Research news this hour:

  • Global Language Reads in Port Jefferson brings diversity and culture to its bookshelves December 22, 2024 9:45 am TBR Newsmedia Owner of Global Language Reads Caterina Lemos Cunha. Photo by Julianne Mosher Global Language Books in Port Jefferson Village. Photo by Julianne Mosher Global Language Books in Port Jefferson Village. Photo by Julianne Mosher Global Language Books in Port …
  • UAMS receives $3 million NIH grant for novel pituitary gland research December 22, 2024 8:38 am Magnolia Reporter - Arkansas A University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) research team has been awarded a $3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to test promising findings that could lead to better treatments for hormone loss caused by a malfunctioning …
  • Colorado State Patrol cracking down on people who drive while high December 22, 2024 2:53 am CBS 4 - Colorado From Saturday through the Super Bowl, the Colorado State Patrol says troopers will make sure to track down and ticket impaired drivers because they know incidents of impaired driving can spike during this period. "Because usually people have the time …
  • Building a resilient healthcare system December 22, 2024 1:55 am The Malaysian Star Malaysia’s healthcare landscape has evolved rapidly in recent decades, with the Covid-19 pandemic serving as a critical turning point. The crisis exposed not only existing vulnerabilities but also opportunities for improvement, emphasising the need to …
  • AI reveals the secret to keeping your brain young December 22, 2024 12:42 am Earth.com Has anyone ever told you, “You don’t look your age!” While it’s usually a flattering compliment for us, it seems this is not just the case for our physical appearance. It turns out, our brains too can look older or younger, and artificial intelligence (AI) …
  • New Studies Shed Light on Misophonia December 21, 2024 9:52 pm Psychology Today I recently interviewed Dr. Zach Rosenthal, Director of the Duke Center for Misophonia and Emotion Regulation (CMER), and Grace Heppes, a misophonia sufferer and Outreach & Education Coordinator for the program. During our conversation, Dr. Rosenthal …
  • Scientists reveal dopamine and serotonin’s opposing roles in fascinating neuroscience breakthrough December 21, 2024 9:24 pm PsyPost A recent study from Stanford’s Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute has shed light on the interplay between two key brain chemicals, dopamine and serotonin, revealing their opposing roles in shaping our decisions and learning processes. Published in Nature, the …
  • Rare Brain Cells Offer Clues to Aging and Rejuvenation December 21, 2024 4:38 pm Neuroscience News - Texas Summary: A study reveals how brain cell interactions influence aging, showing that rare cell types either accelerate or slow brain aging. Neural stem cells provide a rejuvenating effect on neighboring cells, while T cells drive aging through inflammation. …
  • Harry Belafonte's Granddaughter Performs Through The Post-Election Pain December 21, 2024 4:22 pm HuffPost Sarafina Belafonte performed this week at New York’s Sony Hall with her grandfather, the late singer and civil rights activist Harry Belafonte, very much on her mind. After debuting an original song called “Wandering Eye,” Belafonte told HuffPost that his …
  • Ace Burpee’s top 100 most fascinating Manitobans for 2024 December 21, 2024 2:27 pm Winnipeg Free Press Submitted Ace Burpee It’s been another year of Manitobans doing interesting, incredible and cool things. The hardest part of compiling this list is cutting it off at 100. This year was especially brutal in terms of losing some amazing people in our …
  • Unlock the Science of Deep Sleep and Memory Formation December 21, 2024 12:36 pm SciTechDaily Neurons in the neocortex: Slow-wave sleep strengthens the connections between them, supporting memory formation. Credit: © Charité, Sabine Grosser Slow-wave sleep plays a crucial role in strengthening memory by enhancing synaptic connections in the brain, …
  • Women increase share of most-cited Iranian researchers December 21, 2024 12:06 pm Tehran Times TEHRAN – Female scholars constitute 665 out of 4,818 most-cited researchers of the country, more than 13 percent of the total, Ahmad Fazelzadeh, the head of the Islamic World Science Citation (ISC) Institute, has said. In the past Iranian calendar year ( …
  • World Meditation Day: Ten scientifically proven benefits of meditation December 21, 2024 10:14 am The Times of India In today’s fast-paced world, where stress and distractions are constant companions, the ancient practice of meditation is gaining renewed attention as a powerful tool for mental, emotional, and physical well-being. No longer confined to spiritual or …