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Species reach their heat limits at similar temperatures, leaving ecosystems at risk of sudden climate-driven collapse. Without deep and rapid cuts to greenhouse gas emissions, clustered thermal tolerances will continue to threaten the ecosystems on which humanity depends

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The Science Behind A Connection Between Wildfires And Climate Change.

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Scientists uncover how the brain washes itself during sleep

Scientists uncover how the brain washes itself dur...

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Nanoplastics found to disrupt dopamine system and social adaptation - Tiny plastic particles, or nanoplastics, could significantly alter brain development and behavior, according to a new study on mice.

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Researchers define new subtypes of common brain disorder: « Artificial intelligence identified 3 subtypes of Chiari type-1 malformations, could improve medical decision making. »

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Fitness Matters More Than Weight for Longevity. Research found being fit cut the risk of premature death by half for people with obesity, compared to those of normal weight who were unfit.

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A nine-year study of about 10,000 women found no significant link between diet type (plant-based or omnivore) and depressive symptoms. However, diet quality (fresh versus processed foods) had a correlation, with higher-quality diets reducing depressive symptoms

A nine-year study of about 10,000 women found no s...

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A new study shows a positive relationship between urban coyotes’ survival rate & human population density, but no link between time spent in natural habitats & longer survival. Researchers suggest it’s a sign of coyote adaptability – they might prefer open spaces but can do well in urbanized areas.

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Ants remember aggressive rivals and adapt their behavior, demonstrating learning and memory in conflict encounters | “Our study provides new evidence that, on the contrary, ants also learn from their experiences and can hold a grudge.”

Ants remember aggressive rivals and adapt their be...

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Protests during the 2002 French presidential election (Chirac v Le Pen) against the far-right candidate Le Pen led to fewer votes for him and less support for far-right policies – The protests persuaded right-wingers to switch from Le Pen to Chirac and left-wingers to not cast blank ballots.

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Physicists describe exotic ‘paraparticles’ that defy categorization. Theoretical physicists have proposed the existence of a new type of particle that doesn’t fit into the conventional classifications of fermions and bosons and hints at potential applications in quantum computing.

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AI tools are widely used to monitor us online and offline, but their effectiveness comes with risks. Computer scientists at the University of Oxford have developed a mathematical model to help people understand these risks and support regulators in safeguarding privacy

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Carrots may help regulate blood sugar and improve gut flora – a combination that could potentially benefit individuals with type 2 diabetes, suggests a new mouse model study. Carrots contain bioactive compounds that enhance cells' ability to absorb sugar, thereby aiding blood sugar regulation.

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Increased wildfire activity may be a feature of past periods of abrupt climate change. Study found increased wildfire activity as a potential feature of these periods of abrupt climate change, which saw significant shifts in tropical rainfall patterns and temperature fluctuations around the world.

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Intermittent fasting is effective for weight loss and improves cardiovascular health in people with obesity. Not eating anything from 5 pm until 9 am the following day helps to a greater extent to improve blood sugar regulation and reduce abdominal subcutaneous fat, the fat just under the skin.

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Childhood maltreatment affects epigenetic profile ...

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Scientist has used drone mapping to investigate a 3000-year-old ‘mega fortress’ in the Caucasus mountains. The drone took nearly 11,000 pictures which were knitted together using advanced software to produce high-resolution digital elevation models and orthophotos.

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The ‘red advantage’ is no longer true for Olympic combat sports. Wearing a red outfit in combat sports has been believed to provide an advantage for athletes, but a new study suggests there is no longer any truth in the claim.

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