Brain study reveals hidden link between autism and ADHD
Scientists are uncovering a surprising connection between autism and ADHD that goes deeper than labels. Instead of diagnoses, it’s the severity of autism-like traits that seems to shape how the brain is wired—even in children who don’t officially have autism. The study found that certain brain networks tied to thinking and social behavior stay unusually…
Read MoreYour brain can trick you into liking artificial sweeteners
Your brain might be quietly deciding what tastes good before you even take a sip. Researchers found that simply changing what people thought they were drinking—sugar or artificial sweetener—could dramatically shift how much they enjoyed it. When participants believed a drink had artificial sweeteners, real sugar tasted less enjoyable, but when they expected sugar, even…
Read MoreScientists just found a hidden “drain” inside the human brain
A hidden waste-removal pathway in the brain has finally been caught in action. Using cutting-edge MRI scans, researchers discovered that fluid flows along the middle meningeal artery in a slow, lymphatic-like pattern—very different from blood. This confirms the presence of a previously unknown drainage hub in humans. The finding could transform how scientists approach brain…
Read MoreFirst major forecast for 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is released
Colorado State University has released its annual Atlantic hurricane forecast, predicting 13 named storms and six hurricanes may develop during the 2026 season.
Read MoreArtemis 2 astronaut poses for epic selfie | Space photo of the day for April 9, 2026
Astronaut Christina Koch poses with zero-gravity indicator “Rise” in the viewport of the Artemis 2 Orion spacecraft.
Read More‘We all pretty much broke down right there’: Inside the Artemis 2 astronauts’ emotional moment near the moon
Just after they broke the human spaceflight distance record, the Artemis 2 astronauts shared a powerful moment that deepened their already profound bond.
Read MoreCreature thought to be world’s oldest octopus isn’t an octopus after all
Scientists have found evidence that a 300-million-year-old sea creature previously thought to be the world’s oldest octopus is actually a nautilus relative.
Read MoreMarch smashed heat records in several ways, federal data shows
Last month was the hottest March on record for the Lower 48 states, by the most for any month ever, federal data shows. And a forecast El Niño could heat Earth even more.
Read MoreLight pollution has brightened Earth by 16% since 2014, satellites find
Artificial lights at night brightened up planet Earth by 16% from 2014 to 2022, a new study using satellite images has found.
Read MoreArtemis 2 mission sends ‘Kerbal Space Program’ player numbers soaring to the Mun
Anything NASA can do, you can do too.
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