ISRO’s LVM3 Set to Launch Next-Generation Communication Satellite on December 24
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is preparing for a landmark commercial launch as its heavy-lift rocket LVM3 is scheduled to place a next-generation communication satellite into orbit on December 24. The mission, designated LVM3-M6, will deploy the BlueBird Block-2 satellite for U.S.-based space communications company AST SpaceMobile, marking a significant milestone in global satellite-based […]
Why It’s So Hard to Shop Ethically Online
Shopping for clothes online has become a normal part of life, but many people find it incredibly difficult to shop in a way that’s good for the planet and for people. A recent study of shoppers who care about sustainability shows that even when people want to buy ethical fashion, the way online shopping is […]
“We Think Others Feel Worse Than They Do, And It May Be Helping Our Relationships”
People regularly misjudge how strongly others feel, especially when it comes to negative emotions such as sadness, anger or fear. New research published in Nature Communications shows that, in everyday life, most of us tend to assume that others’ emotions are more intense than those people say they actually feel. What the researchers did Psychologists from […]
Low Self-Esteem and Negative Thinking Drive Academic Burnout in University Students, Study Finds
New Study Uncovers Vicious Cycle of Burnout, Low Self-Esteem, and Rumination Among Students A landmark study conducted at Bielefeld University, Germany, has revealed that repetitive negative thinking, such as constant worrying and rumination, serves as a critical mediator between low self-esteem and burnout in university students. Through an intensive four-week ecological momentary assessment involving 96 […]
Jane Goodall, Pioneer of Primatology and UN Peace Messenger, Passes Away at 91
Dr. Jane Goodall, the legendary primatologist, conservationist and United Nations Messenger of Peace, passed away at the age of 91 on Wednesday. The Jane Goodall Institute confirmed that she died of natural causes while in California, where she remained active in public life until her final days. Goodall’s groundbreaking studies in Tanzania’s Gombe Stream National […]
Naming Illness Brings Relief: Exploring the ‘Rumpelstiltskin Effect’ in Medicine
A new concept called the ‘Rumpelstiltskin effect’ is shedding light on a surprising truth in modern medicine: simply naming a health condition can make people feel better, even before any treatment begins. Drawing inspiration from old folk stories, researchers Alan Levinovitz and Dr. Awais Aftab describe how giving a medical name to suffering often offers […]
Autopilot Habits Steer Most Daily Decisions, Study Finds
Most of our daily actions are driven by autopilot, a habitual force rather than conscious choice, according to new international research published in Psychology & Health. The study, led by psychologists from the University of Surrey, University of South Carolina, and Central Queensland University, reveals that nearly two-thirds of the behaviors people carry out every […]
Families, Children, and Puppies: UK Study Unpacks the Complicated Realities of Dog Ownership During the Pandemic
Families who brought puppies into their homes during the COVID-19 pandemic may have had high hopes for improved mental health and stronger family bonds, but new research reveals the reality is far more complex. A large UK survey, published in PLOS One, studied 382 adult caregivers and 216 children aged 8–17 to understand the wide-ranging […]
Dinosaurs Engineered Earth Their Extinction Transformed Rivers and Forests
The disappearance of dinosaurs shaped the Earth’s landscapes, not just its animals. A new study has found that when dinosaurs went extinct 66 million years ago, they left behind dramatic changes in the structure of rivers and forests across North America, changes so striking that they can be seen in rocks and soil even today. […]
Why Damaged Livers Can’t Heal: New Clues from the Cellular “Switchboard”?
A Story of the Liver’s Lost Repair Manual and a Hope for New Treatments Imagine the liver as a busy city always ready to rebuild parts after damage, such as after an accident or heavy rain. For most people, after the damage is cleared, the workers (liver cells) get back to work, repairing and growing […]