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Fujita Health University Team Shows REPOPS Technique Reduces Depression-Like Behavior
Fujita Health University researchers introduced REPOPS stimulation in mice to mimic electroconvulsive therapy. Ten days of REPOPS caused a stable dematuration state persisting for more than a month after the intervention.
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DuVernay Announces Netflix Documentary on 14th Amendment for 2026 Release
Ava DuVernay announced Thursday she made a documentary for Netflix about the 14th Amendment. This project follows a June 2026 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that upheld birthright citizenship protections.
Researchers Identify New Monkey Species Colobus congoensis In Lomami Park, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Scientists formally identified Colobus congoensis as a new monkey species in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The monkey has glossy black fur and a distinctive orange patch. The team recommends endangered status because the species occupies 650 to 660 square miles.
Astronomers Detect Atmosphere on Rocky Exoplanet LHS 1140-b in Habitable Zone
Astronomers detected an atmosphere around rocky exoplanet LHS 1140-b using the Magellan Observatory in Chile. The study marks the first confirmation of an atmosphere on a rocky world residing in a habitable zone.
DNA Analysis Reveals Upton Lovell Shaman Was Female Bronze Age Individual
DNA analysis by the Francis Crick Institute in London confirmed the Upton Lovell Shaman was female. This finding overturns two centuries of assumptions regarding gender roles in early Bronze Age Britain.
Independent Teams Detect Dimmest Exoplanet Directly Imaged From Earth
Two independent teams detected Beta Pictoris d in late 2023 using separate telescopes. The planet orbits 63 light-years from Earth and researchers published new findings in the Astrophysical Journal Letters.
Fram2 Crew Members Capture First Human Radiographs in Polar Orbit
Three Fram2 crew members captured diagnostic-quality X-rays in space on April 4, 2025. The milestone demonstrates portable radiography is feasible in microgravity for future missions.
Study Reveals Hillsborough Meteorite Contains Ancient Brines And Amino Acids
A study details the Hillsborough meteorite fragment that crashed through a New Jersey roof in July 2024. Researchers found ancient brines and amino acids, marking the first such salts in a naturally fallen CM chondrite.
Mars Express Orbiter Captures New Images Of Kaiser Crater On Mars
Mars Express orbiter captured images of Kaiser Crater using the High Resolution Stereo Camera. Images show sand dunes rising more than 100 meters and frost deposits indicating past water activity in southern highlands.
Rutgers University Study Identifies Synaptic Loss In People With Schizophrenia
Rutgers University published a study identifying widespread synaptic loss in people with schizophrenia. PET imaging measured synaptic connections, revealing neural degradation patterns not visible through conventional imaging.
Astronomers Detect Sugar Erythrulose Outside Solar System in Milky Way
Scientists identified the sugar erythrulose within a gas cloud located near the center of the Milky Way. The finding represents the first detection of the molecule outside the solar system and supports theories regarding prebiotic chemistry.
Research Scientist Nichols Presents Dementia Risk Study Across 14 Countries
Emma Nichols presented dementia risk findings at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference in London on July 13. Findings from 214,251 participants across 14 countries and regions could inform public health strategies.
U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth Announces Joint Task Force To Prosecute Leaks
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a joint Pentagon and Justice task force to prosecute classified leaks on July 6. Defense lawyers gain authority to request records for investigations while critics warn of press freedom threats.
Researchers Report Six Large Landslides on Pluto
Researchers published findings on six large landslides on Pluto in Icarus on June 13. New Horizons data indicates these formations have less friction than similar features elsewhere.
Hasina Plans Return to Bangladesh Despite Death Sentence
Sheikh Hasina announced in a Reuters interview that she will return to Bangladesh. She intends to challenge the Awami League ban despite her death sentence.
Tokyo University Study Finds PowerPoint Format Improves Learning
Tokyo University of Science study suggests cumulative PowerPoint format improves learning outcomes. Professor Hiroko Ichikawa noted eye-tracking data showed learners fixed gaze longer on elements.
Norwegian Researchers Publish Findings on Inner Ear Electric Fields
Researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology published findings in Scientific Reports. The study indicates support cells in the inner ear generate electric fields for infrasound perception.
Vinas Finds Physicians Trust AI Recommendations
Aranzazu Vinas published findings regarding physician trust in artificial intelligence. Study participants failed to use data contradicting artificial intelligence recommendations.
Prompts Publishes Report on Medication Autoimmune Risks
Jeffrey A. Sparks and colleagues published a report on medication autoimmune associations. The study found associations between medication classes and diagnoses.
Study Indicates Oaks Photosynthesize After Growth Ends
New study shows eastern United States and California oaks absorb carbon after growth stops. Researchers say climate models often link carbon uptake directly to physical tree growth.
New Study Finds Oak Trees Absorb Carbon After Growth
Study published in Science Advances indicates oak trees absorb carbon dioxide after annual growth stops. Researcher Mukund Palat Rao says climate models currently assume photosynthesis directly links with wood growth.
Rosalind Franklin Rover Can Detect Chiral Organic Molecules
Scientists confirmed the MOMA instrument aboard the Rosalind Franklin rover can detect chiral differences in organic molecules. The rover is scheduled to search for traces of life on Mars in 2030.
NASA IXPE Measures Magnetic Fields of Pulsar
Scientists used NASA's IXPE observatory to measure magnetic fields around a pulsar in the Lighthouse Nebula. The findings published Thursday confirm theoretical predictions about how particles interact with magnetic fields.
Huang Publishes Alcohol Findings in Alzheimer's Models
Yufei Huang published study on brain circuits in Alzheimer's models July 9. Alcohol decreased communication in one model and increased it in the other.