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2026.05.05

Mothers without specific fatty acid in the blood more often have children with asthma

A small molecule in the blood of pregnant women is linked to children’s risk of developing childhood asthma and respiratory infections, a new study shows.

2026.04.30

First psychiatric admission marks the beginning of a long-term illness for most patients

By following a group of young people with mental health problems for 20 years, researchers from the University of Copenhagen have found that as many as 95 per cent come into contact with hospital psychiatry again. At th…

food

2026.04.21

Less food waste: Supermarkets can save money by giving surplus food away

When supermarkets choose the right strategy for surplus food, they can both reduce food waste and improve their bottom line. An analysis from the University of Copenhagen shows that it is often more profitable to donate…

Evolution

2026.04.20

Stone age population collapse revealed by DNA study in France

DNA analyses of ancient skeletons show that a Stone Age population in present-day France collapsed around 5,000 years ago and was replaced by people migrating from southern Europe, according to a new international study…

AI

2026.04.16

Researchers: Chatbots are biased and should not be used for political advice

species

2026.04.16

Elephant genomes reveal a past of continental connectivity and a future of increasing isolation

In the largest genomic mapping of Africa's elephants, an international team of researchers shows that elephant history is defined by the ability to move across large distances and exchange genes throughout the African…

CUNEIFORM

2026.04.15

4,000-year-old clay tablets inscribed with magical spells… and beer tabs

Around 5,200 years ago, people from ancient cultures in Iraq and Syria began carving characters onto clay tablets. This new system of communication gradually made it possible to develop advanced urban societies with…

Mental health

2026.04.14

Brain scan can reveal the risk of psychiatric hospitalisation

The brain’s reaction to negative emotions may help predict which people with depression or bipolar disorder are at heightened risk of psychiatric hospitalisation, according to new research from the University of…

Church and state

2026.04.13

Faith-based initiatives increase religiosity and conservatism in the United States

When states introduce legislation in favor of religious organizations, citizens begin to attend church more often, and their attitudes toward issues such as abortion and LGBTQ+ rights become more conservative. This is…

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Mothers without specific fatty acid in the blood more often have children with asthma

First psychiatric admission marks the beginning of a long-term illness for most patients

Less food waste: Supermarkets can save money by giving surplus food away

Stone age population collapse revealed by DNA study in France

Researchers: Chatbots are biased and should not be used for political advice

Elephant genomes reveal a past of continental connectivity and a future of increasing isolation

4,000-year-old clay tablets inscribed with magical spells… and beer tabs

Brain scan can reveal the risk of psychiatric hospitalisation

Faith-based initiatives increase religiosity and conservatism in the United States