When a machine fails, our first reaction is often frustration. A computer freezing at the worst possible moment, a navigation app leading us straight into a traffic jam, or a washing machine suddenly stopping mid-cycle – all are everyday situations that trigger anger and irritation. But a new study by two Israeli researchers offers a different perspective: it turns out that we also apply mechanisms of forgiveness toward technology, much like we do with people.

The largest survey of its kind has found alarming differences in the quality of care and advice given to individuals receiving cosmetic injections in the UK.

Published in Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum, the study involved a survey of 919 adults from across the UK who had undergone botulinum toxin treatment, commonly referred to by the brand name Botox.

Amongst the findings are that 9% said they were not provided with a written consent form, while only 28% recalled receiving advice on how to manage potential side effects.

Magic mushrooms may not be the answer to postpartum depression, new research from UC Davis suggests. 

Peking University, October 9, 2025: Scientists from Peking University have uncovered new genetic evidence that sheds light on how prehistoric people in China interacted, migrated, and built their communities. Led by Professors Huang Yanyi and Pang Yuhong from the Biomedical Pioneering Innovation Center (BIOPIC), the research reveals the first direct genetic proof of a patrilineal social system in Neolithic China. The study, conducted in collaboration with Yunnan University and Minzu University of China, was published in Nature Communications on September 30, 2025.