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Study shows plants are more likely to be ‘eavesdroppers’ than altruists when tapping into underground networks | Instead of using their communication networks to transmit warning signals, the findings suggest it is more likely that plants ‘eavesdrop’ on their neighbours.

Study shows plants are more likely to be ‘eavesdro...

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Researchers used parallel computing on graphics cards to simulate acoustic turbulence, making it feasible on a PC. This enhances weather forecasting models' accuracy and allows turbulence theory to be applied in fields like astrophysics, aiding the understanding of acoustic waves in the universe.

Researchers used parallel computing on graphics ca...

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Adolescents with authoritarian leanings exhibit weaker cognitive ability and emotional intelligence | Highlighting how limitations in reasoning and emotional regulation are tied to authoritarianism, shedding light on the shared psychological traits that underpin these ideological attitudes.

Adolescents with authoritarian leanings exhibit we...

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Research found females have a 31% higher associated risk of developing long COVID, with women aged 40 to 55 years having the highest propensity. Worldwide, SARS-CoV-2, a strain of coronavirus that causes COVID-19, has infected more than 700 million people, with an estimated 7 million deaths

Research found females have a 31% higher associate...

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RNA molecule rejuvenates ageing mice by restoring old cells

RNA molecule rejuvenates ageing mice by restoring ...

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The cross-sectional survey results indicated that participants with depressive symptoms had a 54% increased risk of hypertension as realized through multivariable analyses.

The cross-sectional survey results indicated that ...

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Adults diagnosed with ADHD have shorter life expectancy, UK study shows. Men with a diagnosis of ADHD die 7 years sooner, on average, than similar people without, while for women the life expectancy gap is almost 9 years, the first study of its kind has revealed.

Adults diagnosed with ADHD have shorter life expec...

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A spotted hyena has been found in southeastern Egypt for the first time in over 5,000 years, likely due to climate shifts and grazing practices enabling migration from Sudan.

A spotted hyena has been found in southeastern Egy...

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How Neandertal DNA May Affect the Way We Think | DNA inherited from Neandertals may influence modern human cognition

How Neandertal DNA May Affect the Way We Think | D...

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Research finds 65% increase in the number young people being admitted to general acute medical wards in England because of mental health concerns between 2012 and 2022 | Admissions were greatest among girls aged 11-15, a 112.8% increase, and for eating disorders, a 514.6% increase.

Research finds 65% increase in the number young pe...

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Exercise and improved diet before surgery linked to fewer complications and enhanced recovery | Actively preparing for major surgery by exercising and improving diet (known as “prehabilitation”) is associated with fewer complications, less time in hospital, and improved recovery, study finds

Exercise and improved diet before surgery linked t...

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Radio burst is detected from a "dead galaxy," baffling astronomers

Radio burst is detected from a "dead galaxy," baff...

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SGLT-2 drug plus calorie restriction achieves higher diabetes remission | Adults with type 2 diabetes who were given the sodium glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT-2) inhibitor drug dapagliflozin alongside calorie restriction had higher rates of remission compared with calorie restriction alone

SGLT-2 drug plus calorie restriction achieves high...

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Medical conditions that deprive testes of oxygen, like sleep apnoea, may be contributing to decline in male fertility over past 50 years, study suggests. High-altitude activities like hiking can also cause lack of oxygen in testis - fertility effects are temporary but take a few months to reverse.

Medical conditions that deprive testes of oxygen, ...

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Study: Female tennis coaches experience significantly more barriers in their profession than male counterparts, with fewer than half continuing as coaches long term. Only 20% of tennis coaches globally are women and 26% are within Australia.

Study: Female tennis coaches experience significan...

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NIH study sections halted

NIH study sections halted

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Maternal X chromosomes impair cognition in aging female mice: Female mice with only a maternal X chromosome experience faster deterioration in memory and cognitive skills compared to those with both maternal and paternal X chromosomes. This may explain variations in brain aging between the sexes

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AI models struggle with expert-level global history knowledge

AI models struggle with expert-level global histor...

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