Workplace 'Rust Out' Is As Bad For Our Mental Health As Burnout. What Does It Look Like? | The SwaddleThe phenomenon is becoming evident in the workplace and, similar to other trends that emerged in the post-pandemic era, it reflects a void and unease that call for new paths.If you have the feeling that...
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study by University College London suggests that people with Alzheimer's may retain empathy despite losing other social skills.The researchers found that individuals with Alzheimer's disease had slightly higher empathy scores than those with mild cognitive impairment, despite performing worse in other areas of social cognition, like recognizing facial emotions and...
Image Credits:The Good Brigade(opens in a new window)/ Getty ImagesIt’s well-established that social media can negatively affect teens—Meta’s own research revealed that Instagram worsens body image for one in three teen girls, and Snapchat has faced multiple lawsuits for failing to address cyberbullying. Even a former U.S. Surgeon General has warned about the risks...
Credit: PixabayDepression affects 280 million people globally and is twice as prevalent in women as in men, a trend that emerges during adolescence. While researchers have linked the kynurenine pathway to depression in adults, this study is the first to examine its role in adolescents based on biological sex.The study, "Sex-Specific Alterations of the...
Credit: PixabayAmid a collection of dazzling gold artifacts from the Iberian Bronze Age, two corroded items may hold the greatest significance.Meteorite Iron in Ancient JewelryResearchers have determined that a faded bracelet and a rusted hollow hemisphere adorned with gold were crafted from iron sourced from meteorites that fell from space, not from earthly metals.Salvador...
From the 15th to the 19th centuries, more than 12 million Africans were enslaved and sent to the Americas and Europe. Combining dental records with a map of strontium ratios across sub-Saharan Africa is allowing researchers to pinpoint some slaves' birthplaces.Joseph Swain/Wikimedia CommonsA little-known element is offering new insights into the transatlantic slave trade....
A study found exclusionary discipline adversely affected students' mental health – possibly more than you'd expect. Credit: PixabayA University of Minnesota study found that children subjected to exclusionary discipline (ED) at school face a higher risk of developing anxiety and depression. The findings emphasize the importance of rethinking how educators handle students who misbehave,...
Credit: PixabayAncient fossils of the world's very first dinosaurs may be buried in places almost impossible to investigate, according to new research from University College London and the UK's Natural History Museum.Oldest Dinosaur Fossils and Their Evolutionary SignificanceThe oldest dinosaur fossils currently on record date back around 230 million years. These specimens, recovered from...
Over 1,300 years ago, in the heart of the ancient Mayan city of Palenque, a remarkable artifact was crafted that still puzzles archaeologists and scholars: the sarcophagus lid of Pakal the Great. This intricately carved masterpiece has fueled countless theories and debates, particularly for its depiction of what some refer to as the "Mayan...
A groundbreaking discovery in the Ecuadorian Amazon could reshape our understanding of human history. Archaeologists have unearthed a massive structure buried beneath sediment and vegetation—a giant ship of mysterious origin that has remained concealed for over 10,000 years.The discovery occurred in the remote and hard-to-reach Pastaza province, where a team led by Dr. Isabel...
