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Human civilization at a critical junction between authoritarian collapse and superabundance | Systems theorist who foresaw 2008 financial crash, and Brexit say we're on the brink of the next ‘giant leap’ in evolution to ‘networked superabundance’. But nationalist populism could stop this

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$Recent study suggests that 6.2 trillions of tons of hydrogen gas could be buried beneath the Earth’s surface in rocks and underground reservoirs | Researchers claimed that just a fraction of this massive amount of hydrogen gas could reduce humans’ dependency on fossil fuels for almost 20 decades.$

Recent study suggests that 6.2 trillions of tons o...

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Climate change is driving global extinction risks, with 1.6% of species threatened at 1.3°C of warming and risks escalating to 29.7% at 5.4°C, according to a new meta-analysis in Science encompassing more than 30 years of research.

Climate change is driving global extinction risks,...

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Increases in ozone pollution increase the risk of intellectual disability. A 10 parts-per-billion increase in ozone exposure during the second trimester of pregnancy was associated with a 55% increased risk of intellectual disability among children compared to their siblings

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People who started playing video games at an early school age developed problematic gaming more quickly compared to those who started playing a few years later. Results are in line with research suggesting that an early gaming debut is a risk factor for developing a more severe gaming disorder

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Paracetamol (acetaminophen) may not be as safe as perceived in older people, according to a new study, which found that repeated doses of paracetamol in people aged 65 and over, can lead to an increased risk of gastrointestinal, cardiovascular and renal complications.

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A new study of plant-based drinks reveals they are lacking in proteins and essential amino acids compared to cow’s milk. The explanation lies in their extensive processing, causing chemical reactions that degrade protein quality in the product and, in some cases, produce new substances of concern.

A new study of plant-based drinks reveals they are...

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Dietary fructose conversion by liver to lysophosphatidylcholine lipids can reach distant sites in body by blood and enhance tumor growth, study shows.

Dietary fructose conversion by liver to lysophosph...

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DNA Analysis Reveals 7,000 Years of Human-Neanderthal Relations

DNA Analysis Reveals 7,000 Years of Human-Neandert...

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Taking acetaminophen/ paracetamol, a common painkiller for a prolonged period, increases the risk of serious complications in older people, such as increased risk of lower gut bleeding (36%), peptic ulcer bleeding (24%), chronic kidney failure (19%), heart failure (9%), and high blood pressure (7%).

Taking acetaminophen/ paracetamol, a common painki...

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Energetic electron transport from the Sun to 1au

Energetic electron transport from the Sun to 1au

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The new 220-terabyte dataset will help to evaluate neural networks for quantum chemistry

The new 220-terabyte dataset will help to evaluate...

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New research uses floating drones to capture microplastics floating in water

New research uses floating drones to capture micro...

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Butchered bones suggest violent ‘othering’ of enemies in Bronze Age Britain | Analysis of the remains of at least 37 individuals from Early Bronze Age England finds they were killed, butchered, and probably consumed before being thrown down a 15m-deep shaft.

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Plants living on trees, like Spanish moss and lichens, help reduce rainfall runoff and help cool forests. New study from Georgia (US) shows they stay saturated ~35% of the time, contributing significantly to evaporation and condensation

Plants living on trees, like Spanish moss and lich...

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Medical visits for heart and lung problems rose by nearly 20 percent during six days in June, 2023, when smoke from Western Canadian wildfires drifted 2000 miles across the country, leading to very poor air quality days in Baltimore in the US and the surrounding region.

Medical visits for heart and lung problems rose by...

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Ditch TV and read a book: Best moves to reduce dementia risk, suggests study. Some sedentary (or sitting) behaviours are better for cognitive function than others, social or mentally stimulating activities like reading, listening to music, praying, crafting, playing musical instrument, or chatting.

Ditch TV and read a book: Best moves to reduce dem...

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The context or type of activity that you engage in, matters when it comes to brain health, research finds: Some sedentary (or sitting) behaviours are better for cognitive function than others, such as listening to or making music, crafting or reading

The context or type of activity that you engage in...

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