Seasonal Depression May Have ‘Overlooked’ Cause
As the days become shorter and nights get longer, many brace for the winter blues. But what actually causes them? For decades,…
Youth mental health crisis: New reports shed light on what’s driving it and why social media is an ‘amplifier’
The second report – Addressing Youth Mental Distress – builds on this by reviewing what works to improve…
North American bats glow green under UV light
Share this Article You are free to share this article under the Attribution 4.0 International license. Researchers have…
Total Solar Eclipses Can Trigger Dawn Behavior in Birds, Scientists Say
On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse disrupted light-dark cycles for North American birds during the lead-up…
Scientists Reveal What a Single Photon Really Looks Like for the First Time
A visualization of a photon made by the authors of the new study. Credit: Benjamin Yuen When we…
‘Squeezed light’ might be the secret to building the quantum internet
Imagine a future where the internet isn’t just fast, it’s fundamentally different. Where information doesn’t travel through cables…
UCLA scientists use light to create energy-efficient generative AI models
Artificial intelligence has dazzled the world with its ability to create pictures, words, and even music from scratch.…
Scientists Identify Rare Blue Pigment in Iconic Jackson Pollock Painting—But It’s Now Off-Limits
Jackson Pollock was a famous American painter best known for his abstract expressionism, including the “drip and splash”…
Reefs ‘see’ light without eyes, coral’s secret unlocked in new study
New research has revealed a unique mechanism in reef-building corals that allows them to switch their light sensitivity…