Imagine watching an opera where the lead character has schizophrenia. This isn't just a story—it's a real-life journey of Elyn Saks, who went from experiencing psychosis to teaching law and finding love. A university decided to bring this story to life and study its impact. They held live performanc
Religions can shape how people perceive and connect with their bodies. Researchers looked into how various aspects of religiosity influence interoceptive sensibility (IS), which is our ability to notice and understand bodily signals. They examined Christians, Muslims, and Hindus. Study 1 showed that
President Joe Biden's decision to pardon his son, Hunter, just before his sentencing on gun and tax charges has sparked a lot of talk. Many people aren't surprised, though, knowing the president's personal struggles with his sons' past. But this move has some wondering if it's a good idea. Some say
In 2024, the music scene underwent a wild transformation. Suddenly, your playlist was a crazy mix, jumping from pop to country and back again. Indie musicians became superstars, and teens started making major waves. Even seasoned artists were blending different sounds, like Puerto Rican rap and jazz
Depression messes with your brain’s communication highways, or networks. Scientists have found three main networks that go haywire during depression: the default mode network (DMN), central executive network (CEN), and salience network (SN). These networks help us think, feel, and pay attention. Wh
Imagine a room filled with healthcare experts, academics, and real patients, all brainstorming together. That's exactly what happened in NHS Wales. This bunch, known as a professional advisory group, was set up to help with a study on patient empowerment tools. The idea was to make patient care even
Newton Public Schools tried something new in autumn 2021. They mixed students of different levels into the same classroom, hoping it would help them learn better. This was a big change during a tough time, right after COVID-19 shut down schools. But teachers and students are now saying it's not work
Ever wondered how tiny metal fragments can transform simple molecules? Researchers have recently uncovered a fascinating secret about manganese in a chemical reaction called acceptorless dehydrogenation. This reaction is like a dance where molecules give up their hydrogen atoms without any outside h
Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon's Legal Zone is a complex issue influenced by various factors. From the region's unique soil and climate to human activities like population movements and urban expansion, the drivers are many. Researchers often point to the actions of public and private economi
Ever wondered how hormones like sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) and bioavailable testosterone (BioT) impact women’s bone health? A study explored this using a unique method called Mendelian randomization (MR), focusing solely on women. The MR study took a close look at forearm fractures (FAFx) i
