A unique residential study has concluded that, contrary to perceived wisdom, people with eating disorders do not lose self-control — leading to binge-eating — in…
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Not least because of the COVID-19 pandemic, conspiracy theories are more topical than ever. They are reported and discussed in almost all media and communication…
An interdisciplinary team led by KU Leuven and Stanford has identified 76 overlapping genetic locations that shape both our face and our brain. What the…
Are we really living in a polarized world? A mathematical model reveals surprises — particularly about people in the middle. When people talk about the…
When humans look out at a visual landscape like a sunset or a beautiful overlook, we experience something — we have a conscious awareness of…
The blog “Ladyplanet. Natürlich Frau sein” is quite certain: “Our cycle is linked to that of the moon. The most obvious connection is the length…
The common cuttlefish, Sepia officinalis. Credit: Roger Hanlon Much like the popular TikTok challenge where kids resist eating snacks, cuttlefish can do the same! Cuttlefish…
Several proposals have emerged on how to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine, but they fall short in ensuring that the vaccine is distributed fairly. A team…
Researchers release large dataset on machine learning-based brain training. In recent years, researchers have discovered ways to remove specific fears from the brain, increase one’s…
Moon phases. For centuries, humans have blamed the moon for our moods, accidents, and even natural disasters. But new research indicates that our planet’s celestial…
When people pause before replying to a question, even for just a few seconds, their answers are perceived to be less sincere and credible than…
Fragrances – promising mystery, intrigue and forbidden thrills – are blended by master perfumers, their recipes kept secret. In a new study on the sense…
A Zapotec woman making tamales using locally grown maiz, or corn. Credit: Jeffrey Cohen On the outskirts of some small Indigenous communities in the Mexican…
Marmoset monkeys are not only passive observers of third-party interactions, but that they also interpret them. Credit: Judith M. Burkart, UZH Humans continuously observe and…
Marijuana use increases throughout the calendar year, with use up 13 percent on average at the end of each year compared to the beginning, according…
The brains of musicians have stronger structural and functional connections compared to those of non-musicians, regardless of innate pitch ability, according to new research from JNeurosci.…
During the COVID-19 pandemic, parents have been faced with challenging circumstances to balance work, household, care of children and support of distance learning for school-age…
The Fox sisters: Kate (1838-92), Leah (1814-90) and Margaret (or Maggie) (1836-93). Lithograph after a daguerreotype by Appleby. Published by N. Currier, New York. In…