Science

October 14, 2025

Having a Purpose in Life Can Reduce the Risk of Dementia, New Research Finds

Having a sense of purpose in life isn’t just personally fulfilling or rewarding. It turns out that it can also reduce the risk of dementia, according to research recently published in the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. Conducted by researchers at the University of California Davis, the new study followed nearly 14,000 adults aged 45 and older for up to 15 years.

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October 4, 2025

Searchable “Eclipse Atlas” Archive Traces Solar Phenomena Through the Centuries

When was the last time you remember watching a solar or lunar eclipse? The Great North American Eclipse of April 8, 2024, was the last time this celestial event occurred, and it was visible across parts of the United States, Mexico, and Canada. A partial eclipse happened on September 21, 2025, in parts of Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands, and Antarctica.

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September 25, 2025

Study Confirms That Watching Studio Ghibli Films Is Great for Your Mental Health

Studio Ghibli movies are beloved around the world for their earnest stories and charming art style. It’s not just that these titles are critically acclaimed, they are also emotionally uplifting and inspiring. Now, it turns out the fuzzy feelings these movies leave us with are not only in our heads, as they have been backed by science. “Young people feel increasingly anxious and sad nowadays.

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