Why the World’s Wealthiest Nations Are Having Fewer Babies
Birth rates in wealthy nations have reached historic lows due to shifting societal values prioritizing careers over parenthood, with minimal impact from financial incentives.
Challenge Yourself for Effective Cognitive Health and Improvement
January 16, 2025
Engaging in challenging, new activities, rather than brain-training games, is more effective for boosting cognitive function and preventing decline.
Modern Social Factors Don’t Predict Decline in Religiosity
January 16, 2025
A study found no strong link between modern social factors like urban living and education and a decline in religiosity across nations from 1989 to 2020.
Physician Strikes Demand Urgent Reforms for Patient Safety and Care
January 15, 2025
Research urges U.S. healthcare reforms to balance physician strikes and patient safety by modernizing labor laws and implementing staffing regulations.
Sedentary Jobs Increase Insomnia Risk and Threaten Employee Wellness
January 15, 2025
A study reveals that sedentary jobs and irregular hours significantly worsen insomnia, urging companies to rethink work environments for better sleep health.
The Complexities of Valuing Greenland in Modern Geopolitics
January 15, 2025
The potential valuation of Greenland highlights the complexities of acquiring territory today, intertwining economic factors, ethics, and national identity.
Evolution is not a linear journey but a complex network
January 15, 2025
Recent research reveals that ferns can evolve their reproductive strategies in a non-linear fashion, occasionally regressing to simpler forms.
Mystery Metallic Ring in Kenya Sparks Space Debris Investigation
January 14, 2025
Despite initial claims of space debris, experts are puzzled over a 1,100-pound metallic ring in Kenya, with ties to an Ariane V mission deemed unlikely.
Comet Atlas C/2024 G3 to Dazzle Skywatchers in January
January 14, 2025
Comet C/2024 G3, making its closest approach to the sun on January 13, 2025, promises a breathtaking sight for southern hemisphere skywatchers, if it survives the heat.