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In 1965, six Tongan boys aged 13–19 ran away from boarding school, stole a boat, and were shipwrecked on the remote island of ʻAta.

New research has revealed that complex emotional memories, like associating multiple sights and sounds with a painful event, are formed not in the amygdala, as previously thought.

Analysing data from over 349,000 people across 14 cohorts, researchers found that urban environments themselves are a major driver of asthma, responsible for nearly 12% of cases.

Regeneron plans to use 23andMe’s vast genetic dataset, alongside its own 3 million-sample database, to drive medical research.

Emerging research suggests it stems from a mismatch between the brain’s rapid, automatic memory systems and slower, conscious verification processes.

A new study from UT Health San Antonio reveals that sleeping more than nine hours per night is linked to poorer cognitive performance.

Designed for luxury, performance, and low emissions, it’s expected to enter service by 2030.

A massive study analysing over 179 million deaths from 1969 to 2020 reveals stark disparities in life expectancy across US states.

A new study from UT Health San Antonio reveals that sleeping more than nine hours per night is linked to poorer cognitive performance.

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