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The public seems to be endlessly fascinated with understanding how psychopaths think. As scientists take MRI machines into prisons to scan the brains of psychopathic criminals we ask, what is going on inside the brains of psychopaths?

The most common symptom of heart failure is shortness of breath due to fluid in the lungs. A potentially life-saving app was made with this in mind, as it analyzes the user's voice to see if they're experiencing heart failure-related lung congestion.

A new study has strengthened ties between Parkinson's disease and the gut, identifying a type of overabundant pathogen in Parkinson’s disease patients that opens up new lines of enquiry in understanding the root causes of the condition.

When stroke patients are recovering from paralysis, therapists often guide their arms through the lost motions, helping their nervous system to "relearn" the actions. The task can be a demanding one, though, which is where Harmony SHR comes in.

Impressive new work has demonstrated a potential way to restore vision in those suffering from degenerative diseases of the retina. A single injection of nanoparticles was found to create a working artificial retina, restoring vision to blind rats.

The jellyfish has experienced a population explosion in recent years, to the point that they sometimes have to be culled. It seems like a waste to just dump them, though. With that in mind, a scientist has developed a method of turning them into a potato chip-like food.​

One of the problems with implants such as pacemakers is the fact that when their batteries run out, they have to be surgically replaced. It may someday be possible, though, to recharge those batteries by shining light through the patient's skin.

The state of Oregon will officially vote on legalizing psilocybin psychotherapy in the upcoming November election. The initiative focuses solely on licensed and regulated psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy in clinical environments.

The Hubble Space Telescope has done it again, capturing an incredibly detailed, macabre view of a dramatic galactic merger. This particular cosmic battle is set to be a pretty one-sided affair, as the majestic barred spiral galaxy NGC 1512 bears down on its victim – the dwarf galaxy NGC 1510.

NASA has established the Planetary Defense Coordination Office to detect and track potentially hazardous space rocks and coordinate response plans with the US government if an impact threat arises. Now, NASA will test its detection equipment on a known asteroid that’s due to buzz Earth in October.

​​People that wear contact lenses may be familiar with the irritation that comes from dried-out eyes, which can cause damage to ocular tissue. Scientists say that they can better avert this danger, and it involves a molecule found in the stomach of pigs.

An intriguing study has identified a protein produced by the liver after exercise that could protect the brain from cognitive decline. The study points to the possibility of developing a drug to generate this same effect without the need for exercise.