Research conducted by the Department of Sociology & Anthropology at Ohio University has yielded remarkable findings from a fossil site in Grăunceanu, Romania, pushing back the known presence of hominins…
Author: Muhammad Tuhin
Climate-Induced Changes in Mammalian Body Sizes during the Pleistocene-Holocene Transition
Earth’s climate underwent substantial shifts during the late Pleistocene and early Holocene epochs, which spanned from approximately 130,000 to 7,000 years ago. This period marked a dramatic transformation from the…
New Study Suggests Hot, Dry Environments in Gondwana as the Birthplace of Dinosaurs
The origins of dinosaurs, long a subject of fascination and scientific inquiry, may be far older and more elusive than previously thought. A new study, led by researchers from University…
Astronomers Observe Record-Breaking Dust Tails from a Dying Planet
At the 2025 Meeting of the American Astronomical Society, two pioneering teams of astronomers—one from Penn State and the other from MIT—revealed exciting new discoveries about an extreme and fascinating…
Evidence for Mirror Symmetry Breaking in Gravitational Wave Emissions from Black Hole Mergers
In a groundbreaking study published in Physical Review Letters on Thursday, a team of scientists took a significant step toward testing the very foundations of our understanding of the universe’s…
Two Sub-Neptune Exoplanets Discovered Orbiting the Subgiant Star TOI-6054
In a significant discovery made by NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), an international team of astronomers has identified two sub-Neptune exoplanets orbiting a subgiant star known as TOI-6054. These…
Universe More Messy Than Expected
Across the 13.8 billion years since the Big Bang, the universe has undergone extraordinary transformations, shaped by powerful forces acting on matter. Galaxies, clusters, and vast cosmic structures have formed…
Einstein Probe Detects Record-Breaking X-ray Burst from the Early Universe
On March 15, 2024, the Einstein Probe, a cutting-edge space mission led by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), detected a rare and powerful burst of low-energy X-rays using its…
Stress, Not Dementia, May Drive Personality Changes in Older Adults
For years, researchers and clinicians have been looking for early signs of cognitive decline in adults, particularly in older populations. Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, has become…
Alzheimer’s Disease Linked to Stalled Protein Processing, New Study Finds
Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that causes memory loss, confusion, and changes in behavior, has long been a focus of scientific research. One of the most prominent theories about…
Study Identifies APOE Transcript jxn1.2.2 as a Potential Risk Factor for Alzheimer’s Disease
Late-onset Alzheimer’s disease is a debilitating neurodegenerative disorder that affects millions of people worldwide, with the number of affected individuals set to nearly double by 2050. In the United States…
Childhood Epilepsy Linked to Increased Brain Amyloid
Recent research has uncovered an intriguing link between childhood epilepsy and the accumulation of brain amyloid later in life, potentially increasing the risk of developing late-onset brain amyloid disorders, such…
Biotin Supplementation Mitigates Manganese-Induced Neurotoxicity in Drosophila and Human Neurons
Manganese is an essential trace mineral that plays a crucial role in several important bodily functions, including the metabolism of amino acids, cholesterol, glucose, and carbohydrates, as well as the…
Dopamine Dysfunction Linked to Autism Inflexibility
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have recently uncovered important new insights into the underlying mechanisms of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), shedding light on how the brain’s chemical messengers influence the behaviors…
Gut Bacteria Train Your Immune System – For Better or Worse
A groundbreaking study conducted by David Sancho at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) in Madrid has unveiled the role of intestinal permeability in inducing changes in immune cell…
Brain Scans Predict Depression Treatment Success
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is a debilitating mental health condition that affects millions of people globally. Characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a loss of interest in daily…
Study Finds AI Outperforms Humans in Generating Empathetic Responses
The intersection of technology and human emotion has long been a topic of debate. One key element of human interaction is empathy—the ability to understand and share the feelings of…
Cryo-EM Reveals the Structure of Human GABAA Receptors
In the human brain, communication between neurons—the cells that transmit information—is crucial for normal brain function. This communication is facilitated by proteins called GABAA receptors, which play a vital role…
Social Media Use, Especially Active Posting, Associated with Increased Irritability in US Adults
A recent study, conducted by researchers from the Center for Quantitative Health at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, has provided important insights into the association between social media…
Brain Activation Patterns Associated with Transcendental Meditation, Nature Viewing, and Digital Art
Recent research suggests that activities like meditation, exposure to nature, and engagement with art can significantly benefit people’s mental health and well-being. Studies have shown that these experiences can reduce…