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People who overestimate their political knowledge are more likely to react negatively during online conversations with those who hold opposing views—and as a result, become more emotionally polarized over time

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UK study found that 38% of 617 UK officers had TBIs, mostly mild. Multiple mTBIs are linked to worse cognitive, somatic, and PTSD/C-PTSD symptoms. Duty-related TBIs raised C-PTSD odds 2.6x. Regular checks and a gradual return to work are needed.

UK study found that 38% of 617 UK officers had TBI...

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Nostalgic music activates the brain's default mode network, which is linked to memory and self-reflection, as well as its reward circuitry, aiding in memory recall

Nostalgic music activates the brain's default mode...

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More Americans finding faith outside church. A "remarkable" transformation is underway in American religious life, new research finds: Large numbers are leaving organized religion – not in favor of secular rationality, but to pursue spirituality in ways that better align with their individual values

More Americans finding faith outside church. A "re...

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Scientists find autonomous drone systems may improve next-gen ecology, wildlife research

Scientists find autonomous drone systems may impro...

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Neutrinos may be the key to the transportation of matter through space and time to a specified destination based on their qualities of no mass, no electrical charge able to move at the speed of light

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Cannabis-induced hospital visits linked to higher dementia rate | Despite some positives, a new study adds to the growing data that suggests too much cannabis is bad for your health

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US counties with worst drinking water violations concentrated in 4 states: West Virginia, Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Oklahoma, finds study. About 2 million people nationwide do not have running water. Another 30 million people are reliant on drinking water systems that violate safety rules.

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CT scans could cause 5% of cancers, study finds; experts note uncertainty | The estimates are small and uncertain, but balancing risks and benefits is critical.

CT scans could cause 5% of cancers, study finds; e...

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New cement turns heat into electricity, could help buildings generate their own power | The bio-inspired material, with a Seebeck coefficient of −40.5 mV/K, outperforms all known cement-based thermoelectric materials by tenfold.

New cement turns heat into electricity, could help...

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Men fall in love slightly more often than women, but women obsess about their partner more than men, finds first-of-its-kind study investigating the difference in romantic love between the sexes across 33 countries.

Men fall in love slightly more often than women, b...

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Brain-harming chemicals released from mattresses while children sleep: Study measured chemicals in air of children’s bedrooms and found worrisome levels of more than two dozen phthalates, flame retardants and UV filters. Warmth and weight of sleeping child could increase off-gassing of toxicants.

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Natural light lessens morning fatigue. Light conditions in the morning before waking up affect restfulness. Moderate amounts of sunlight before waking up can have a positive effect.

Natural light lessens morning fatigue. Light condi...

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The persistent higher rate of alcohol deaths in England since the pandemic in 2020 is an “acute crisis” requiring urgent action from government, according to a new study led by researchers at UCL and the University of Sheffield

The persistent higher rate of alcohol deaths in En...

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The world’s largest study of the genetics of osteoarthritis has identified more than 500 previously unknown genetic links to the disease, and hundreds of potential new drug targets that could fast track the development of more effective treatments.

The world’s largest study of the genetics of osteo...

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New, non-toxic synthesis method for MXene. 2D material MXene can be used for electromagnetic shielding, for energy storage, for novel sensors, for solid lubricants.

New, non-toxic synthesis method for MXene. 2D mate...

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New Method for Detecting Nanoplastics in Body Fluids. Optofluidic Force Induction Meets Raman Spectroscopy and Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry.

New Method for Detecting Nanoplastics in Body Flui...

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Life Deep Beneath The Soil Found to be Dominated by New Phylum of Bacteria, CSP1-3

Life Deep Beneath The Soil Found to be Dominated b...

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Striking Evidence of Water Imbalance on The Moon Hints at a Collision

Striking Evidence of Water Imbalance on The Moon H...

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“Levitating Diamonds Reach Impossible Speed”: Spinning at 1.2 Billion RPM, They’re Cracking Open the Secrets of Quantum Gravity - Sustainability Times

“Levitating Diamonds Reach Impossible Speed”: Spin...

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Study found that the climate crisis has tripled the length of ocean heatwaves, supercharging deadly storms and destroying critical ecosystems such as kelp forests and coral reefs.Half of the marine heatwaves since 2000 would not have happened without global warming.

Study found that the climate crisis has tripled th...

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One firearm injury was treated every 30 minutes in emergency departments in a study of 10 US jurisdictions, finds the largest analysis to date of detailed temporal patterns in firearm injury using emergency department data.

One firearm injury was treated every 30 minutes in...

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An analysis of published studies that looked at technology use and mental skills in more than 400,000 older adults found that over-50s who routinely used digital devices had lower rates of cognitive decline than those who used them less

An analysis of published studies that looked at te...

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Importance of vaccination against measles once declared non-endemic in the US: In 2024, 40% of people with confirmed measles were hospitalized. Mortality rate is 1-3 deaths per 1,000. Encephalitis occurs in 1 in 1,000. SSPE, almost away fatal, occurs years after measles infection, in 1 in 100,000.

Importance of vaccination against measles once dec...

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Political overconfidence worsens polarization in online debates. A new study suggests that people who overestimate their political knowledge are more likely to react negatively during online conversations with those who hold opposing views—and as a result, become more emotionally polarized over time

Political overconfidence worsens polarization in o...

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Men return to prison at a 6 percent higher rate if they have been held in solitary confinement. Long periods of solitary confinement are associated with a 15 to 25 percent increase in re-imprisonment rates.

Men return to prison at a 6 percent higher rate if...

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Engineered bacteria emit signals that can be spotted from a distance: « These bacteria, which could be designed to detect pollution or nutrients, could act as sensors to help farmers monitor their crops. »

Engineered bacteria emit signals that can be spott...

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Overuse of CT scans could cause 100,000 extra cancers in US. The high number of CT (computed tomography) scans carried out in the United States in 2023 could cause 5 per cent of all cancers in the country, equal to the number of cancers caused by alcohol.

Overuse of CT scans could cause 100,000 extra canc...

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A synthetic analogue of LSD, with lower hallucinogenic potential, could open new options to treat schizophrenia.

A synthetic analogue of LSD, with lower hallucinog...

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Metabolites from fermented cabbage can protect intestinal cells from inflammatory disruption

Metabolites from fermented cabbage can protect int...

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A study suggests that increasing the ratio of dietary potassium to sodium may be more effective in lowering blood pressure than merely reducing sodium intake. Researchers have also developed a mathematical model that successfully identifies how this potassium-to-sodium ratio affects the body.

A study suggests that increasing the ratio of diet...

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A study of healthy older adults in Switzerland and Germany found they were able to acquire various musical skills over the course of one year of practice. This finding suggests that musical ability comprises a spectrum of distinct competencies, rather than a single, general musical aptitude

A study of healthy older adults in Switzerland and...

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People who eat more meals with others tend to be more satisfied with their lives and are more likely to express positive emotions, according to a study published in the annual World Happiness Report

People who eat more meals with others tend to be m...

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Fossilised footprints from British Columbia, Canada, confirm the presence of ankylosaurid ankylosaurs in the mid-Cretaceous of North America.

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Caffeine metabolite 1-methylxanthine (1-MX), may help improve memory and support brain health in both young and aged animals. Rats given 1-MX for 12 days performed better on a memory task and showed increases in key brain chemicals linked to learning, neuroprotection, and antioxidant defenses.

Caffeine metabolite 1-methylxanthine (1-MX), may h...

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Engineers uncover a new way to stop electronics from overheating. In a study, a team of engineers revealed a radical new way to move heat, faster than ever before. Using a special kind of crystal called hexagonal boron nitride, they found a way to move heat like a beam of light.

Engineers uncover a new way to stop electronics fr...

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Digital devices may help keep older people cognitively sharp, according to a study in Nature Communications

Digital devices may help keep older people cogniti...

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Astronomers working with NASA's JWST have uncovered a new way for a planet to meet its end: plunging itself into its host star

Astronomers working with NASA's JWST have uncovere...

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Multicolor Fine‐Tunable Upconversion Luminescence from a Single Nanoparticle for Full‐Color Displays with a Wide Color Gamut

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Why Universities Should Make Misconduct Reports Public

Why Universities Should Make Misconduct Reports Pu...

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A new jelly-like material made from PEDOT:DBSA can safely connect electronics to soft body tissues because it's soft, conducts electricity well, and works better with cells than older materials

A new jelly-like material made from PEDOT:DBSA can...

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Scientists created a computer tool that automatically swaps flexible parts of proteins to make enzymes work better—and used it to boost the light-making power of a luciferase enzyme by over 400 times

Scientists created a computer tool that automatica...

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The rete ovarii organ — generally regarded as useless — may actually play a role in fertility and ovarian maintenance

The rete ovarii organ — generally regarded as usel...

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Probiotics may improve mood via gut–brain axis: Young, healthy adults who took probiotic daily for a month had reduced negative feelings (anxiety, stress, fatigue or depression) compared to placebo. It took about 2 weeks for probiotics to work, about the same time as antidepressants.

Probiotics may improve mood via gut–brain axis: Yo...

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Empirical findings about the influence of the residential neighbourhood and car parking characteristics on public acceptability

Empirical findings about the influence of the resi...

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A new study suggests that stress and depression factor into the relationship between insomnia and hazardous drinking. But because the relationship between poor sleep and heavy drinking goes in both directions, the influence of stress or depression depends on which condition came first.

A new study suggests that stress and depression fa...

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People who experienced abuse, neglect, or domestic abuse during childhood have a significantly higher risk of developing certain chronic immune disorders later in life—specifically, rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis. The association was particularly strong among women.

People who experienced abuse, neglect, or domestic...

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We just made this brick, which summarises almost 20 years of research on the flora and vegetation of Middle Asia. Full book pdf available on researchgate

We just made this brick, which summarises almost 2...

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Cildren born to mothers who experienced gestational diabetes (GDM) during pregnancy are more likely to develop attention-deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) and externalising behaviour. Externalising symptoms are behaviours directed outward. Instead of experiencing depression or anxiety

Cildren born to mothers who experienced gestationa...

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New tool STITCHR lets scientists put DNA into specific places in cells without leaving marks. It can insert small or large pieces and even use RNA. This could help treat diseases and advance research.

New tool STITCHR lets scientists put DNA into spec...

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