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Ultrafast memory consolidation, a process by which the brain stabilizes and enhances learning during brief pauses, functions similarly in neurotypical people and those with autism. Both groups exhibit intact learning and memory dynamics, challenging assumptions that autism alter these processes.

Ultrafast memory consolidation, a process by which...

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Really good report on the coming changes

Really good report on the coming changes

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Researchers found that the process of ‘brain maturation’, whereby the volume and thickness of the cortex decreases during adolescence, is a factor in whether teenagers develop restrictive or emotional/uncontrolled eating behaviours in young adulthood

Researchers found that the process of ‘brain matur...

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Healthful plant-based diets are negatively associated with the rate of biological aging: A national study based on US adults

Healthful plant-based diets are negatively associa...

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A new study has found that male orb-weaver spiders detect female pheromones using tiny pores (sensilla) on their legs.

A new study has found that male orb-weaver spiders...

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A study shows nighttime lights in Italy’s coastal zones have grown in extent and intensity since 2014, peaking in summer. These patterns highlight economic trends and environmental impacts, offering insights for sustainable urban planning.

A study shows nighttime lights in Italy’s coastal ...

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COVID-19 cases, deaths in nursing homes dropped after rollout of vaccines during the pandemic. Hospitalizations fell from 31 per 100 residents to 24 per 100 residents, and deaths fell from 11 per 100 residents to 7 per 100 residents from March 2020 to April 2022

COVID-19 cases, deaths in nursing homes dropped af...

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New research reveals an alarming fact about copycat mass shooters. Research found nearly 80% of copycat attacks occurred more than a year after the original incident, with an average delay of approximately eight years

New research reveals an alarming fact about copyca...

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A new lithium-ion battery with a single crystal electrode can endure 20,000 charge cycles, retaining 80% capacity—equivalent to powering an EV for nearly 5 million miles.

A new lithium-ion battery with a single crystal el...

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For adults, a diet high in saturated fats and added sugar has been linked to impulsivity and poor self-control. Researchers report that adolescent rats fed a high-fat diet showed poor control during motor tasks and decision-making as adults. This could provide insights into human development.

For adults, a diet high in saturated fats and adde...

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Harnessing microwave flow reaction to convert biomass into useful sugars that, in turn, can be used in food, pharmaceuticals, and chemical synthesis.

Harnessing microwave flow reaction to convert biom...

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2024 was the hottest year on record, with extreme floods, storms, and droughts worldwide. Global warming’s role in these events is undeniable

2024 was the hottest year on record, with extreme ...

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Treatment for parasites affecting 1.5 billion people shows safety and superior efficacy in phase II-III trial | Fixed-dose combination of albendazole and ivermectin, seeks to offer a better tool against soil-transmitted helminths

Treatment for parasites affecting 1.5 billion peop...

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Scientists engineer substrates hostile to bacteria but friendly to cells | Nanostructured anodic alumina surfaces can be used to culture cells and tissue

Scientists engineer substrates hostile to bacteria...

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Men more than three times as likely to die from a brain injury, new US study shows. The reasons observed were multifactorial and could reflect differences in injury severity following a fall or motor vehicle crash, to the interaction of sex and age – with TBI outcomes in men worsening with age.

Men more than three times as likely to die from a ...

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New York University researchers found that public policies preventing suicide in the U.S. go beyond limiting firearms or expanding health care access. Economic and social policies not directly tied to mental health also play a key role, according to their study

New York University researchers found that public ...

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For managers and professionals, job satisfaction hits its lowest point during their 40s but often rebounds later in life. In contrast, workers in intermediate and lower occupational classes do not display the same U-shaped trajectory. This challenges the belief that a mid-career crisis is universal.

For managers and professionals, job satisfaction h...

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Study finds alcohol and relationship context skew perceptions of sexual consent. Men were more likely than women to perceive all encounters as consensual, especially those involving intoxicated women, even in cases where consent was ambiguous or explicitly denied.

Study finds alcohol and relationship context skew ...

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