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Scientists have discovered that one of the most extreme volcanic events in Earth’s history caused more than just the construction of a giant underwater plateau. It also changed the structure and chemistry of the underlying oceanic plate. A research team led by Lecturer Azusa Shido of Okayama University of Science, in collaboration with Associate Professor Akira Ishikawa of Tokyo University of Science and Professor Masako Yoshikawa of Hiroshima University, used seismic waves to investigate the deep underground structure of the Ontong Java Plateau. Their results suggest that vast amounts of magma penetrated the pre-existing plate, forming a network of vertical…

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Wearing a cooling cap for just 30 minutes a day tends to improve young people’s mental health and promote relaxed brain activity. Recent experiments published in magazines Acta Psychologica We provide evidence that selective head cooling reduces depressive symptoms and increases brain waves associated with calmness. These findings suggest that this simple, non-invasive technique may offer new ways to manage everyday stress and mood challenges. Selective head cooling involves applying a cold compress or a special device to the scalp for a period of time. Previous research by this scientific team has demonstrated that cooling the head and neck can…

A child’s intelligence quotient, or IQ, usually reflects the educational attainment of his or her parents, especially for adolescents who are subject to psychological evaluation. A recent study published in Scientific Reports shows that a mother’s education level acts as a particularly strong predictor of her child’s cognitive test scores. Medical professionals often use these standardized indicators to construct a comprehensive picture of a young patient’s developmental trajectory. These findings suggest that public health efforts may need to target caregiver education to help families recognize early developmental challenges, even in countries with free health care systems. People tend to think…

Recent research published in natural mental health suggest that both autistic and non-autistic people use very similar strategies when learning about the preferences of others. Although this finding provides evidence that both groups rely on flexible learning methods, the unique and diverse preferences of autistic individuals may make it difficult to predict their specific likes and dislikes. These insights can help explain common social misconceptions without assuming that people with autism lack the ability to read social cues. To successfully navigate social environments, we need to constantly be aware of what others are thinking and feeling. One of the basic…

New observations from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) give astronomers the clearest picture yet of how supermassive black holes get the gas they need to grow. These images reveal a long bundle of gas connecting the galaxy’s hot outer atmosphere to the rapidly rotating disk surrounding its central black hole. That disk acts as a final reservoir of matter before gas falls inside to fuel the black hole. An international research team led by the University of Montreal conducted the observations and analyzed the results in cooperation with Michigan State University. Their findings were published in the July 14…

A Mediterranean-style diet may influence aging through an unexpected biological pathway involving small proteins produced within mitochondria, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of Southern California’s Leonard Davis School of Gerontology. Although mitochondria are best known as the energy-producing structures within cells, scientists are increasingly recognizing that they also release chemical signals that influence metabolism, inflammation, stress responses, and aging. Researchers found that older adults who followed a diet most similar to the Mediterranean diet had higher blood levels of two mitochondrial microproteins called humanin and SHMOOSE. Both have long been linked to protection against…

Recent research published in journals neuroimage When people collaborate on a video game, their brain activity matches up, but the results suggest that this synchronization doesn’t necessarily result in improved performance. The findings show that the way the human brain works together during teamwork is highly complex. This provides evidence that shared brain patterns may not directly cause successful collaboration. When people interact, their brain waves often begin to match in real time. This phenomenon is known as interbrain synchronization. To study this, scientists use a technique called hyperscan. This allows the brain activity of multiple people to be recorded…

Mind-body practices like aerobic exercise and yoga can reduce anxiety and temporarily boost your mood, but they require your heart to beat to trigger the release of certain biomolecules. These results, published in the journal Psychoneuroendocrinology, show that while diverse workout routines offer psychological benefits, the underlying internal processes differ depending on the activity. Physical activity triggers a cascade of physiological responses throughout the human body. Among these responses is the release of excelkine, a signaling molecule secreted into the bloodstream by tissues during exercise. Researchers study these molecules to understand exactly how working out improves mental health and cognitive…

“Turn off the TV, your brain will rot!” has been a household refrain for decades. “Corrupt” may be too strong a word, but researchers are finding that there may be some benefit to the overall sentiment. In a recently published study, Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia: Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association Researchers found that people who reported watching TV “very frequently” in midlife later had reduced volume in brain regions associated with memory, smaller frontal and occipital lobes, and areas of brain white matter damage associated with aging, stroke risk, cognitive decline, and dementia. For years, we’ve focused on how…