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Fathers whose first child is a girl tend to develop more equal views on gender roles and support policies that promote women’s rights. The study from Japan suggests this shift happens even in culturally conservative countries where gender inequality remains widespread.

Researchers quantitatively assessed for the first time that somatic mutations alone cap human lifespan at 146–194 years. Brain and heart cells are the main bottleneck, while the liver could last millennia.

Scientists Uncover Hundreds of Hidden Structures Beneath The Amazon. "The scale of the archaeological record suggests that many other regions across Amazonia may have been far more densely populated and intensively modified than previously assumed."

People with ADHD have difficulties with goal-directed behavior and struggle with response inhibition, the ability to stop an inappropriate action once they feel the urge to do it. They experience a disruption in the way their brains balance deliberate self-control and automatic habit learning.

A political science paper has emerged comparing the political career of U.S. President Donald Trump to the narrative of Japan’s iconic monster, Godzilla. The study highlights parallels: both were summoned by human errors, wreak havoc indiscriminately, and return even after being seemingly defeated.

Billions of doses later: Global review confirms mRNA vaccines are safe, effective and full of promise. Comprehensive review brings together global evidence to strengthen public trust and counter misinformation as mRNA vaccines expand to prevent and treat more diseases.

A new study shows that a decision by RFK Jr.'s advisory panel to strip federal recommendations for the MMRV vaccine disproportionately harms low-income and minority toddlers, who rely on the combination shot to overcome healthcare barriers

New study demonstrates, for the first time, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) has impaired glymphatic function which is responsible for clearing the brain of metabolic waste products and is mostly active during sleep, which can lead to various symptoms including brain fog.

Horses recognize a predator on a video screen with no sounds or smells for context, a study finds. Sensors showed horse heart rates increased when they viewed wolves, but they kept a poker face – overall displaying an unexpectedly high level of cognitive processing for prey animals, researchers say.