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Study of 58 million people identifies eight diseases that increased risks for COVID-19-related mortality in fully vaccinated individuals | Conditions such as infertility disorders and kidney diseases, were five times more likely to die from COVID-19 than the general population

Study of 58 million people identifies eight diseas...

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Antidepressants reduce anxiety, but long-term impact remains unclear | New review of 12,000 participants confirms that antidepressants effectively reduce symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) under trial conditions, although there is limited data on long-term usage

Antidepressants reduce anxiety, but long-term impa...

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Rice scientists theoretically demonstrate particles other than bosons and fermions

Rice scientists theoretically demonstrate particle...

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Over the period 1900–2023, more than half of all episodes of autocratization (democratic backsliding) take a U-turn shape in which they are followed by subsequent democratization. In the last 30 years, nearly three quarters of autocratization episodes are followed by democratization.

Over the period 1900–2023, more than half of all e...

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LGBTQ+ people in the US have a higher rate of many commonly diagnosed mental health conditions compared to straight peers. For example, bisexual or lesbian women had higher rates of all 10 mental health conditions studied compared to straight women.

LGBTQ+ people in the US have a higher rate of many...

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Moon is not as “geologically dead” as previously thought, new study reveals. Scientists discovered that small ridges located on the moon’s far side were notably younger than previously studied ridges on the near side.

Moon is not as “geologically dead” as previously t...

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Romantic breakups linked to lower hippocampal brain volume in adults with childhood trauma | This effect was not observed in individuals with childhood maltreatment who had not gone through a breakup, suggesting that later-life stressors might exacerbate the consequences of early adversity.

Romantic breakups linked to lower hippocampal brai...

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Psychologists have discovered that young adults are especially sensitive to social pain, such as situations of embarrassment, grief and sadness, and empathise more strongly with others experiencing social pain than adolescents or older adults do.

Psychologists have discovered that young adults ar...

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Bennu asteroid contains building blocks of life, say scientists

Bennu asteroid contains building blocks of life, s...

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Ockham’s razor: a new paper argues that by relying too much on parsimony in modeling, scientists make mistakes and miss opportunities.

Ockham’s razor: a new paper argues that by relying...

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Research found adolescents exposed to intense, extreme temperatures may face an increased risk of behavioral problems and attention issues. Extreme weather disrupts the body’s ability to maintain a stable internal temperature, triggering “stress and inflammatory pathways”

Research found adolescents exposed to intense, ext...

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Tiktok appears to subtly manipulate users' beliefs about China: using a user journey approach, researchers find Tiktok users are presented with far less anti CCP content than Instagram or YouTube.

Tiktok appears to subtly manipulate users' beliefs...

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30 minutes of aerobic exercise enhances cognition in individuals with ADHD, study finds | These exercises enhanced short intracortical inhibition in individuals with ADHD while reducing it in healthy participants.

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Urine-based cancer test accurate even without the uncomfortable bit | A new study has revealed that the now-available test remains just as accurate without it, paving the way from an easy in-home testing option.

Urine-based cancer test accurate even without the ...

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Trump supporters continue to back him after his claims of election fraud in 2020 were disproven potentially because of a deep psychological bond with the president, known as “identity fusion”, shaping their beliefs and bolstering their loyalty, even as new criminal charges emerged.

Trump supporters continue to back him after his cl...

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Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Helicopter Air Ambulance Use for Trauma Care

Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Helicopter Air Am...

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The dark side of memes: How conspiracy groups hijack humor to build ranks, spread misinformation. New research found shared photos and videos that reinforce a ‘conspiracist worldview’ have a role in building a sense of tribalism and collective opinion within online conspiracy theorist communities

The dark side of memes: How conspiracy groups hija...

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Plant-based substitute for fossil fuels developed for plastic foams. The innovation could lead to more environmentally friendly versions of foams used ubiquitously in products such as kitchen sponges, foam cushions, coatings, adhesives, packaging and insulation.

Plant-based substitute for fossil fuels developed ...

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