Researchers equipped 54 Magellanic penguins with silicone leg bands that quietly absorb chemicals while the birds roam and feed their chicks. After a few days, the bands were collected and sent for analysis in New York, where scientists found traces of per‑fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) – the so‑call
Research shows that genes and early life events can set the stage for depression in middle age and beyond. A study found that people with a family history of mood disorders face higher risks if they also grew up with parents battling addiction. The findings suggest that childhood struggles don’t jus
Researchers revisited a 2012 study that suggested Black women managers could show dominance without facing penalties that White women did. The original work found White women leaders got judged more harshly when they acted assertive, while Black women didn’t seem to suffer the same consequences. But
Researchers are testing whether traditional Indian practices can help people handle low-oxygen environments better. Acute mountain sickness hits many who travel above 2, 500 meters, causing headaches, nausea, and fatigue. These symptoms appear because the body struggles to adjust to thinner air. Ins
Research shows universities in the UK can change how students see Muslims—but the effect depends on exposure. Many students enter higher education with some level of bias, often tied to stereotypes or limited interaction with Muslim communities. Universities, traditionally seen as places for open-mi
Research shows tobacco use is more common among Arab Americans than some other groups, especially hookah smoking. Scientists wanted to find out why cultural habits and social groups play a big role in this trend. Instead of just looking at personal choices, they studied how family, friends, and comm
Researchers looked into why some circus performers complain about hip pain during their acts. They focused on two things: the shape of the hip joint itself and how much it can move. The study tested performers who were already dealing with hip pain to see if there was a link between the joint's stru
Researchers digging into U. S. health surveys from 2005 to 2018 asked whether the total number of years a woman’s body naturally supports pregnancy might shape her mental health decades later. The study zeroed in on postmenopausal women, a group already at higher risk for depression, to see if their
Researchers recently looked into whether what people post on X (the app once called Twitter) could connect to suicide rates after Canada ran media campaigns. Instead of just counting posts, they tried matching online conversations with real-world statistics. Canada’s media push aimed to guide how su
Research shows that people who value religion or spirituality often drink less alcohol. But most studies don’t consider whether someone’s specific faith changes this effect. A recent study looked at over 10, 000 Canadians to see if religious affiliation—like being Protestant, Catholic, or atheist—af
