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New findings indicate a pattern where narcissistic grandiosity is associated with higher participation in LGBTQ movements, demonstrating that motivations for activism can range widely from genuine altruism to personal image-building.

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Women born in the most sexist U.S. states experience faster memory decline in later years (over 65) compared to those in the least sexist states, and this difference in memory decline can equate to nine years of cognitive aging

Women born in the most sexist U.S. states experien...

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Quantum teleportation achieved on an active fiber optic cable

Quantum teleportation achieved on an active fiber ...

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A recent study in Spain found that an intake of 6 mg/kg of caffeine improved participants’ reaction times in a series of reaction tasks | It also made participants more nervous, alert, and active.

A recent study in Spain found that an intake of 6 ...

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High-dose caffeine improves reaction time but increases nervousness. An intake of 6 mg/kg of caffeine improved participants’ reaction times in a series of reaction tasks. It also made participants more nervous, alert, and active.

High-dose caffeine improves reaction time but incr...

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Surgeons show greatest dexterity in children’s buzz wire game like Operation than other hospital staff. 84% of surgeons completed game in 5 minutes compared to 57% physicians, 54% nurses. Surgeons also exhibited highest rate of swearing during game (50%), followed by nurses (30%), physicians (25%).

Surgeons show greatest dexterity in children’s buz...

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Higher cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) in older adulthood is associated with better performance across all five cognitive domains susceptible to age-related cognitive decline: episodic memory, processing speed, working memory, executive function/attentional control and visuospatial function.

Higher cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) in older ad...

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Study links vaginal microbiome differences to higher cervical cancer rates in Native American women. The vaginal microbiome can dictate whether you clear that HPV with no problem or if you keep it and are then at higher risk for developing cancer.

Study links vaginal microbiome differences to high...

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A new study find that Mediterranean seagrasses cut extreme water levels by 54%. Without them, sea levels near the Balearic Islands could rise 1.4 m under climate change.

A new study find that Mediterranean seagrasses cut...

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Study introduces a novel thermodynamic concept called the “centotectic” and investigates the stability of liquids in extreme conditions - critical information for determining the habitability of icy moons like Europa.

Study introduces a novel thermodynamic concept cal...

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Earth’s North Magnetic Pole Has Officially Been Repositioned—Here’s Why It Matters for Everyone

Earth’s North Magnetic Pole Has Officially Been Re...

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There has been a significant increase in dogs and cats being exposed to cocaine, finds 4 years of data from the Pet Poison Helpline in the US. The researchers did not find the same increasing trends for cats' and dogs' exposure to methamphetamine.

There has been a significant increase in dogs and ...

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Stem cells head to the clinic: treatments for cancer, diabetes and Parkinson’s disease could soon be here

Stem cells head to the clinic: treatments for canc...

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Childhood sibling bonds predict better cognitive health in old age, study finds. The findings suggest that positive sibling interactions during childhood and frequent contact with siblings in adulthood are associated with better cognitive functioning in older adults.

Childhood sibling bonds predict better cognitive h...

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Hot Jupiter planet spotted with a tail like a colossal comet | Astronomers have discovered an exoplanet with a tail, like a gigantic comet. The planet, known as WASP-69b, is slowly evaporating in the radiation of its host star.

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Individuals with dark traits have a heightened connection to certain types of fictional characters | This association appears to reflect how individuals view their own values, motivations, and personalities in relation to these fictional figures.

Individuals with dark traits have a heightened con...

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Human driven climate change substantially increased the likelihood of the 2023 wildfires in Canada. 2023 Canadian wildfires burned 15 million ha and released almost eight times as many emissions as their 1985-2022 mean.

Human driven climate change substantially increase...

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An international study involving researchers at the Leverhulme Centre for Demographic Science has found significant effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on many causes of death across 24 countries

An international study involving researchers at th...

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