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Living near green spaces can reduce long-term stress during pregnancy, Israeli-led study finds
Bar-Ilan University researchers found greener neighborhoods were linked to lower stress hormone levels in pregnant women, highlighting the health benefits of residential green spaces.
AI doesn't replace good writers, it demands better judgment, researchers find - study
Can virtual reality teach the 'feel' of medicine? New Israeli study says not yet
Who's a good boy? Study suggests interacting with pets may not improve stress, negative emotions
Cornell University study reveals pupil size during sleep signals memory formation
A new study published in the journal Nature suggests that pupil size is key to understanding how and when the brain forms strong, long-lasting memories.
Study reveals dangerous flame retardants in black plastic kitchen utensils and toys
Despite bans, toxic flame retardants persist in household items made from recycled electronics.
World population to reach 8.09 billion on January 1, 2025, says US Census Bureau
The US Census Bureau estimates that in January 2025, there will be approximately 4.2 births and 2.0 deaths registered every second globally.
The case of the Syrian spadefoot toad: Politicized science spreading enmity among nations - opinion
Rediscovering the Syrian spadefoot toad is a sign of optimism and renewal of hope in a troubled part of the world. The article, though, is a use of science to spread enmity.
Ohio State University study reveals surge in 'Murder' verbs in movies since 1970
The study found a sustained increase in the usage of murder verbs such as "kill" and "murder" across all film genres, with a particularly notable rise in crime films.
Strangled son found by buried father: Genetic study reveals shocking human sacrifices in Peru
Adolescents were sacrificed to their close relatives during funerals of high-status individuals in the Mocha culture.
Ants outshine humans in teamwork: Weizmann Institute's surprising findings
The ants demonstrated performances that were not only vastly better than those of solitary ants but even better in some cases than those of humans.
Ancient Egyptians manipulated sheep horns, study reveals
The skull at the base of the horn core was fractured, repositioned, and tied together for a few weeks until the fractures healed.
Syphilis Origin: New evidence links syphilis to the Americas, spreading to Europe post-Columbus
A new study published in the journal Nature provides compelling evidence that syphilis originated in the Americas and spread globally through European colonization.
Saturn's rings are older than we thought, study suggests
Impacts vaporize micrometeoroids, keeping the rings clean and challenging previous age estimates.