A study published in “The Lancet Psychiatry” has linked attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) with brain development delays. This is the largest study surrounding ADHD to date, with...
Brain shape might play a role in behavior and mental health disorders, according to new research from a group of researchers from the United States, United Kingdom and Italy.Antonio Terracciano, professor...
The world is one step closer to communicating via hologram, thanks to a group of physicists from The Australian National University. The team invented a small device which has the ability to create high-quality...
If you like spicy food, you may be on the path to living longer, according to a new study from the researchers at Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont.
Hot chili peppers were...
In 2003 Hon Lik, a pharmacist, inventor and smoker, invented the first electronic cigarette that was commercially successful. Since its inception, the e-cigarette has grown in popularity.
A team...
Children are often taught a simple rhyme to help them deal with bullying at school.
“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.”
Despite the reassurance of the rhyme,...
I'm a nail-biter. It's a bad, bad habit. However, I have a good habit of always putting my seatbelt on before starting my car. Scientists have recently gone behind the scenes to better understand what...
While this may not come as a shock to most, adult depression has been linked directly to childhood neglect in a recent study conducted by researchers at Duke University and the University of Texas...
Law enforcement has been using fingerprint technology to aid investigations for over 100 years now. While the science behind fingerprints has improved over the years, a new study by scientist Kang Liang...
The sun provides a great deal of earth’s energy. If you doubt this, try taking a step outside on a sunny August day, and you will be made a believer.
There have been some suggestions, however, that...
The last thing you probably think about when you see packing peanuts is that they would make great battery material.
Researchers at Purdue University have converted packing peanuts into high-performance,...
For students taking a test, recalling information studied the night before can be stressful. Closing your eyes may in fact help you recall more information when it's crunch time in the testing center...
