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A new analysis of fossils found in a Spanish cave suggests Neanderthals were capable of abstract thought, before any interactions with Homo sapiens. A total of 15 small marine fossils were found in the Prado Vargas Cave, and the majority would have had little practical value, the researchers say.

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Adopting a healthy diet can reduce the severity of chronic pain, presenting an easy and accessible way for sufferers to better manage their condition. Importantly, these findings were independent of a person’s weight. The effect was stronger in women.

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Stirring the Pot: Antoine Baumé, Josiah Wedgwood, Pierre-Louis Guinand, and the Development of Optical Glass

Stirring the Pot: Antoine Baumé, Josiah Wedgwood, ...

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Average lung function is different across world regions according to the multinational BOLD study

Average lung function is different across world re...

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A study indicates that 13% of antidepressant users reported reduced genital sensitivity, compared to 1% of those using other psychiatric medications

A study indicates that 13% of antidepressant users...

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Breast cancer cells are more susceptible to chemotherapy at certain points in the menstrual cycle, suggests new study. In mice during oestrous phase, where progesterone levels are low, tumours are more susceptible to chemotherapy. The same effect was shown in humans in a small retrospective study.

Breast cancer cells are more susceptible to chemot...

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A study found that deleting the Tbx1 gene in mice resulted in reduced volumes in the amygdala and related brain areas, which are crucial for regulating emotions. This change was associated with decreased social behaviors in the mice

A study found that deleting the Tbx1 gene in mice ...

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Virtual reality biofeedback effectively reduces depression and anxiety symptoms. Biofeedback has shown promise in managing depression and anxiety symptoms by helping individuals regulate physiological responses like heart rate and breathing.

Virtual reality biofeedback effectively reduces de...

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Israel-Hezbollah conflict has deepened an education crisis in which children have lost up to 60% of schooling in six years, study shows

Israel-Hezbollah conflict has deepened an educatio...

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A study links higher urinary arsenic levels to hearing loss in U.S. adults, especially at low and speech frequencies.

A study links higher urinary arsenic levels to hea...

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Earth magnetic field question

Earth magnetic field question

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Global clinical trial shows improved survival rates for common childhood leukemia

Global clinical trial shows improved survival rate...

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Fear of missing out, or FOMO, isn’t just about missing out on fun. It’s about missing opportunities to bond with people we care about. FOMO stems from anxiety over how our absence affects our relationships and belonging in social groups, even when the missed events aren’t particularly enjoyable.

Fear of missing out, or FOMO, isn’t just about mis...

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An MRI-based imaging technique developed at the University of Cambridge predicts the response of ovarian cancer tumours to treatment, and rapidly reveals how well treatment is working, in patient-derived cell models

An MRI-based imaging technique developed at the Un...

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Effectiveness of Harm Reduction Interventions in Chemsex: A Systematic Review

Effectiveness of Harm Reduction Interventions in C...

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Agricultural land preserved around river confluences can help mitigate floods, research finds: Municipalities with agricultural land in areas with high water storage potential suffered fewer floods, with stronger correlation when agricultural land was situated near river confluences.

Agricultural land preserved around river confluenc...

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Studies assume elderly people are at particular risk of dying from extreme heat as the planet warms. A new study of mortality in Mexico turns this assumption on its head: it shows that 75% of heat-related deaths are occurring among people under 35―a large percentage of them ages 18 to 35.

Studies assume elderly people are at particular ri...

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Making Computer Chips Act More Like Brain Cells

Making Computer Chips Act More Like Brain Cells

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