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A new study reveals that gun-free zones are less likely to experience mass shootings, challenging claims that these areas attract shooters. The findings suggest gun-free zones may help prevent violence.

Researchers found that certain inflammatory genes were more active in pregnant mothers with asthma, potentially increasing the likelihood of autism-related behaviors in their infants, suggesting a link between maternal inflammation and early neurodevelopmental outcomes.

A recent study found that ADHD-model rats showed resistance to alcohol withdrawal symptoms, which may mask warning signs of alcohol dependency.

Recent longitudinal research found that older adults with mild cognitive impairment who engaged more frequently in cognitively stimulating activities maintained better memory, working memory, and attention, suggesting such activities could help slow cognitive decline.

A new study has found that individuals with more childhood adversity reported weaker subjective responses to stimulant drugs, suggesting trauma may alter drug experiences and highlighting the need to explore underlying mechanisms in future research.

A study has found that individuals who view politics as a zero-sum game are more likely to avoid discussing it with opposing viewpoints. This avoidance may reinforce polarization, suggesting a need to challenge such beliefs to encourage open dialogue.

Researchers found that higher screen use in families is associated with poorer language skills in young children. The study emphasizes the importance of parent-child interactions for language development, especially in screen-heavy households.

MIT researchers found that AI chatbots can reduce belief in conspiracy theories through fact-based conversations. The study suggests AI could be a powerful tool in countering misinformation, though its effectiveness depends on individual openness to change.

Higher social media connectedness among Republicans correlated with stronger GOP support in 2022 Senate races, but Trump endorsements weakened this effect, suggesting complex interactions between online networks, political endorsements, and voting behavior.

New research shows smartphones reduce social connection across a variety of different contexts. Surprisingly, men experience a stronger disconnect than women.