Ever wondered if pets can really help kids feel less anxious? Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) is a special method where kids spend time with animals to feel better. But does it work? Researchers dug into many studies from different sources to find out. While some studies suggest AAT can help reduce an
Have you ever wondered why some countries let elderly people with conditions like dementia or multiple geriatric syndromes end their lives with a doctor's help? It’s a complex issue, and it's important to explore both sides. Let’s start with the reasons some places allow euthanasia or physician-ass
Ever wondered how to master a new skill quickly? A recent study found that cueing during sleep can significantly boost your learning. Researchers used a clever technique called Targeted Memory Reactivation (TMR) to help young adults learn motor sequences faster and retain the skill better. Particip
You know how some brain cells, called dopamine neurons, send signals by releasing dopamine? Well, these neurons have two main types of activity: regular, low-frequency signals (tonic) that they produce on their own, and quick bursts (phasic) that happen when they get inputs from other cells. Scienti
Ever wondered how professional dancers manage to balance and land on one leg with such grace? A recent study explored this, focusing on whether dancers treat their dominant and non-dominant legs differently during dynamic balance tasks. Thirteen female dancers, all without recent ankle injuries, too
President-elect Donald Trump's recent comments about expanding U. S. territory have sparked concern across Europe. He suggested that U. S. power should extend into Canada, Greenland, and the Panama Canal. This has raised eyebrows, especially in Europe, where leaders are trying to convince Russia's V
Imagine a group of young people, aged 15 to 29, who aren't in school, at work, or in training programs. We call them NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training). They are a big concern for the European Union (EU). Experts have taken a closer look at where these young people live and how their l
Eugenio Chacarra, born in Madrid, Spain, in 2000, has been making waves in the golf world. He started playing golf at nine, inspired by Spanish legend Seve Ballesteros. His father, Ignacio Lopez-Chacarra, introduced him to the game and has been his biggest supporter. Before focusing on golf, Eugenio
Did you know that astrocytes, often seen as the support crew in the brain, have a surprising role in neuronal injury? In Uruguay, research on these glial cells has a long history, dating back almost to the birth of the Uruguayan Society for Neuroscience. Astrocytes, traditionally known for their sup
Imagine wearing a hat that can read your brain waves at work. Sounds futuristic, right? But this is already happening! Scientists are using brain monitoring to boost productivity and safety on the job. They're trying to understand how our brains work best at work. This isn't like sci-fi movies. It's
