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Mass shootings increase alcohol sales, study finds: Data from 35,000 alcohol retailers, covering more than half of American grocery and drug-stores from 2006–2019, found that public mass shootings predict a 3.5%–5.5% increase in weekly alcohol sales for at least two years

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Biological magnetoreception (like in migratory birds) approach the quantum energy resolution limit, suggesting that nature operates close to fundamental quantum limits. Insights for advanced biomimetic sensors.

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More than three-quarters of U.S. older adults with dementia may be unaware of their diagnosis. That number is even higher — up to 85% — among Mexican Americans, who make up the largest share of the U.S. Hispanic and Latino population.

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Unexpected finding from analysis of more than 130 million people was an association between antibiotics, antivirals and vaccines, and a reduced risk of dementia. The finding supports the hypothesis that some cases of the disease may be triggered by viral or bacterial infections.

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A third of the Arctic’s vast carbon sink now a source of emissions, study reveals | Critical CO2 stores held in permafrost are being released as the landscape changes with global heating, report shows

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Peeing is contagious among chimpanzees, suggesting deep evolutionary roots for humans peeing together

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More than 40% of postdoctoral researchers leave academia, finds study of 45,500 researchers. Those who stayed and landed a coveted faculty position were more likely to have a highly cited paper, changed their research topic between PhD and postdoc, or moved abroad after receiving their doctorate.

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Tourette Syndrome is diagnosed 3 times more frequently in males than in females. Females are not only diagnosed later than males, but also experience delayed recognition of their symptoms, according to a study. This raises questions about potential underdiagnosis or misdiagnosis in females.

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Oyster ‘blood’ holds promise for combating drug-resistant superbugs: new research shows that antimicrobial proteins from oyster hemolymph (the equivalent of blood) can kill bacteria responsible for a range of infections and improve the efficacy of antibiotics against problematic bacteria species.

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Air pollution and brain damage: what the science says

Air pollution and brain damage: what the science s...

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Magnesium depletion has been found to be significantly correlated with a higher risk of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in diabetic patients.

Magnesium depletion has been found to be significa...

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Ancient viral DNA shapes early embryo development | Over half of our genomes consists of thousands of remnants of ancient viral DNA, known as transposable elements. Once dismissed as the "dark side" of the genome, researchers have now revealed their crucial role in early embryo development.

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New finger decoding brain-computer interface algorithm allows a paralyzed man to control a virtual drone

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Study paves way for immunotherapies tailored for childhood cancers | The immune system of children and adults do not react the same to cancer, and different tumours activate the immune response to varying degrees.

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People who are autistic and transgender/gender diverse have poorer health and health care | Compared to non-autistic cisgender individuals, autistic TGD people were three to 11 times more likely to report anxiety, shutdowns, and meltdowns related to common healthcare experiences.

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Cycle of coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef now at ‘catastrophic’ levels - Study of 2023-2024 global marine heatwave found 66% of colonies were bleached by February 2024 and 80% by April. By July, 44% of bleached colonies had died, with some coral experiencing a staggering 95% mortality rate.

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Scientists Discover Bacteria Trapped in Endless Evolutionary Time Loop in Wisconsin's Lake Mendota

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A study found boys exposed to violent screen content in the preschool years were more likely to become antisocial and violent themselves a decade later, in their mid-teens. Researchers took into account alternative child and family factors that could have explained their results.

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