Olivia Rodrigo: The Gen Z Queen of Angst
Olivia Rodrigo is a defining voice of the 2020s. Her spiky, emotionally heightened pop-rock songs resonate with Gen Z and older generations alike. Music writer Rhian Daly says that part of Rodrigo’s appeal is that she “gives you permission to feel everything and not to have to dilute anything.” This is especially important after the […]
Toddlers Use Logic to Learn New Words, Even Before They Can Speak
How Do We Learn? Social interactions and language are not the only factors that help us learn. Natural logical thinking, which manifests itself from a very early age, also plays a role. A study published in the journal Current Biology found that natural logical thinking helps toddlers learn about the world around them. The study […]
Adolescents with Depression More Sensitive to Parental Criticism
A recent study published in Psychological Medicine found that adolescents with depression are more sensitive to parental criticism and less sensitive to parental praise than healthy adolescents without depression. This was evident in the adolescents’ brain activity and self-reported ratings of mood. Depression is a serious mental health condition that can affect adolescents’ self-esteem and […]
Beer May Be Better for Your Gut Than Probiotics
A recent study from Dalian Medical University in China suggests that beer may have surprising health benefits for gut health, even more so than probiotics. This finding contradicts the common belief that beer is simply an indulgence with no real health benefits. The study, which was published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition, found that […]
Anime for Non-Anime Fans: 8 movies that will win you over
Anime has a reputation for being too weird, too childish, or too violent for non-anime fans. But that’s not always the case. There are many anime movies that are just as good as any Hollywood blockbuster, and they can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Here are 8 anime movies that are sure to […]
WhatsApp Introduces Multi-Account Feature
Meta-owned WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a multi-account feature to beta testers on Android. This feature will allow users to add an additional account on the same device directly from within WhatsApp Settings. According to WABetaInfo, the feature is currently available to a limited number of beta testers. However, it is expected to be rolled […]
Is Marijuana Use Linked to Higher Levels of Lead and Cadmium?
A study of more than 7,200 adults found that those who reported using marijuana within the past 30 days had 27% higher blood lead levels and 22% higher cadmium levels than those who did not use marijuana. The difference was statistically significant even after adjusting for other factors such as age, sex, race, and education. […]
Chandrayaan-3 Rover Updates – Finds Sulfur and Other Elements
India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission has made a surprising discovery: traces of sulfur in the lunar south pole’s soil. This is the first time that sulfur has been found in this region of the moon, and it could have implications for our understanding of the moon’s formation and evolution. What is LIBS? The sulfur was found by […]
Socialization can help dogs age healthier, study finds
A new study has found that social interaction is beneficial for both human and canine health. The study, which was led by Noah Snyder-Mackler, an associate professor at Arizona State University. He looked at data from over 21,000 dogs and found that those who had more social interactions with humans, also other pets, tended to […]
SpaceX: Astronauts from 4 countries Successfully Connects to ISS
On Sunday, August 27, 2023, the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule named “Endurance” successfully rendezvoused and docked with the International Space Station (ISS). The capsule carried a multinational crew of four astronauts, symbolizing global collaboration in space exploration. Leading the mission as the commander was Jasmin Moghbeli from NASA. Alongside her were European Space Agency (ESA) […]