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Recent research published in Journal of Experimental Child Psychology It has been suggested that mothers and fathers are just as good at making preschoolers laugh using similar playful strategies. However, this shared laughter tends to play a more central role in building a secure emotional bond between father and child. These findings provide evidence that pleasurable interactions are an important part of family relationships, although they may function differently for each parent. Attachment theory explores how children form emotional bonds with their primary caregivers and feel safe and protected. Secure attachment provides a solid foundation that allows young children to…

When the intestinal barrier is weakened, live bacteria from the digestive system can directly enter the brain. The findings offer a new possible explanation for how digestive health influences neurological conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease and autism. This study was recently published in the journal PLOS Biology. The gastrointestinal tract and central nervous system are closely connected through a biological communication network called the gut-brain axis. This network helps regulate bodily functions, digestion, and inflammation. Medical experts have noted the connection between the gut microbiome and various neurological conditions. The gut microbiome is the vast collection of bacteria and other…

Far beneath the surface of Greenland’s ice sheet, scientists have identified a giant swirling structure resembling a rising plume. These strange geological formations have baffled researchers for more than a decade. Now, scientists at the University of Bergen (UiB) believe they have finally solved the explanation by using a mathematical model similar to the one used to study how Earth’s continents slowly move apart. A new study proposes that this mysterious plume is generated by thermal convection. This process involves slow circular motion within the ice, caused by temperature differences between deep and shallow layers. Thermal convection is usually associated…

The U.S. offshore wind industry reached a historic milestone late Friday, with the country’s first large-scale offshore wind project completing construction and a second project starting generating electricity. Vineyard Wind officials said the final blades have been installed on the 62-turbine project located in southern Massachusetts. Minutes later, Revolution Wind announced it had begun transmitting power from its 65-turbine project to customers in Connecticut and Rhode Island. The news marks the culmination of a 20-year effort to build offshore wind farms in shallow waters off southern New England. The plan comes amid fierce resistance from President Donald Trump, who has…

Recent research published in applied cognitive psychology Evidence shows that the types of false memories people form depend on how believable they are about the event and how often they are told that it happened. The findings suggest that plausible events are much more likely to generate false beliefs, but only if people are led to believe that the event happened only once. These insights help illuminate how suggestion can distort human memory in everyday and legal situations. To understand the new research, it’s helpful to distinguish between false beliefs and false memories. A false belief occurs when you are…

New research suggests that human hair does not grow by being pushed out from the root, as was long believed. Instead, scientists discovered that hair is pulled upwards by forces created by a hidden network of migrating cells within the hair follicle. The discovery challenges decades of biology textbook explanations and could impact how researchers approach hair loss and hair regrowth. Researchers from L’Oréal Research & Innovation and Queen Mary University of London used advanced 3D live imaging to observe individual cells within living human hair follicles maintained in laboratory culture. Their findings are: nature communicationsfound that cells within the…

Pharmacologists, drug development executives, and regulatory affairs professionals confront accelerating pharma trends in 2026 that reshape drug discovery, biopharma manufacturing, clinical pipelines, and FDA approvals. Discover key insights to stay ahead.

Early signs of dementia are rarely dramatic. They don’t forget names or misplace keys, but they are changes so subtle that they are almost impossible to notice. This means a slightly narrower vocabulary, less variation in descriptions, and a mild flattening of the language. New research by my colleagues and I suggests that these changes may be detectable years before a formal diagnosis is made. And one of the clearest examples may be hidden in Sir Terry Pratchett’s novels. Pratchett is remembered as one of Britain’s most imaginative writers, the creator of the Discworld series, and a master of satire…

Some of the nation’s largest lobbying firms are working simultaneously on both sides of the Pfas “forever chemical” issue, raising serious questions about conflicts of interest and concerns that their activities are slowing states’ efforts to curb the public health threat.A review of lobbying records in six states conducted by the nonprofit F-Minus found a variety of scenarios in which companies lobbied on both sides. The most common PFAs are associated with cancer. Lobbying firm Holland & Knight is affiliated with the American Chemistry Council, which represents the largest Pfas manufacturers in the United States, and has actively opposed most…

Recent research published in Sexual behavior archives This suggests that young women who are open to “sweet relationships” tend to experience deeper psychological vulnerabilities, such as difficulties with emotional coping and relationship skills. This study provides evidence that accepting to exchange intimacy for material gain is often associated with negative childhood experiences that shape the way people view themselves and others. Sugar relationships involve arrangements in which companionship or sexual intimacy is exchanged for resources such as money or gifts. Public discussions about these arrangements tend to focus on the financial or ethical aspects of the exchanges. The authors of…