We all see things that aren't really there sometimes—that's what we call optical illusions. Scientists find these mind-bending tricks fascinating because they reveal how our eyes and brains work together to create our perception of the world. Interestingly, nonhuman primates, like monkeys, also fall
In Mexico, a package warning label law popped up in 2020. It added a note about non-nutritive sweeteners (NNS), saying "Contains NNS. Avoid in children. " This study looked at how these labels influenced parental choices and health beliefs about kids' drinks. They studied 844 parents of kids aged 5-
Imagine this: you're on your way to work, minding your own business, when suddenly, your knee accidentally brushes against the person next to you. Not a big deal, right? Wrong. For one New Yorker, this simple accident turned into a full-blown brawl. Alexander, a 42-year-old finance guy, was riding
Imagine this: a truck driving around Bangkok, not selling ice cream or goods, but blasting out fake SMS messages. This isn't a sci-fi movie plot, but a real-life story. Thai authorities recently nabbed a group of scammers who were using a sophisticated setup to trick people. These scammers had a mo
You might have heard of the term "mansplaining" – where someone, often a man, explains something to a woman in a condescending or overbearing manner. Researchers in the U. S. wanted to find out how unsolicited advice affects women. They ran two studies: one using hypothetical scenarios and the other
Ever wondered what's on the minds of those who are often labeled as nerds? Well, it turns out they're not out to cause trouble just because you share common interests. In fact, they're usually just looking for a genuine connection. When it comes to talking about men's unique struggles, it's not an a
Kummell's disease is a tough nut to crack, but a new approach is showing promise. Instead of using regular percutaneous kyphoplasty (PKP), doctors are trying out PKP with a special mesh to hold bone cement in place. Nine patients with Kummell's disease got this treatment at a spinal surgery departme
Have you ever thought about how your daily habits can affect your gums? A study recently looked into this, focusing on 185 people divided into three groups: those with healthy gums, gingivitis, and periodontitis. Researchers were curious if diet and exercise levels played a role in gum disease. The
Have you ever wondered how professional singers judge their own voices? The Evaluation of the Ability to Sing Easily (EASE) helps them do just that. Recently, researchers set out to adapt this tool for Turkish singers. They wanted to see if the Turkish version, known as EASE-TR, could be just as eff
Ever wondered what makes someone who attempted suicide decide to seek help? Researchers are diving into this question, focusing on factors like how much people know about suicide, how they feel about it, and the support they get from others. They're using a method called structural equation modeling
