A new global study led by the University of Jyväskylä reveals that our most emotionally resonant music tends to come from our teenage years—peaking around age 17. This pronounced pattern, known as the “reminiscence bump,” reflects our…
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How age influences the perception of ambiguous facial expressions
Do you find it easy to perceive people you meet as happy and positive? Or are you vigilant and look for signs of dissatisfaction and anger in their facial expressions?
Your perceptions may be related to how old you are. A new study…
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After the L.A. Fires, Locals Turn to Native Plants to Help Shield Homes From Flames and Clean Contaminated Soil
Scientists and community members in Altadena are testing ways that California species can assist efforts to rebuild
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Surprising gene mutation in brain's immune cells linked to increased Alzheimer's risk
In a study published in Neuron, a research team at the Department of Neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital, aimed to understand how immune cells of the brain, called microglia, contribute to Alzheimer’s disease (AD) pathology. It’s known…
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Lemurs keep evolving new species, even after 50 million years
Lemurs first arrived on the island of Madagascar 53.2 million years ago,…
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'Craters' on surface of melanoma cells mark tumor-killing hotspots, study reveals
New research published in Cell finds the existence of craters on the surface of melanoma cells that serve as immune hubs, becoming major sites for tumor killing. These craters could serve as good markers for immunotherapy success.
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Can AI Avoid the Enshittification Trap?
I recently vacationed in Italy. As one does these days, I ran my itinerary past GPT-5 for sightseeing suggestions and restaurant recommendations. The bot reported that the top choice for dinner near our hotel in Rome was a short walk down Via…
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Mapping overlooked challenges in stroke recovery
Researchers at the Department of Neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital conducted one of the largest qualitative studies with stroke survivors and care partners within the United States to better understand what well-being means in recovery….
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How to see Comet C/2025 R2 (SWAN) shine in the October sky
A bright new solar system comet could put on a show in the October night sky as it zooms past Earth.
Comet C/2025 R2 (SWAN) was discovered on Sept. 10 by Ukrainian amateur astronomer Vladimir Bezugly. It has brightened significantly since then,…
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Transparent wearable monitor gives real-time warnings about overexposure to sunlight
Scientists in South Korea have unveiled a transparent, wearable sensor that monitors a user’s exposure to ultraviolet A (UVA) radiation in real-time. The technology could help prevent sunburn and long-term skin damage that can cause cancer.
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