shapes Key Personality Traits for Life
Summary: Affectionate mothering in early childhood may play a lasting role in shaping personality traits that influence educational, professional, and health outcomes. A study of over 2,200 identical twins found…
Arkansas, Indiana push to ban candy, soda from SNAP program
by I. Edwards Republican governors in Arkansas and Indiana are asking the federal government for permission to ban soda and candy purchases with food stamps. Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders…
Researchers uncover hidden inscriptions in Jerusalem’s Last Supper Room
An international team of researchers, including experts from the Austrian Academy of Sciences (ÖAW), have uncovered Medieval inscriptions hidden on the walls of the Cenacle – the traditional location of…
From Anxiety to Alzheimer’s, Music Makes a Difference
Summary: Music therapy is proving to be a powerful adjunct treatment for a range of conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease, chronic pain, movement disorders, and mental health issues. Research highlights how…
Thirty Years’ war camp excavation sheds light on military life
Archaeologists from the Bavarian State Office for Monument Preservation (BLfD) have excavated one of the largest fortified military camps of the Thirty Years’ War, located in Stein, Germany. The Thirty…
FDA approves combo of Opdivo plus Yervoy for advanced liver cancer
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Opdivo (nivolumab) plus Yervoy (ipilimumab) as a first-line treatment for adults with unresectable or metastatic hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The approval of Opdivo…
