The 2019 European Parliament elections were a big deal, and not just because of who got elected. They showed something important about how we feel about the EU and how that affects who we vote for. You see, EU attitudes aren't just one thing – they're complicated and different for each person. And t
Have you ever avoided something you normally like just because someone from the "other side" of the political spectrum enjoys it too? This study shows that people in Sweden often distance themselves from simple things like clothes and chocolates when they find out these items are favored by politica
Global warming is heating up freshwater habitats, and non-native fish are invading these places. Usually, scientists look at these issues separately, but they're both big threats to biodiversity. Fish are ectotherms, meaning their bodies are influenced by the temperature of their water. So, when wat
In the quiet town of Burrillville, Rhode Island, the famous “The Conjuring House” might lose its entertainment license. This 18th-century farmhouse, known for its supposed hauntings and supernatural experiences, draws thousands of visitors each year. The Town Council unanimously voted against renewi
European eels are born in the Sargasso Sea and travel far to reach freshwater rivers and lakes. Scientists found that these eels have unique traits that affect how they migrate. Some eels love to swim against strong currents, while others are great at climbing obstacles. Researchers studied four imp
Ever wished we could tell someone's age just by looking at their brain scan? Scientists often use T1-weighted structural MRI to do this. But a new study mixed things up by combining structural MRI and diffusion MRI. They created a smart model that could see both the big brain features and tiny detai
Ever wondered how much energy an octopus uses to change colors? It turns out, it's not as easy as you might think! Scientists discovered that these sea creatures use a lot of energy for their color-changing tricks. They found this out by snipping tiny pieces of octopus skin and measuring the oxygen
Imagine this: a woman in Nigeria decides to have children at a young age, or has many babies in quick succession. She might think it's the best thing for her family, but it could actually be putting her health at risk. This is what we call high-risk fertility behaviour (HRFB). It's a big problem bec
Parkinson's disease (PD) patients dealing with impulsive-compulsive behaviors (ICB) face a peculiar challenge: dopaminergic drugs (DD) meant to help them can sometimes disrupt their decision-making skills. Researchers explored this by having PD patients with and without ICB, plus healthy individuals
Arthur Brooks, a Harvard professor and behavioral scientist, has made a name for himself by studying happiness. But his journey didn't start with a desire to help others. It began with a personal quest to understand his own unhappiness. He compared happiness to astronomy, thinking he could study it
