University of Sydney

40 Percent of Mental Illnesses Linked to Childhood Maltreatment

Health
Rachel Carter

Summary: Up to 40% of prevalent mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, and substance abuse, stem from childhood maltreatment. The study estimates ...

Astronomers Detect Unusual Radio Signals From Nearby Magnetar That Are ‘Behaving in Complex Ways’

Science
Dr. Sarah Adams

Astronomers operating the CSIRO’s Parkes radio telescope in Australia say they have detected unusual radio signals from Earth’s closest magnetar that are ...

Mars could be driving ‘giant whirlpools’ in the Earth’s deep oceans, new study finds

Science
Dr. Sarah Adams

Mars may be around 140 million miles away from Earth, but the red planet is influencing our deep oceans by helping drive ...

Thirty-two reasons to avoid ultra-processed foods

Health
Rachel Carter

Hundreds of studies have tied higher intakes of ultra-processed foods to an increased risk of chronic diseases including obesity, heart disease, type ...

Dance Your Way to Better Mental Health

Health
Rachel Carter

Summary: Structured dance programs are as beneficial, and sometimes superior, to traditional physical activities for enhancing psychological and cognitive health. This systematic ...

Scientists Unravel 700-Million-Year-Old Climate Puzzle

Science
Dr. Sarah Adams

Australian geologists have identified low volcanic CO2 emissions and rock weathering in Canada as key factors behind an extreme ice age 700 ...