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Can laughter improve health? Researchers launch study to find out
A new research initiative called the Laughter Lab is systematically investigating whether laughter can improve health and wellbeing. The study…
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Supreme Court’s Roundup ruling exposes a fundamental divide between legal and scientific causation standards
The US Supreme Court's recent glyphosate ruling exposes a fundamental gap: courts and scientists both use the word "causation," but…
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Understanding UV Radiation: What the Science Says About Sun Protection
Ultraviolet radiation is essential for vitamin D synthesis but excessive exposure increases skin cancer risk.…
Why Nutrients Work Better Together: How Coordinated Inputs Reshape Brain Synapses
New neuroscience research reveals that synapses respond more robustly to coordinated nutrient combinations than to…
Astrocytes Reshape Understanding of Brain Control: Beyond Neurons to Cellular Regulation
Astrocytes, comprising roughly 50% of brain cells, are now recognised as active global regulators of…
How the immune system learns to remember threats: the science of innate and adaptive immunity
The immune system operates in two coordinated layers: an immediate innate response acting within minutes,…
How Brain Chemistry Shapes Mood, Sleep, and Focus: A Guide to Neurotransmitters
Neurotransmitters—chemical messengers between brain cells—regulate mood, sleep, motivation, and cognitive focus. Understanding these twelve major…