New Study: Infants Show Flexible Learning and Adaptation
Summary: New research shows that infants as young as eight months can flexibly adjust their learning strategies in response to changing environments.…
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Joy Deferred: Why Longing Leads to Procrastination
Summary: Although people often long to resume activities they enjoy, many intentionally wait to do so, hoping the moment will feel more…
Autoimmune Disorders Double Depression and Anxiety Risk
Summary: A large UK population study finds that people with autoimmune diseases face almost twice the risk of persistent mental health disorders—such…
Brain Protein Spike Detected in Newborns and Alzheimer’s Patients
Summary: A new multicentre study finds that newborn infants and people with Alzheimer’s disease share unusually high blood levels of the same…
How Overconfidence Fuels Belief in Conspiracy Theories
Summary: New research shows that people who endorse conspiracy theories are often overconfident and unaware of how unusual their beliefs are. Across…
How Caffeine Boosts Cellular Energy and Slows Aging
Summary: New research from Queen Mary University of London suggests caffeine may slow cellular ageing by activating AMPK, an evolutionarily conserved energy-sensing…
Molecule May Prevent Vision Loss in AMD
Summary: A new study indicates that raising levels of apolipoprotein M (ApoM) may slow or prevent progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD),…
Why Chimpanzees and Children Are Drawn to Social Drama
Summary: A recent comparative study finds that both chimpanzees and young children show a clear preference for observing social interactions over watching…
GLP-1 Medication Halves Migraine Days
Summary: A new pilot study shows that liraglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist used for diabetes and weight management, substantially reduced…
Older Mothers Face Higher Birth Risks—Sharp Rise After 45
Summary: A nationwide study of more than 300,000 births in Sweden found that babies born to mothers aged 40 and older—particularly those…
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