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Protecting undersea internet cables is a tech nightmare: « A recent, alleged Baltic Sea sabotage highlights the system’s fragility. »

Protecting undersea internet cables is a tech nigh...

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Science has a reproducibility crisis on its hands, and biomedical researchers believe the infamous “publish or perish” research culture is behind it. Over 70% could not reproduce another scientist’s experiment. More than 62% attributed irreproducibility in science to “publish or perish” culture.

Science has a reproducibility crisis on its hands,...

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"Forever chemicals" (PFAS) from non-stick cookware and waterproof clothing are wreaking havoc in the Arctic. A new study shows these pollutants disrupt fat metabolism, stress responses, and vital biological functions in polar bears and ringed seals, threatening their long-term survival.

"Forever chemicals" (PFAS) from non-stick cookware...

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Frequent social media use tied to higher levels of irritability

Frequent social media use tied to higher levels of...

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A survey of San Francisco coyote scat shows that their diet includes a lot of chicken and pork scavenged from human food or fed to them, plenty of rats, gophers and racoons, but rarely cats.

A survey of San Francisco coyote scat shows that t...

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A widely cited neuroscience study last year found that taking notes by hand instead of typing them was "beneficial for learning". New analysis published in the same academic journal argues that claim isn't supported by the results

A widely cited neuroscience study last year found ...

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Mines for a clean-energy metal have a surprise climate effect. Vegetation clearing to extract nickel, which is used in renewable technologies, leads to greater carbon emissions than realized.

Mines for a clean-energy metal have a surprise cli...

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Radical-right populists are fueling a misinformation epidemic. Research found these actors rely heavily on falsehoods to exploit cultural fears, undermine democratic norms, and galvanize their base, making them the dominant drivers of today’s misinformation crisis.

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New leukaemia treatment gets FDA approval, remission in 77% of patients who have failed two or more therapies. Low rate of side effects also observed.

New leukaemia treatment gets FDA approval, remissi...

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Individuals with childhood epilepsy have an increased accumulation of brain amyloid later in life, potentially predisposing them to late-onset brain amyloid disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease, according to a study based on a globally unique population-based cohort.

Individuals with childhood epilepsy have an increa...

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Scientists discover ‘division of labor’ in mitochondria

Scientists discover ‘division of labor’ in mitocho...

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Adverse childhood experiences linked to increased defensive gun use through heightened threat sensitivity | This suggests that for some people, early traumatic experiences can shape a worldview where danger feels ever-present, potentially prompting the use of firearms.

Adverse childhood experiences linked to increased ...

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Black immigrants attract white residents to neighborhoods, while native Black residents move out, study finds.

Black immigrants attract white residents to neighb...

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Antibiotics, antivirals and vaccines could help tackle dementia, study suggests. Using drugs approved for other conditions could dramatically speed up hunt for cure, experts say.

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Study links early emotional regulation difficulties to ADHD and conduct problems | The findings highlight the importance of early emotional development and could guide targeted support for children at risk.

Study links early emotional regulation difficultie...

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Children who struggle to manage their emotions and behavior during preschool years are at greater risk of developing symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other mental health concerns by age seven, according to a new study.

Children who struggle to manage their emotions and...

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Researchers have discovered that proteins in the mollusk’s blood not only have bacteria-killing properties, raising the possibility of a new antibiotic, but also increase the effectiveness of some existing antibiotics.

Researchers have discovered that proteins in the m...

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A new study highlights how scaling up COVID-19 testing in the USA saved an estimated 1.4 million lives and averted 7 million hospitalisations. It emphasises the vital role of rapid testing in reducing severe outcomes and preparing for future pandemics.

A new study highlights how scaling up COVID-19 tes...

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