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New research shows that more than 4,000 people could be dying per year because of high turnover rates of nurses and doctors in hospitals in the UK.

New research shows that more than 4,000 people cou...

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The risks of alcohol and other drug consumption to the user are well known, but many Americans--nearly 160 million--say they’ve been harmed by someone else’s substance use, according to a new study

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Two million ex-smokers currently vape in England: About one in five people who have stopped smoking for more than a year in England currently vape, equivalent to 2.2 million people, study finds

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Researchers reviewed the trends in the global commercialization of genetically modified crops in 2023

Researchers reviewed the trends in the global comm...

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Scientists have identified human antibodies that could prevent the malaria parasite from causing life-threatening infections

Scientists have identified human antibodies that c...

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Scientists identify brain circuit used to consciously slow breathing and confirm this reduces anxiety and negative emotions. When the researchers artificially activated this cortex-pons-medulla circuit in mice, the animals’ breath slowed, and they showed fewer signs of anxiety.

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New Association Launches to Expand Patient Access to Psychedelic Medicines

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Mysterious King Arthur Monument Found to Be Over 5,000 Years Old | The new estimate suggests King Arthur's Hall, in Cornwall in England, is in fact 5,500 years old. That makes the rectangular bank of earth and stone five times older than an earlier assessment, which dated it back to around 1000 AD.

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The creation of specialised courts in Spain for intimate partner violence (IPV) resulted in a substantial increase of IPV reporting, in particular moderate IPV offenses.

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New research shows how conspiracy theories during crises can fuel prejudice and division.

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Your friends shape your microbiome — and so do their friends. The more people interact, the more similar the make-up of their gut microbiome is. People living in the same house share up to 13.9% but even people who don’t share a roof but habitually spend free time together share 10%.

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Smarter Blood Tests From MSU Researchers Deliver Faster Diagnoses, Improved Outcomes

Smarter Blood Tests From MSU Researchers Deliver F...

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The total number of adults living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes in the world has surpassed 800 million, according to new research

The total number of adults living with type 1 or t...

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Actions taken by scientists to prevent climate change: Engage with politicians, Engage in advocacy, Write letters to politicians, Engage in civil disobedience, Engage in protest.

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Harbor Beach's Derek Pfaff finds hope with successful face transplant

Harbor Beach's Derek Pfaff finds hope with success...

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Researchers have devised a "disguise" to improve the dry, gritty mouthfeel of fiber-rich foods, making them more palatable by encapsulating pea cell-wall fibers in a gel that forms a soft coating around the fiber particles

Researchers have devised a "disguise" to improve t...

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Children living in war-torn countries not only suffer from poor mental health outcomes, but war may cause adverse biological changes at the DNA level, which could have lifelong health impacts, according to a ground-breaking study from the University of Surrey

Children living in war-torn countries not only suf...

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Einstein’s theories tested on the largest scale ever – he was right

Einstein’s theories tested on the largest scale ev...

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The "Mississippi Miracle": After investing in early childhood literacy, the Mississippi shot up the rankings in NAEP scores, from 49th to 29th. Average increase in NAEP scores was 8.5 points for both reading and math. The investment cost just $15 million.

The "Mississippi Miracle": After investing in earl...

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Surprising new study shows single-cell organisms exhibit this simple form of learning

Surprising new study shows single-cell organisms e...

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Running intensity negatively correlated with urban density, connectivity and traffic accidents, and positively correlated with traffic noise and air pollution. These results provide profound insights and boost our capacity to design more attractive and sustainable streets for physical activity.

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Climate change has amped up hurricane wind speeds by 30 kph on average | Warming oceans have shifted the intensity of many Atlantic hurricanes up an entire category

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Thermochemical Materials Show Promising Path for Improving Indoor Heating | Energy stored in thermochemical materials can effectively heat indoor spaces, particularly in humid regions.

Thermochemical Materials Show Promising Path for I...

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New 3D Bioprinter Could Build Replicas of Human Organs, Offering a Boost for Drug Discovery | The invention uses light, sound and bubbles to quickly create copies of soft tissue that might one day support testing individualized therapies for cancer and other diseases

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Banning free plastic bags for groceries resulted in customer purchasing more plastic bags, study finds. Significantly, the behaviors spurred by the plastic bag rules continued after the rules were no longer in place. And some impacts were not beneficial to the environment.

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People from Glasgow, Belfast, Dublin and the north-east of England are better at detecting someone imitating their accent than people from London and Essex, new research has found

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An antidepressant could help treat kids and teens with ADHD - a new study found viloxazine worked better than placebo, was well tolerated, and could be a useful non-stimulant treatment for ADHD, with the best dose being 200-400mg.

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Online gaming can help people develop valuable workplace skills, finds a new study. These skills include problem-solving, teamwork, leadership, and self-confidence. Gaming, when done in moderation, can be a way for people to grow both personally and professionally.

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Kids born at 32-26 weeks may struggle more at primary school. Research found that at age 9, the preterm children had slightly lower IQ scores and poorer academic performance. They also had more behavioural difficulties.

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New research shows that astronauts process some tasks slower in space, but no signs of permanent cognitive decline

New research shows that astronauts process some ta...

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AI analysis of urine can predict flare up of lung disease a week in advance: Using AI, researchers were able to predict flare ups of COPD, by using a simple daily dipstick test on their urine and sending their results to researchers using their mobile phones.

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Physical fitness can lower risk of dementia - Regular exercise can delay dementia onset by 18 months and can even help people who are genetically more predisposed to dementia to reduce their risk by up to 35%.

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Metabolites from intact phage-infected Synechococcus chemotactically attract heterotrophic marine bacteria

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Low-dose ketamine shows promise for pain relief in emergency department patients

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A flavanol-rich cocoa drink can protect the body’s vasculature against stress even after eating high-fat food, finds new study. Drinking or eating a food high in flavanols may be used as a strategy to mitigate some of the impact of poorer food choices on the vascular system.

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Individual cells appear to be capable of a complex type of learning called habituation that's typically associated with whole nervous systems, according to new research.

Individual cells appear to be capable of a complex...

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Student-made rocket smashes 20-year-old world record, soaring 470,400 feet above Earth

Student-made rocket smashes 20-year-old world reco...

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Parts of the human brain grow dramatically during birth, according to a first-of-its-kind study. Researchers looked at more than 180 brain images from 140 foetuses and babies aged between 25 and 55 weeks after conception, and studied changes in different regions of the brain.

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Researchers at UCSC, UCSF, and UC Berkeley combine gene therapy with optogenetics to put the brakes on epilepsy seizures.

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Game-Changing Innovation in Colon Cancer Screening MYNZ strategic Partnership with TMO

Game-Changing Innovation in Colon Cancer Screening...

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Long-term use of antihypertensive, cholesterol-lowering, diuretic, and blood-thinning drugs is linked to a 4% to 25% reduced risk of dementia. Combining these drugs offers stronger protective effects than using them individually

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Rat race: rodents can be taught to drive — and love it

Rat race: rodents can be taught to drive — and lov...

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422-million-year-old ancient animal cell helps scientists create a mouse | Creating functional mouse stem cells capable of developing into a living mouse using genetic material from choanoflagellates, single-celled organisms that predate animals.

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Venezuelans who hold positive views of the future and have more regular access to electricity indicate less desire to emigrate, while individual and communal resources like social capital and individual resources like access to US dollars have no measurable impact.

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Study with 3,513 mother-child pairs, found a x 1.54 times increase in the odds of asthma development in children with butylparaben exposure during early adolescence (used in lotions, shampoos). And x 2.09 times in boys exposed to in 4-nonylphenol in pregnancy (found in cleaning products, plastics)

Study with 3,513 mother-child pairs, found a x 1.5...

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New study finds that content moderators are influenced by online misinformation

New study finds that content moderators are influe...

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A new theory, that explains how light and matter interact at the quantum level has enabled researchers to define for the first time the precise shape of a single photon.

A new theory, that explains how light and matter i...

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New research uncovers the moral foundations underlying support for Christian nationalism | The findings show that loyalty and sanctity are key motivators for supporters, while fairness drives opposition. Contrary to popular belief, authority and care were found to have minimal influence.

New research uncovers the moral foundations underl...

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Massive heatwave behind NZ’s hottest summer could become ‘almost annual’ by 2040s. Between 2017 and 2021, the Southern Alps lost 20% of their ice volume – the most significant decline in a five-year period since records began – with seasonal snow melting earlier and faster.

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3 in 4 Facebook 'shares' are by people who haven't read the story, especially extreme stuff or content that confirms pre-existing political stance. Most (76–82%) of unread shared articles are from conservative news sources, with liberals responsible for 14.25% of shared content they hadn't read.

3 in 4 Facebook 'shares' are by people who haven't...

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