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Ancient Maya dental inlays reveal a remarkable medical mystery

Leave a Comment / Archeology, Science / Marcílio Santos

Ancient Maya dental inlays are offering researchers new insight into the technological and medical knowledge of pre-Hispanic Mesoamerica. A recently studied Maya molar contains a greenish jadeite inlay embedded in the chewing surface of the tooth, representing a highly unusual example of ancient dental modification. The discovery is particularly interesting because most previously documented Maya […]

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Vilnius Great Synagogue Reveals Hidden Jewish Heritage

Leave a Comment / Archeology / Valeriano Ndeyi

The Vilnius Great Synagogue is revealing new clues about the Jewish history of Lithuania. Archaeologists have uncovered more remains from the historic synagogue, including important architectural features and objects that survived decades of destruction. The discoveries offer a clearer picture of a once-thriving Jewish center in Vilnius. At the same time, they have renewed an

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Psychiatrists Now Recognize a New Personality Type Called the Otrovert

Psychology, Social / Leandro Conceição

Picture a person who likes spending time alone but can easily join social events when they choose. They aren’t really shy, yet they also don’t crave the spotlight. Exactly—psychiatrists now identify this pattern as a new personality type called the otrovert. The term is becoming popular because it highlights that many people don’t neatly fall

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A Study Finds that Wearing Less Makeup may Make a Person Appear More Attractive

Psychology, Social / Ana Kiesse Zeleme

A study in the Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology sheds new light on how makeup affects perceptions of beauty. Researchers from Bangor and Aberdeen universities aimed to scientifically examine how varying makeup levels influence attractiveness. They photographed a group of female volunteers wearing full makeup and then digitally modified the images to produce versions ranging

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A Brain Circuit Linked to Compulsive Behaviors Has Now Been Identified and Mapped

Neuroscience, Psychology / Ana Manuel

Researchers at Sweden’s Karolinska Institutet have discovered a brain circuit that triggers repetitive, compulsive actions in mice—even when they have access to natural rewards like food or social interaction. The findings, published in Science Advances, could deepen understanding of conditions such as obsessive-compulsive disorder and addiction. Animals and humans alike can get locked into repetitive

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A Study says Gossiping may Improve Well-Being

Psychology, Social / Ana Manuel

Who hasn’t paused for a moment to share the latest news or comment on something they just heard? Let’s admit it — we all do it. But what if gossiping, when done with good intentions, could actually benefit your health and overall well-being? According to new research, it just might. Scientists at Washington State University

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A Study Finds Staying Home with Kids is more Stressful than Working

Psychology, Social / Jorge Paka

It’s well known that raising and educating a child demands commitment, focus, patience, and a significant amount of time. Parents must juggle their days between school runs, extracurriculars, doctor visits, meal preparation, work, and personal responsibilities. According to a survey by Aveeno Baby involving 1,500 parents in the UK, 31% said that taking care of

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Smelling a Partner’s Clothes Reduces Stress and Loneliness

Psychology, Social / Eduardo Paulo

A study from the University of British Columbia, published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, found that the scent of a partner’s worn clothes lowers cortisol levels—a stress hormone—and helps ease loneliness. The research involved 96 heterosexual couples. Testing Partner vs. Stranger Scents Under Stress In the study, men wore T-shirts for 24

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