Naked kouros statue among new finds at Despotiko |

Archaeologists have uncovered a naked kouros statue during excavations of an Ancient Greek sanctuary dedicated to Apollo. Despotiko is a small, uninhabited Greek island in the Cyclades island group in…

Could psychedelics be used to help manage athletes’ mental health?

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Why do people who take DMT, a powerful psychedelic drug, feel a strong sense of familiarity about places, things or entities that are not a part…

Children’s Views on Inequality: The Power of Explanation

Summary: Researchers revealed that children’s perceptions of inequality are shaped by how its origins are explained to them. While adults often attribute social inequalities to structural forces, children interpret these…

Unlocking Schizophrenia: Mitochondria Dysfunction at the Forefront

Summary: Researchers have identified a pivotal role of impaired mitochondrial function in the development of schizophrenia by examining the genetic risk factor 3q29 deletion syndrome. The genetic condition, known to…

Melatonin and its derivatives found to enhance long-term object recognition memory

Melatonin and its derivatives enhance long-term object recognition memory in male mice by modulating the phosphorylation of memory-related proteins through receptor and non-receptor signaling pathways. Credit: Atsuhiko Chiba from Sophia…

Can you cry underwater?

Tears prevent your eyes from drying out and protect them from irritation and infection. Vizerskaya/E+ via Getty Images Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you…

Archaeologists find Hecate figurine at ancient Kelenderis |

A team of archaeologists from Batman University have uncovered a figurine depicting Hecate during excavations at ancient Kelenderis. Kelenderis, also known as Celenderis, was an ancient Greek city, port and…

From ‘magical’ to ‘rip it out’: different brain implant experiences

A brain implant allowed Ian Burkhart to close his hand for the first time since being paralysed in a diving accident. Ian Burkhart looked down at his hand and imagined…

Can coffee or a nap make up for sleep deprivation? A psychologist explains why there’s no substitute for shut-eye

Credit: Vera Kratochvil/public domain There is no denying the importance of sleep. Everyone feels better after a good night of sleep, and lack of sleep can have profoundly negative effects…

A ‘memory wipe’ for stem cells may be the key to better therapies

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Stem cells are special kinds of cells in our body that can become any other type of cell. They have huge potential for medicine, and trials…