Ever wondered how colors in movies and TV shows can affect our emotions? Let's explore a fascinating experiment that delved into this topic. Researchers gathered 20 people and showed them 50 video clips. Half of the group noted the emotions they experienced, while the other half focused on the color
Imagine a world where people with mental health conditions are treated equally and have the same rights as everyone else. This is the vision behind the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). This treaty, signed by many countries, ensures that people with mental
Picture this: about 50, 000 years ago, humans and Neanderthals started mixing. This genetic exchange lasted for around 7, 000 years. Today, non-African humans carry about 1% to 2% Neanderthal DNA. This blend might have strengthened our immune systems and influenced our skin colors. But not all Neand
Recently, two more cases of bird flu have been reported in California's San Joaquin County. These cases involved farmworkers who had contact with infected animals. The good news is that both individuals are recovering from mild symptoms. In total, California has seen 34 confirmed cases. Officials a
Scientists from the Max Planck Institute have made an exciting discovery. They found that some of the earliest modern humans in Europe had a surprising connection to Neanderthals. These humans, from sites in the Czech Republic and Germany, were part of a small group that moved across Europe around 4
Think about the COVID-19 pandemic. It made us realize how fragile life and relationships can be. Fear and isolation ruled as we were locked down. But epidemics also make us appreciate what we have, like in W. Somerset Maugham's The Painted Veil (1925). This story shows how disease can bring people c
Since the late 1960s, the United States Transuranium and Uranium Registries (USTUR) has been studying how radioactive elements like uranium and plutonium move through the human body. Now, they're focusing on the heart. This research, part of the Million Person Study, aims to estimate the radiation d
India sadly has a staggering 14 million survivors of human trafficking, many of whom are forced into sexual exploitation. This crime not only robs them of their basic rights but also leaves deep psychological wounds. Yet, there's a lack of reliable treatment options for these survivors. One promisin
For over a year, Israel has been conducting a large-scale military operation in the Gaza Strip. This action is a response to a horrific attack by Hamas on October 7, 2023. Israel claims its actions are about self-defense, aiming to dismantle Hamas. But Amnesty International sees things differently.
For ages, people have used the leaves of the Hertia cheirifolia L. plant to treat various health issues like hemorrhoids, diarrhea, and stomachaches. Scientists have now found a new use for these leaves: helping fight obesity. They extracted the aerial parts of the plant using hexane after hydroalco
