Is shock therapy making a comeback against bipolar disorder?
Over the years electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) — commonly known as "shock therapy" — has gotten a bad rap.
Black Hole Size of Our Solar System Watching US?
What does the glowing bright orange ring around the now iconic black hole the size of our solar system at the center of the monster elliptical galaxy M87 – the largest, most massive galaxy near us mean?
Most people with COVID-19 Develop Symptoms: Study
While some people who contract COVID-19 infections never experience any symptoms, there remains disagreement about what proportion of total infections these cases represent.
NIOC Signs Major Oil Research Deals with Universities
The National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) has signed 13 major oil and gas extraction research contracts with Iranian universities and research centers.
Protocol Endorsed for Virus Herbal Medicines Trial; WHO Says
The World Health Organization (WHO) endorsed a protocol for testing African herbal medicines as potential treatments for the coronavirus and other epidemics.
Rapid Coronavirus Test Shows Results in 90 Minutes
A rapid test can accurately diagnose a coronavirus infection within 90 minutes without needing a specialist laboratory, said scientists.
Iran Unveils Rival Drug of Israeli MS Medication
A second Iranian pharmaceutical company has unveiled a special drug for treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS), saying it would rival a patented Israeli medication.
New Brain Implant ‘Bionic Eye’ Could Cure Blindness
A team of researchers has built a bionic device that they say can restore vision to the blind through a brain implant.
More Sleep Gets You Better Reaction to Negative, Positive Events
When a person sleeps less than their usual amount, they don't have as much of a boost in positive emotions from their positive events.
Astronomers Detect Potential Sign of Life in Venus Atmosphere
Astronomers have detected a rare molecule in the atmosphere of Venus that could be produced by living organisms, according to a new study.