Is it OCD or ADHD? The rise of the armchair psychologist From social media therapists to Google rabbit holes, self-diagnosis has never been easier. But as Professor Jill Newby explains, the trend carries both risks and rewards.
https://www.scimex.org/newsfee....d/is-it-ocd-or-adhd-

Lonely people with cancer are less likely to survive it Cancer patients experiencing loneliness are more likely to die from their cancer or another cause compared to cancer patients who are less lonely, according to an international analysis of 13 previous studies. The studies used questionnaires to assess how lonely cancer patients were, then looked at whether they went on to die from their cancer or any other cause during the study. The researchers say that among 1.5 million participants, loneliness was linked to a 34% increased risk of death of any cause, and among 2.1 million participants, linked to an 11% increased risk of death from cancer. The researchers say it's possibly the stress of loneliness is having a physical impact on cancer patients that could be impacting their health.
https://www.scimex.org/newsfee....d/lonely-people-with

Don't just 'pink it and shrink it': We need sports shoes designed for women The footwear industry needs to ditch the ‘shrink it and pink it’ approach to women’s running shoes, because this is failing to differentiate women’s distinct anatomical and biomechanical needs across the life course from those of men, according to international researchers. The team spoke to 21 women of varying running experience and found most women prioritise comfort and injury prevention, and want a wider toe box, a narrower heel, and more cushioning. During and after pregnancy, participants reported needing larger, wider and more supportive shoes. Competitive runners also wanted shoes incorporating performance-enhancing features such as a carbon plate, as long as they don’t compromise on comfort, and increased cushioning and support features as they get older.
https://www.scimex.org/newsfee....d/dont-just-pink-it-

Manta rays dive to extreme depths to build mental maps of vast oceans Oceanic manta rays may dive more than a kilometre deep – far deeper than we thought – for navigation and orientation after leaving coastal waters, according to Australian, NZ, and international researchers. The scientists tagged and tracked 24 mantas across the globe, including in NZ's Hauraki Gulf, finding they can dive to extreme depths over 1,200 meters, which may allow them to gather information about their new surroundings after moving away from the coasts. These deep dives could enable the animals to sample the environment, including changes in the Earth's magnetic field, oxygen, temperature, and even light levels, allowing them to build mental maps that aid navigation in the open ocean, the researchers say.
https://www.scimex.org/newsfee....d/manta-rays-dive-to

Urban heat in Montreal is linked to unequal green space access Trees are essential to cooling down cities. However, a study by Concordia researchers at the Next Generation Cities Institute and the Loyola Sustainability Research Centre shows how tree distribution influences how some residents benefit more from them than others.
https://phys.org/news/2025-10-....urban-montreal-linke