Ever wondered why some people can’t put their smartphones down? A study from Turkey has some answers. It looked at university students to see how smartphone addiction might be linked to our feelings of happiness and whether the fear of missing out (FoMO) plays a role. The study was done with 656 st
In a fascinating study, scientists examined how asparagine (C4H8N2O3) behaves in water at cold temperatures. Using a technique called Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR), they looked at the dielectric properties of asparagine in water over a wide range of temperatures and frequencies. They found two mai
Ambulance staff are often the first responders to mental health crises. However, their attitudes towards patients with mental health conditions can impact the care they provide. The Medical Condition Regard Scale (MCRS) measures these attitudes, but it hasn't been tested with ambulance staff or tran
You might think of petroleum as just something that fuels our cars. But in the Khuzestan province of Iran, it's also used to fight off the desert. Farmers cover their soil with petroleum to stop wind erosion, a process called mulching. This study found that while this method works, it also comes wit
Ever wondered how autism affects the brain differently in boys and girls? Let's dig into a study that used a fancy tool called FOCA (FOur-dimensional Consistency of local neural Activities) to check out the brain activity of 64 boys and 64 girls with autism, plus the same number of boys and girls wi
Public media like NPR and PBS are facing some serious heat. Donald Trump, soon to be president, has been openly criticizing US media, including calls to strip CBS of its broadcast license and refusing interviews with 60 Minutes. But it’s the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which funds org
A group of scientists have discovered something interesting about our brains. They found that our brains age the most at three specific ages: 57, 70, and 78. This means that our minds might start to slow down a bit more during these years. The team looked at over 10, 000 adults' brain scans and chec
In a last-minute agreement, Massachusetts lawmakers decided to join forces on healthcare bills that focus on improving accessibility and affordability. After months of separate discussions, the House and Senate reached a common ground on the weekend before the end of their term. They aim to vote on
Research shows that moms with kids who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often feel depressed and hesitate to look for professional psychological help. A study in Istanbul, Turkey, delved into how these moms handle stress, and if their coping strategies affect their willingness to seek help. The s
2025 is set to start with a bang as key state and local races kick off across the U. S. These contests aren’t as flashy as the presidential elections, but they’re crucial for understanding the political landscape. In Virginia, special legislative elections in January will decide the control of the s
