Alcohol has very subtle effects on the brain which we’re only beginning to recognize.
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Estrogen may cause sex differences in methamphetamine addiction
Treatment for the highly addictive substance might have to be approached differently if you’re male or female.
Two or more diet sodas a day may increase risk of stroke
More and more evidence suggests that zero-calorie drinks may be just as bad as sugary ones.
Yet another study finds that violent video games don’t make teens more aggressive
This won’t end the debate anytime soon, though.
New drug reverses memory loss related to depression and aging
The implications could also be huge for people with Alzheimer’s.
Neanderthal footprints discovered in Gibraltar
If the footprint is confirmed to be Neanderthal, it would only be the second one in the world, the other being Vartop Cave in Romania.
Orangutans don’t use tools instinctively — they actually think about what they’re doing
Give an orangutan a banana and you’ll feed him for a day. Give him a stick and he’ll poke bananas for a lifetime.
Unexpected notes make music more enjoyable
Surprise is the spice of life.
New device makes it easy to see when water has too much fluoride
This could be very important for developing countries.
These tributes to the Opportunity rover will break your heart
Goodnight, sweet prince…
NASA bids farewell to 15-year-old rover on Mars
Adio, Opportunity! You’ll be forever in our hearts <3.
An empty home tax could be more effective than building new homes, new study concludes
Who’s against having an empty home tax?
How deer are shaping the sounds of the forest
Deer are affecting forests in more than one way, researchers found.
Giant African Titanosaur had a heart-shaped tail
The perfect Valentine’s dinosaur — a massive Titanosaur!
Small teams are better at producing new ideas, new study finds
However, small teams are typically underfunded, researchers find.
New design hotfix could make artificial leaves better than actual leaves
I can hardly beleaf it!
Laser-induced graphene foam gains new super powers
Graphene aline can be challenging to work with on its own, but composites are already functional.
Ultra-processed food linked to dying prematurely
Almost 60% of a typical American’s diet is comprised of ultra-processed foods.
We’ve just discovered the Earth’s largest drum: our planet’s magnetosphere
It’s larger than the Earth itself.
Climate of North American cities in 2080 will tend to resemble those of today hundreds of miles south
For instance, Washington D.C.’s 2080 climate would be similar to that of Paragould, Arkansas today.