Pandemic frontline health care workers who have not received a formal post-traumatic stress disorder diagnosis may still experience critical health symptoms that could lead to other health problems, researchers report.
Implant That Turns Thought Into Action Appears Safe in Trial
In an important step toward a medical technology that could help restore independence of people with paralysis, researchers find the investigational BrainGate neural interface system has low rates of associated adverse events.
In an important step toward a medical technology that could help restore independence of people with paralysis, researchers find the investigational BrainGate neural interface system has low rates of associated adverse events.
Could ‘Morning After’ Nasal Spray Block COVID?
Pinpointing the routes that the COVID-19 virus takes in and out of the nasal cavity could make possible a “morning after” spray to prevent infection, say researchers.
Pinpointing the routes that the COVID-19 virus takes in and out of the nasal cavity could make possible a “morning after” spray to prevent infection, say researchers.
Hikers May Create ‘Landscape of Fear’ for Animals
Hikers appear to have a strong negative influence on the movement of wildlife, research finds.
Hikers appear to have a strong negative influence on the movement of wildlife, research finds.
To Predict Anti-LGBTQ Prejudice, Look to Personality?
People high in antagonistic personality traits—Machiavellianism, narcissism, and psychopathy—are more likely to endorse negative beliefs about homosexual and transgender people, research finds.
People high in antagonistic personality traits—Machiavellianism, narcissism, and psychopathy—are more likely to endorse negative beliefs about homosexual and transgender people, research finds.
Dollar Stores Are the Fastest Growing Food Stores in the US
Dollar stores are now the fastest-growing food retailers in the contiguous United States—and have doubled their share in rural areas, according to a new study.
Dollar stores are now the fastest-growing food retailers in the contiguous United States—and have doubled their share in rural areas, according to a new study.
Electric Vehicles Would Benefit 90% Of US Households
More than 90% of vehicle-owning households in the United States would see a reduction in the percentage of income they spend on transportation energy if they switched to electric vehicles, research finds.
More than 90% of vehicle-owning households in the United States would see a reduction in the percentage of income they spend on transportation energy if they switched to electric vehicles, research finds.
Living a ‘Good Life’ Requires Some Hard Questions
A willingness to ask tough questions about what defines a life well-lived is the key to well-being, argues Bernard Reginster.
A willingness to ask tough questions about what defines a life well-lived is the key to well-being, argues Bernard Reginster.
Pay Gaps Among Less Educated Workers Are ‘Striking’
Young Asian and white men without college education are paid more—sometimes far more—than both Black men and women of all racial groups, according to a new study.
Young Asian and white men without college education are paid more—sometimes far more—than both Black men and women of all racial groups, according to a new study.
Little Kids Can Tell Good Excuses From Bad Ones
When it comes to broken promises, children as young as 3 to 5 recognize that some excuses are better than others.
When it comes to broken promises, children as young as 3 to 5 recognize that some excuses are better than others.
Isolation May Be a Dementia Risk Factor, but Tech Could Help
Two new studies add to the evidence that social isolation is a substantial risk factor for dementia in community-dwelling older adults, new research shows.
Two new studies add to the evidence that social isolation is a substantial risk factor for dementia in community-dwelling older adults, new research shows.
How the ‘Trolley Problem’ Applies to Self-Driving Cars
Our existing social contract around driving should apply to automated vehicles, say researchers, essentially solving the “trolley problem.”
Our existing social contract around driving should apply to automated vehicles, say researchers, essentially solving the “trolley problem.”
Don’t Lie if You’re Canceling Plans With a Friend
New research finds that the worst thing you can do when you’re canceling plans is lie about your reason.
New research finds that the worst thing you can do when you’re canceling plans is lie about your reason.
Textbooks Are Failing to Cover Climate Change
College biology textbooks have done a poor job of incorporating material related to climate change, research finds.
College biology textbooks have done a poor job of incorporating material related to climate change, research finds.
Polar Bear Paws Could Lead to Shoes With Better Traction
New research digs into how the design principles of polar bear paws allow them to have better traction on ice compared to other bear species.
New research digs into how the design principles of polar bear paws allow them to have better traction on ice compared to other bear species.
Depression Tests May Miss Black Women’s Symptoms
Black women with symptoms of depression more often report sleep disturbances, self-criticism, and irritability than stereotypical symptoms such as depressed mood, according to a new study.
Black women with symptoms of depression more often report sleep disturbances, self-criticism, and irritability than stereotypical symptoms such as depressed mood, according to a new study.