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Health experts propose a new definition of obesity | The commission also recommend using an alternate, or supplement, metric to BMI to accurately reflect body composition measurements

Health experts propose a new definition of obesity...

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The link between physical strength and sexual behavior is not just in men. Women, as well as men, who had greater upper body strength tended to have more lifetime sexual partners compared to their peers. Men with greater upper body strength were also more likely to to be in long-term relationships.

The link between physical strength and sexual beha...

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Researchers complete real-world “Schrödinger’s cat” experiment by embedding an atom of antimony inside a silicon chip. The findings provide a new and more robust way to perform quantum computations and have important implications for quantum error correction

Researchers complete real-world “Schrödinger’s cat...

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Close to one in ten children across the globe have experienced some kind of sexual violence. 11% of kids globally experienced sexual harassment and 9% experienced contact sexual violence. Additionally, 6% of children (7% of girls and 3% of boys) reported rape.

Close to one in ten children across the globe have...

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Humility reduces anger and promotes more benign interpretations of conflict. The new study demonstrated that intellectually humble individuals were more open to understanding differing perspectives, which may help explain their reduced anger and hostility.

Humility reduces anger and promotes more benign in...

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When kids focus on challenges in short spurts, they build “cognitive endurance”

When kids focus on challenges in short spurts, the...

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Scientists who study harms caused by tobacco, alcohol and ultra-processed foods can face cyberattacks, lawsuits, surveillance and physical violence, a study finds. Many are labelled extremists, fascists, zealots and prohibitionists, it adds.

Scientists who study harms caused by tobacco, alco...

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Social media users more likely to invest in cryptocurrencies. YouTube, Reddit, Twitter and Clubhouse users were the most likely to invest in digital currencies.

Social media users more likely to invest in crypto...

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New Superconductive Materials Have Just Been Discovered

New Superconductive Materials Have Just Been Disco...

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Bird flu in cattle ‘not an increased threat to humans’ study shows

Bird flu in cattle ‘not an increased threat to hum...

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A researcher at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson received a $1.9 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to continue his research into uncovering the mysteries of copper – specifically, how it can be harnessed to kill harmful bacteria and other microorganisms

A researcher at the University of Arizona College ...

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Religious attendance linked to slower cognitive decline in Hispanic older adults

Religious attendance linked to slower cognitive de...

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Scientists have identified new genetic risk factors for depression across all major global populations after a study involving five million participants, giving hope for new treatments.

Scientists have identified new genetic risk factor...

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P.E.I. homeowner captures sound and video of meteorite strike on camera, and scientists believe it's a first

P.E.I. homeowner captures sound and video of meteo...

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Retirement could lead to a deterioration in mental health, and alcohol can worsen this issue | Retirees show more signs of depression than those who are still working – and heavy drinking may make their symptoms worse.

Retirement could lead to a deterioration in mental...

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Researchers have identified the mechanism that regulates how the body burns brown fat and converts it into heat. This mechanism protects against obesity and related metabolic diseases. When the MCJ protein is removed from obese mice, they produce more heat and lose weight

Researchers have identified the mechanism that reg...

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Solar panels should not be cleaned with dishwashing detergent as it reduces the panel’s ability to absorb solar radiation even after rinsing. Researchers recommend using glass cleaner and isopropanol instead.

Solar panels should not be cleaned with dishwashin...

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Analyzing data from 2012 to 2024, researchers found that US states with more conservative political metrics tend to experience worse health outcomes, including higher rates of infant mortality, premature deaths, and food insecurity.

Analyzing data from 2012 to 2024, researchers foun...

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