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Landmark photosynthesis gene discovery boosts plant height, advances crop science: « A team of scientists discovered a naturally occurring gene in the poplar tree that enhances photosynthetic activity and significantly boosts plant growth. »

Landmark photosynthesis gene discovery boosts plan...

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Study finds that adolescents with low levels of emotional clarity who also exhibited higher levels of the inflammatory markers interleukin-6 and C-reactive protein were more likely to experience severe symptoms of depression five months later.

Study finds that adolescents with low levels of em...

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The most comprehensive study of its kind showed that psychotic disorders, infections and dementia were among conditions found to be less likely to occur when using GLP-1RAs, which are found in the medications Saxenda, Wegovy and Mounjaro.

The most comprehensive study of its kind showed th...

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The 2017 tax cuts, the key legislative achievement in the first year of the Donald Trump administration, cut taxes for “pass-through” business income. This boosted incomes for affected businesses by 3-4%, but had no broader economic effects (no impact on investment, wages or employment).

The 2017 tax cuts, the key legislative achievement...

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Life is thriving in the subsurface depths of Earth: New research has unearthed communities of underground microbes that are almost as—and sometimes more—diverse than even reefs and rainforests.

Life is thriving in the subsurface depths of Earth...

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Short video applications like TikTok have gained prominence. New research from China indicate that the more elementary school students use short videos, the lower their academic performance, with attention mediating in this relationship.

Short video applications like TikTok have gained p...

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The threat of avian influenza H5N1 looms over global biodiversity

The threat of avian influenza H5N1 looms over glob...

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University of Michigan-led research has developed a new method, LEFTfield, to analyze cosmic maps more effectively, extracting more data without compression. This breakthrough, published in Physical Review Letters, could fast-track discoveries in dark energy, dark matter, and cosmic structure.

University of Michigan-led research has developed ...

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UK Scientists Are Transforming 'Fatbergs' Made Of Used Condoms And Grease Into Perfume

UK Scientists Are Transforming 'Fatbergs' Made Of ...

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Evidence of hominin activity in Romania suggests humans were in Eurasia 1.95 million years ago - 200k years earlier than previously thought.

Evidence of hominin activity in Romania suggests h...

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Trust in scientists and their role in society across 68 countries - Right-leaning and conservative political orientation are negatively associated with trust in scientists in several European and North American countries.

Trust in scientists and their role in society acro...

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Fishers’ observations and knowledge in combination with monitoring data was studied to understand how they adapt to climate change and other drivers on Lake Inari, Northern Finland. Fishers’ main concerns included degradation of the environment, overfishing, and lack of decision-making power.

Fishers’ observations and knowledge in combination...

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New study links early exposure to violent content in childhood to antisocial behaviour in adolescence

New study links early exposure to violent content ...

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Exposure to 1.95 GHz radiofrequency fields caused a small, temporary increase in core body temperature in mice, peaking at 0.4°C at higher exposure levels. The study highlights effective thermoregulation and the need for careful measurement timing.

Exposure to 1.95 GHz radiofrequency fields caused ...

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Researchers have demonstrated new wearable technologies that both generate electricity from human movement and improve the comfort of the technology for the people wearing them

Researchers have demonstrated new wearable technol...

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High fertiliser use halves numbers of pollinators, world’s longest study finds | Even average use of nitrogen fertilisers cut flower numbers fivefold and halved pollinating insects

High fertiliser use halves numbers of pollinators,...

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Pregnancy triggers profound brain changes, enhancing maternal instincts and mental health. Research found most significant gray matter (GM) volume reductions during pregnancy occurred in the Default Mode and Frontoparietal networks, regions linked to self-referential thinking and social cognition

Pregnancy triggers profound brain changes, enhanci...

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Research Sheds Light on the Role of Esophageal Candida in Malignant Progression in Achalasia Patients

Research Sheds Light on the Role of Esophageal Can...

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