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Study on medical data finds AI models can easily spread misinformation, even with minimal false input | Even 0.001% false data can disrupt the accuracy of large language models

Study on medical data finds AI models can easily s...

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A University of Oxford-led study reveals the distinct and cumulative environmental impacts of logging and converting tropical forests into oil palm plantations. It highlights that logged forests retain ecological value and should not be hastily cleared for plantations

A University of Oxford-led study reveals the disti...

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Early life exposure to toxic PFAS “forever chemicals” could impact economic success in adulthood, suggests new study. Those who lived in regions with firefighting training areas earned about 1.7% on average less later in life, and showed a graduation rate about 1% lower.

Early life exposure to toxic PFAS “forever chemica...

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Ocean temperatures in 2024 reached record highs, signalling escalating global warming, with severe consequences for weather, ecosystems, and vulnerable communities.

Ocean temperatures in 2024 reached record highs, s...

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2024 was the first year Earth passed 1.5C of global warming, the limit set by the Paris Agreement. Last year was the world's hottest since records began

2024 was the first year Earth passed 1.5C of globa...

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Feeding your good gut bacteria through fibre in diet may boost body against infections | Study has found that the composition of your gut microbiome helps predict how likely you are to succumb to potentially life-threatening infections - and it may be altered by changing your diet.

Feeding your good gut bacteria through fibre in di...

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Cold-water immersion found to boost cognitive function and reduce sleep disturbances - immersing participants in 10°C water for 10 minutes, three times a week over four weeks, improved certain aspects of cognitive function and sleep quality.

Cold-water immersion found to boost cognitive func...

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How people suppress memories may be key to PTSD recovery. The brain scans showed that this recovery of memory control was linked with the volume of the hippocampus, a key memory center in the brain. People with chronic PTSD lost volume in certain parts of their hippocampi in the years after.

How people suppress memories may be key to PTSD re...

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Why kids need to take more risks: science reveals the benefits of wild, free play

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Yttrium ferrite films made by pulsed laser deposition show thickness-dependent optical properties, with thicker films reducing defects and lowering the band gap, enhancing their use in optoelectronics.

Yttrium ferrite films made by pulsed laser deposit...

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Revealed: the fatty cells that are the ‘bubble wrap’ of the body. These previously undescribed cells look like fat cells, but they function to provide cushioning and support in cartilage.

Revealed: the fatty cells that are the ‘bubble wra...

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A study found 28% of noctule bats killed by wind turbines in France are long-distance migrants, mainly females from NE Europe. With ~140,000 bats dying annually, curtailment is urgently needed.

A study found 28% of noctule bats killed by wind t...

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Almost 3% of population in Gaza was killed by traumatic injury in 9-month period, finds study. Over 64,000 people, 60% of whom were children, older people, and women, were killed by traumatic injury from 7 October 2023 to 30 June 2024. This death rate is 14 times previous death rate from all causes.

Almost 3% of population in Gaza was killed by trau...

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Considering the high leaching of Mg from the acid soils of citrus orchards, applications of Mg fertilizer or Mg-fortified soil conditioner are vital to sustain soil Mg balance, high fruit yield and fruit quality in citrus production systems in humid subtropical regions

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Hidden transport pathways in graphene confirmed, paving the way for next-generation device innovation: Electron transport in bilayer graphene exhibits a pronounced dependence on edge states and a nonlocal transport mechanism

Hidden transport pathways in graphene confirmed, p...

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Study finds altered brain responses to anticipated threat in individuals with alcohol use disorder | These regions of the brain play critical roles in detecting internal and external signals and generating emotional responses to prepare for future events.

Study finds altered brain responses to anticipated...

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Los Angeles is burning, and accelerating hydroclimate whiplash is the key climate connection, according to a paper published today in Nature Reviews.

Los Angeles is burning, and accelerating hydroclim...

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Heterosexual and homosexual individuals value altruism equally in potential mates - altruistic behavior is universally attractive, with no significant differences between heterosexual and homosexual participants. Women regardless of sexual orientation rated altruistic traits more highly than men.

Heterosexual and homosexual individuals value altr...

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