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Reducing screen time boosts children's mental health and prosocial behaviors, study finds

Reducing screen time boosts children's mental heal...

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In a randomized experiment, criminal defendants who received debt relief for court-related fines were less likely to be arrested or incarcerated in the future. Those who did not get the debt relief were rearrested at significantly higher rates because of failures to pay their debts.

In a randomized experiment, criminal defendants wh...

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More dense, populated neighborhoods inspire people to walk more, finds study of 11,000 twins, which controls for family influences and genetics. Walkable neighborhoods include stores, parks and restaurants plus access to public transportation. More suburban or rural areas tend to be less walkable.

More dense, populated neighborhoods inspire people...

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Humans may not have survived without Neanderthals. New studies show that only humans who interbred with Neanderthals went on to thrive, while other bloodlines died out.

Humans may not have survived without Neanderthals....

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Researchers found biochar application enhances soil quality by improving soil physical structure under particular water and salt conditions in arid region of Northwest China

Researchers found biochar application enhances soi...

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A new study finds overfishing has halved shark and ray populations since 1970

A new study finds overfishing has halved shark and...

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For the first time, researchers detect pre-malignant pancreatic lesions with magnetic resonance imaging

For the first time, researchers detect pre-maligna...

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Autoimmune-Like Mechanism in Heart Failure Enables Preventive Vaccine Therapy

Autoimmune-Like Mechanism in Heart Failure Enables...

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Older Australians turning to cannabis as cigarette prices rise. When cigarette prices increased, cannabis use decreased in Australians under 40 years of age, with no change for people aged between 40 and 50. However, cannabis use increased among people aged over 50 when cigarette prices rose.

Older Australians turning to cannabis as cigarette...

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Confronting risks of mirror life- In the absence of compelling evidence of safety mirror bacteria and other mirror organisms should not be created.

Confronting risks of mirror life- In the absence o...

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New study reveals how stray dogs in Chernobyl managed to survive 40 years of radiation through genetic adaptations. How mutations help them survive in two seperate locations

New study reveals how stray dogs in Chernobyl mana...

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A drug used to manage excess copper levels could improve the odds for children battling the rare cancer, neuroblastoma from 10% to 50%, new study in mice shows

A drug used to manage excess copper levels could i...

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Researchers have developed a new, efficient method of filtering even low concentrations of PFAS, forever chemicals that may cause liver damage, cancer, and hormonal disorders, out of drinking water, using metal-organic framework compounds which work much better than materials commonly used to date.

Researchers have developed a new, efficient method...

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The oldest modern human genomes reveal we mixed with Neanderthals once and more recently than we thought | Analysis of the oldest-known genomes from early modern humans suggest that modern humans and Neanderthals mixed in a single event between 45,000 and 49,000 years ago.

The oldest modern human genomes reveal we mixed wi...

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Synthetic biology experts outline a path to creating 'mirror life,' highlight grave risks, and urge it never be done in a 300-page report

Synthetic biology experts outline a path to creati...

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Frequent use of ayahuasca—a traditional Amazonian psychoactive brew—is linked to lower psychological distress and enhanced psychological wellbeing. Benefits appear to depend on factors like the intensity of mystical experiences, self-insights gained, and the strength of community connections.

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Young men who use muscle-building supplements could be more likely to use anabolic-androgenic steroids up to five years later, affording to international researchers. With increasing pressure on young men to bulk up, doctors, coaches, and parents need to be aware of these risks.

Young men who use muscle-building supplements coul...

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‘Unprecedented risk’ to life on Earth: Scientists call for halt on ‘mirror life’ microbe research | Science

‘Unprecedented risk’ to life on Earth: Scientists ...

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