Month: April 2023

Why people include themselves in photos

Imagine you’re at a concert, capturing the energy and excitement of the crowd through your camera lens. You have two options: take a photo from your own perspective, seeing only what you see, or step back and take a selfie that includes yourself in the frame. According to a recent study, people tend to choose […]

Published on April 29, 2023

What makes ‘junk food’ junk?

Imagine if junk food was a crime and we had to define it in court! Well, that’s exactly what food policies are trying to do. In a recent analysis, researchers dove into three decades of U.S. food policies to understand how they determine which foods should be subject to health-related policies, like taxes. It turns […]

Published on April 29, 2023

Immune system sculpts rat brains during development

The brain is like a bustling construction site, constantly reshaping and remodeling as it develops. In a fascinating study on rats, scientists have discovered that the immune system plays a surprising and integral role in this ongoing braincrafting process. Like craftspeople, immune system cells in the female rat brain meticulously sculpt and shape a specific […]

Published on April 29, 2023