Vitamin A and thyroid hormones in the retina shape fetal vision
Humans develop sharp vision during early fetal development thanks to an interplay between a vitamin A derivative and thyroid hormones in the retina, Johns Hopkins
Attachment insecurity and materialism drive phubbing in relationships
New research reveals how attachment insecurity and materialistic values fuel ‘phubbing’ in romantic relationships.
Honeysuckle compounds target key inflammatory signaling pathways
Announcing a new publication for Acta Materia Medica journal. Inflammation is a complex biological response essential for tissue repair in acute settings, yet chronic dysregulation
Global trends shape progress in cell and gene therapies
Cell and gene therapies, or CGT, have come a long way since they were first introduced. In the last few decades, both cell therapy —
ARVCF gene deletion leads to abnormalities in reward behavior
The ventral tegmental area (VTA) is a key brain region for dopamine production and the regulation of reward-related behaviors.
Their Secret to a Happy Marriage? A Translation App
He speaks English. She speaks Mandarin. The secret to their happy marriage: Microsoft Translator.
Future kings meet in Saudi Arabia but Andrew-Epstein revelations loom over Prince William
Prince Williams trip to Saudi Arabia to meet with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman came at a crucial time for the U.K. but the former
At least half a dozen top Trump administration officials appear in the Jeffrey Epstein files
At least a half-dozen top officials in the current Trump administration have connections to Jeffrey Epstein, according to an NBC News review of some of
Los Angeles 2028 Olympics chief to sell talent agency after Maxwell backlash
The chairman of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics (LA28), Casey Wasserman, is selling his talent and marketing agency after publication of historic flirtatious emails with
Sinners cinematographer on bugs, blood splatters and Hollywood ‘boys’ club’
If you are a film fan, Autumn Durald Arkapaw is a name to remember this award season.
Munich 2026: A security conference where tech isn’t an afterthought
The 62nd Munich Security Conference opened on 13 February 2026 in Munich, Germany, and this year’s gathering feels different from past editions. For decades, Munich
In Munich, Rubio urges transatlantic unity but lashes Europe on migration
Rubio’s speech was more conciliatory than Vice President JD Vance’s speech last year – though US-EU tensions remain.
‘Bangladesh will be better’: BNP victory puts nation at crossroads
The victorious Bangladesh Nationalist Party supporters are jubilant, but analysts warn of challenges ahead.
What monogamy in the animal world tells us about ourselves
As Valentine’s Day approaches, we take a look at monogamy and its alternatives among animals — including humans.