A recent study published in Current Research in Ecological and Social Psychology has shown that Roman rule, which occurred over two thousand years ago, continues to leave deep marks on regions in southern Germany. The work, led by Martin Obschonka and an international team of researchers, analyzes how Roman occupation shaped the psychological traits and […]
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Lead contamination caused a generalized decline in the IQ of Europeans during the Roman Empire
Lead contamination has long been recognized as a significant public health hazard, even at low exposure levels. A recent study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) sheds light on the extensive environmental and cognitive impacts of lead pollution during the Roman Empire. Researchers at the Desert Research Institute (DRI) utilized Arctic […]
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Say goodbye to needles: scientists develop a painless method for vaccine administration using ultrasound
Have you ever dreaded getting a vaccine shot because of the needle? Well, many people feel that way including both adults and kids. Studies from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that about 1 in 4 adults and 2 in 3 kids are really afraid of needles. However, public health depends on […]
