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Scientists have identified a strain of bacteria that can break down and transform at least three types of forever chemicals (PFAS), and, perhaps even more crucially, some of the toxic byproducts of the bond-breaking process.

Scientists have identified a strain of bacteria th...

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In Earth’s mantle there are two huge ‘islands’ with the size of a continent. These regions are hotter than the surrounding cold sunken tectonic plates, and that they are ancient: at least half a billion years old. These observations contradict the idea of a well-mixed and fast flowing Earth’s mantle

In Earth’s mantle there are two huge ‘islands’ wit...

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Scientists reveal the disturbing impact of wildfire smoke on key brain cells | Results showed that exposure to the smoke extract increased inflammation and reduced the levels of tight junction markers that help maintain the barrier’s integrity.

Scientists reveal the disturbing impact of wildfir...

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Alpha male baboons are the most stressed out among their peers. It’s not the time they spend fighting with other males that raises their stress hormone levels. Instead, it’s the effort they put into their female mates and directly correlated with the time they spent monopolizing fertile females.

Alpha male baboons are the most stressed out among...

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Study on Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) type 1 shows improved outcomes with nusinersen but reveals challenges like spinal asymmetry and scoliosis

Study on Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) type 1 show...

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Damaging mega-droughts are spreading around the world. Research shows 'hotspot' regions included the western USA, central and eastern Mongolia, and particularly southeastern Australia, where the data overlapped with two well-documented multi-year ecological droughts.

Damaging mega-droughts are spreading around the wo...

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The paralysed people moving robotic arms with their minds

The paralysed people moving robotic arms with thei...

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New research (1990–2018) shows that countries with stronger environmental policies often face growing opposition groups. These groups emerge from cultural backlash rather than just economic interests.

New research (1990–2018) shows that countries with...

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Los Angeles Needs to Fireproof Communities, Not Just Houses

Los Angeles Needs to Fireproof Communities, Not Ju...

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US college graduates live an average of 11 years longer than those who never finish high school, study finds

US college graduates live an average of 11 years l...

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Exercise improves brain function, possibly reducing dementia risk | Study confirms positive effects of exercise on insulin signaling proteins from the brain

Exercise improves brain function, possibly reducin...

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Life expectancy in the Gaza Strip almost halved since the war started - Study found the average life expectancy dropped from 75.5 years to 40.5 years (-46.3%), and the decrease was higher in men (-51.6%) than in women (-38.6%). May be underestimated as excludes missing people and indirect effects.

Life expectancy in the Gaza Strip almost halved si...

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Men lose half their emotional support networks between 30 and 90, study finds. Men’s networks were smaller when they were married, suggesting a consolidation of emotional reliance on their spouse. Men who grew up in warmer family environments had larger emotional support networks in adulthood.

Men lose half their emotional support networks bet...

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Trials indicate that certain psychedelics, combined with psychological support, may help alleviate symptoms of major depressive disorder, treatment-resistant depression, and posttraumatic stress disorder, with benefits for substance use disorders. However, there’re also several critical issues

Trials indicate that certain psychedelics, combine...

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In the US, the prevalence of diagnosed disorders from recurrent use of sedative, hypnotic and antianxiety medications in adolescents and young adults has increased sharply since 2001. The prevalence increased threefold in adolescents and increased fivefold in young adults from 2001 to 2019

In the US, the prevalence of diagnosed disorders f...

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New research from Edith Cowan University has found that camel milk contained more naturally occurring bioactive peptides when compared to its bovine counterpart. In addition to being hypoallergenic, camel milk could potentially protect the gut from harmful enzymes and create healthier digestion.

New research from Edith Cowan University has found...

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New AI stroke brain scan readings are twice as accurate as current method: « New AI software can read the brain scans of patients who have had a stroke, to more accurately pinpoint when it happened and help doctors work out whether it can be successfully treated. »

New AI stroke brain scan readings are twice as acc...

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2 in 3 people with Long COVID likely still have their symptoms in the 2nd year after infection.

2 in 3 people with Long COVID likely still have th...

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