How Surprise Superhero Cameos Spark Kindness
Summary: A field experiment on the Milan subway shows that sudden, unexpected events can substantially increase everyday altruism. When an actor dressed…
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Exposure to Industrial Chemicals May Mimic ALS Symptoms
IDPN nitrile poisoning produces neuropathology resembling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS); study may offer a new experimental model to study disease mechanisms Researchers…
How Infants Learn Abstract Visual Rules
Summary: New research shows that babies as young as three months can detect and generalize visual patterns simply by observing the world…
The Scent of a Woman: Movie Review, Plot, Cast and Themes
The Scent of a Woman: How Reproductive Hormones Influence Body Odour Attractiveness Summary: Researchers from the University of Bern report that reproductive…
Corpus Callosum Silences Right Hemisphere During Speech
Summary: A new study confirms the role of the corpus callosum in determining how language functions are distributed between the brain’s hemispheres.…
Sleep Shifts From Learning Aid to Brain Maintenance in Childhood
Summary: By about two-and-a-half years of age, sleep shifts from primarily supporting brain growth to serving mainly maintenance and repair functions—roles it…
Autism Risk Driven by Genetics, Not Maternal Illness
Summary: A large Danish registry study of more than 1.1 million births found little evidence that most maternal health conditions during pregnancy…
Why Cannabis Use Is Rising Among People with Depression
Summary: A new large-scale U.S. study finds that cannabis (marijuana) use nearly doubled among people with depression between 2005 and 2017, and…
How Nutrition Can Alleviate Depression Symptoms
Summary: New analysis adds to growing evidence that changing diet and lifestyle can improve depressive symptoms. The research shows that modest dietary…
Melatonin Use Linked to Lower Self-Harm Risk in Teens
Summary: Melatonin treatment for sleep problems was associated with lower rates of self-harm among young people diagnosed with depression and anxiety, with…
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