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Research found people who speak with accents in Britain perceived as ‘working-class’ including those from Liverpool, Newcastle, Bradford and London risk being stereotyped as more likely to have committed a crime, and becoming victims of injustice

Research found people who speak with accents in Br...

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Scientists studying the impact of accents on prejudices find that people associate accents they consider more working-class with more criminal behavior

Scientists studying the impact of accents on preju...

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A study of British motherhood influencers found children featured in 75% of posts, with 46% being sponsored. Personal data was revealed in 37% of posts, & strategic rather than accidental, raising concerns about children’s privacy.

A study of British motherhood influencers found ch...

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Iron age men left home to join wives’ families, DNA study suggests - Study highlights role of women in Celtic Britain and challenges assumptions most societies were patrilocal.

Iron age men left home to join wives’ families, DN...

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Strict vegetarian diets during pregnancy are associated with an increased risk of small-for-gestational-age infants and lower birth weights.

Strict vegetarian diets during pregnancy are assoc...

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Research finds despite regulations and border checks, imported cut flowers and pot plants present a growing risk because the sheer volume of trade makes it difficult to monitor and control. Insects, fungi, reptiles, spiders and various agricultural pests are being transported live across the world.

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Calorie labels on menus and food packets encourage people to choose healthier options but only to the tune of 11 calories – the same as a single Pringle crisp. That is the finding of a study into how effective menu listings are at prompting consumers to select less calorific food.

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SpaceX loses spacecraft after catching rocket booster at the launch pad in latest Starship test

SpaceX loses spacecraft after catching rocket boos...

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A nanoparticle-based wireless deep brain stimulation system that reverses Parkinson’s disease

A nanoparticle-based wireless deep brain stimulati...

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Certain types of cancer are on the rise among younger adults and women. This increasing trend in women is driven by breast cancer and thyroid cancer. Those younger than 65 are seeing a rise in cancer incidence. Overall, cancer mortality has decreased, with a shift in frequency from men to women.

Certain types of cancer are on the rise among youn...

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Transgender athletes’ rights was opposed by those who viewed female athletes as undeserving, study finds. Opposition to transgender athletes’ rights are associated with beliefs about women’s physical appearance, negative attitudes toward female athletes, and homophobic views.

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Homo erectus was able to adapt to and survive in desert-like environments at least 1.2 million years ago. Behavioural adaptations included returning repeatedly over thousands of years to specific rivers and ponds for fresh water, and the development of specialised tools

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Regular aerobic exercise could significantly reduce disease markers associated with Alzheimer’s, not only by protecting healthy brain cells but also restoring balance in the aging brain

Regular aerobic exercise could significantly reduc...

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A new University of Michigan study found broadband connection was a key factor in reducing mortality & incidence during the early months of the pandemic. The average county with high internet access had 48%-53% fewer new COVID-19 deaths and 19%-34% fewer new COVID deaths per 100,000 residents

A new University of Michigan study found broadband...

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Sibling rivalry: parents favour older children and daughters. Authors of the study say the findings have important implications, adding that previous work has suggested differential treatment of siblings can have negative consequences for children’s development

Sibling rivalry: parents favour older children and...

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Young nearsighted kids who wear bifocal contact lenses that slow uncoordinated eye growth do not lose the benefits of the treatment once they stop wearing the lenses, new research shows. After the treatment, myopia progresses at an age-expected rate.

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End-to-end Stroke Imaging Analysis using Effective Connectivity and Interpretable Artificial intelligence

End-to-end Stroke Imaging Analysis using Effective...

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Research led by the University of Michigan shows communities of color in Texas face pronounced risks of E. coli exposure in nearby waters following storms that dump abnormally high amounts of rain. Using computational models, the team could spot when & where extreme rainfall impacted E. coli levels

Research led by the University of Michigan shows c...

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