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Anti-science movements are associated with harassment of—and violence against—scientists. A new study found that science cynicism (the perception that scientists are incompetent and corrupt) and Dark personality traits (psychopathy and narcissism), predict the willingness to harm scientists.

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New research finds wildfires emit 27% more methane than models predict due to missed small fires. This poses severe risks for climate feedbacks.

New research finds wildfires emit 27% more methane...

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Photonic processor could enable ultrafast AI computations with extreme energy efficiency: « This new device uses light to perform the key operations of a deep neural network on a chip, opening the door to high-speed processors that can learn in real-time. »

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New superconductor with unconventional superconductivity discovered | Student project uncovers superconductivity in polycrystalline iron nickel zirconide

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Semaglutide and liraglutide, developed to treat obesity, were associated with reduced risks of hospitalization due to alcohol use disorder in people with obesity or diabetes. Strikingly, the reduction in risk was greater than that observed with approved medications for alcohol use disorder.

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Greenland ice sheet could completely melt at global warming of +3.4 C and cause 7 m (23 ft) of sea level rise.

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“Personalient” individuals—those with higher levels of General Factor of Personality (GFP)—are happier, even after controlling for intelligence, income, education, and prior levels of happiness. GFP reflects social effectiveness and emotional intelligence, traits that promote smoother relationships.

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Scientists successfully used lab-grown viruses to make cancer cells resemble pig tissue, provoking an organ-rejection response, tricking the immune system into attacking the cancerous cells. This ruse can halt a tumour’s growth or even eliminate it altogether, data from monkeys and humans suggest.

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Scientists have disguised tumours to ‘look’ similar to pig organs ― tricking the immune system into attacking the cancerous cells. This ruse can halt a tumour’s growth or even eliminate it altogether, data from monkeys and humans suggest.

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Technology for oxidizing atmospheric methane won’t help the climate | Utah atmospheric scientists show proposed "geoengineering" effort to remove potent greenhouse gas could worse air quality while providing minimal benefits

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Study finds populations rarely converge to a single trait unless the unrealistic assumption of perfect behavioral copying is imposed. Instead, even small variations in how individuals interpret or adopt traits result in persistent diversity.

Study finds populations rarely converge to a singl...

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A new study shows that climate change boosts the Asian longhorned tick’s spread. Europe and the USA face growing risks from this disease-carrying vector by 2100.

A new study shows that climate change boosts the A...

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Astronomers discover rule-breaking neutron star with an incredibly slow six-hour spin

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Global HIV study finds that cardiovascular risk models underestimate for key populations | In REPRIEVE trial, current risk models underestimate cardiovascular events in both women and black men in high-income countries.

Global HIV study finds that cardiovascular risk mo...

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Astronomers Discover Slow-Spinning Radio Source That 'Shouldn't Exist'

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A ‘ticking DNA clock’ in brain cells drives the progression of Huntington disease

A ‘ticking DNA clock’ in brain cells drives the pr...

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Fitspiration images harm body image, while body positive content benefits both women and men, with men experiencing more pronounced benefits. Men showed greater improvements in both appearance satisfaction and body appreciation when exposed to body-positive quotes compared to fitspiration images.

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A recent study suggests that snow leopards dispersed out of the Tibetan Plateau multiple times during the Quaternary, gradually strengthening their adaptation to the cold, steep slope, and high-altitude environment.

A recent study suggests that snow leopards dispers...

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Panorama of Andromeda galaxy unveils hundreds of millions of stars | Hubble Space Telescope maps more than 200 million stars in the Andromeda galaxy, while the total population is estimated to be 1 trillion, with many less massive stars falling below Hubble's sensitivity limit.

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Parents tend to favor daughters slightly more than sons, although only parents tend to recognize the bias — children did not. Personality also plays a big role. Children who are agreeable and responsible, regardless of birth order or gender, generally receive more favorable treatment as well

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Panorama of our Andromeda galaxy unveils hundreds of millions of stars | Hubble Space Telescope maps more than 200 million stars in the Andromeda galaxy, while the total population is estimated to be 1 trillion, with many less massive stars falling below Hubble's sensitivity limit.

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Arginase-II gene deficiency reduces skeletal muscle aging in mice

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Tik Tok and brain rot: Study found that people with higher levels of short video addiction displayed increased brain activity in regions linked to emotional regulation and reward processing. Moreover, these users showed structural differences in areas such as the orbitofrontal cortex and cerebellum.

Tik Tok and brain rot: Study found that people wit...

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DNA-methylation age and accelerated epigenetic aging in blood as a tumor marker for predicting breast cancer susceptibility

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Early human ancestors didn’t regularly eat meat | A meat-rich diet may have not emerged before the evolution of other groups like Homo

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Self-guided VR therapy shows promise for managing social anxiety

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A new study found that men in romantic relationships preferred experiential purchases, such as traveling, movies, and dining out, as opportunities for joint consumption and promoting relational satisfaction. In contrast, women preferred material purchases to enhance a practical image of warmth.

A new study found that men in romantic relationshi...

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A 13-year study of tiny penguins in Australia has dispelled the long-held myth that these seabirds mate for life, with the 'divorce rate' nearly 10 times that of the current statistics for US adults | And, not surprisingly, it all comes down to kids.

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21st-century chainmail uses molecular instead of metallic links | The "highest density of mechanical bonds ever achieved," researchers created a flexible material that works like chainmail. The breakthrough has already demonstrated its ability to improve body armor.

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We perceive the weight of our body parts and weight of objects differently. The size-weight illusion, which occurs in perception of objects, does not apply to body parts. The study helps with understanding how people with anorexia and eating disorders experience the size and weight of their bodies.

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Calorie labels encourage people to eat less by only a single crisp, study says | Review of labelling’s effectiveness finds average reduction is equivalent of 11 calories in a typical 600-calorie meal

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People in romantic relationships may buy self-enhancing goods when feeling guilt to reassure themselves about being a good partner. Men preferred experiential purchases to project an image of emotional warmth, and women preferred material purchases to enhance a practical image of warmth.

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Adolescents who are ghosted online may face higher risks of self-harm

Adolescents who are ghosted online may face higher...

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Scientists have found that fluorescent laser imaging can return 1200-year-old tattoos—in this case, etched into the mummified skin of ancient Peruvian people—to their original, highly intricate glory.

Scientists have found that fluorescent laser imagi...

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Research found people who speak with accents in Britain perceived as ‘working-class’ including those from Liverpool, Newcastle, Bradford and London risk being stereotyped as more likely to have committed a crime, and becoming victims of injustice

Research found people who speak with accents in Br...

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Scientists studying the impact of accents on prejudices find that people associate accents they consider more working-class with more criminal behavior

Scientists studying the impact of accents on preju...

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A study of British motherhood influencers found children featured in 75% of posts, with 46% being sponsored. Personal data was revealed in 37% of posts, & strategic rather than accidental, raising concerns about children’s privacy.

A study of British motherhood influencers found ch...

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Iron age men left home to join wives’ families, DNA study suggests - Study highlights role of women in Celtic Britain and challenges assumptions most societies were patrilocal.

Iron age men left home to join wives’ families, DN...

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Strict vegetarian diets during pregnancy are associated with an increased risk of small-for-gestational-age infants and lower birth weights.

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Research finds despite regulations and border checks, imported cut flowers and pot plants present a growing risk because the sheer volume of trade makes it difficult to monitor and control. Insects, fungi, reptiles, spiders and various agricultural pests are being transported live across the world.

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Calorie labels on menus and food packets encourage people to choose healthier options but only to the tune of 11 calories – the same as a single Pringle crisp. That is the finding of a study into how effective menu listings are at prompting consumers to select less calorific food.

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SpaceX loses spacecraft after catching rocket booster at the launch pad in latest Starship test

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A nanoparticle-based wireless deep brain stimulation system that reverses Parkinson’s disease

A nanoparticle-based wireless deep brain stimulati...

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Certain types of cancer are on the rise among younger adults and women. This increasing trend in women is driven by breast cancer and thyroid cancer. Those younger than 65 are seeing a rise in cancer incidence. Overall, cancer mortality has decreased, with a shift in frequency from men to women.

Certain types of cancer are on the rise among youn...

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Transgender athletes’ rights was opposed by those who viewed female athletes as undeserving, study finds. Opposition to transgender athletes’ rights are associated with beliefs about women’s physical appearance, negative attitudes toward female athletes, and homophobic views.

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Homo erectus was able to adapt to and survive in desert-like environments at least 1.2 million years ago. Behavioural adaptations included returning repeatedly over thousands of years to specific rivers and ponds for fresh water, and the development of specialised tools

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Regular aerobic exercise could significantly reduce disease markers associated with Alzheimer’s, not only by protecting healthy brain cells but also restoring balance in the aging brain

Regular aerobic exercise could significantly reduc...

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A new University of Michigan study found broadband connection was a key factor in reducing mortality & incidence during the early months of the pandemic. The average county with high internet access had 48%-53% fewer new COVID-19 deaths and 19%-34% fewer new COVID deaths per 100,000 residents

A new University of Michigan study found broadband...

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Sibling rivalry: parents favour older children and daughters. Authors of the study say the findings have important implications, adding that previous work has suggested differential treatment of siblings can have negative consequences for children’s development

Sibling rivalry: parents favour older children and...

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Young nearsighted kids who wear bifocal contact lenses that slow uncoordinated eye growth do not lose the benefits of the treatment once they stop wearing the lenses, new research shows. After the treatment, myopia progresses at an age-expected rate.

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