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Moral conflict heightens distress in pornography users, study suggests. Individuals with stronger moral conflicts about pornography use were more likely to experience greater distress, demonstrating that moral incongruence intensifies the mental health impact of pornography use.

Moral conflict heightens distress in pornography u...

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Scientists identify dopamine-rich brain pathways that fuel cocaine-seeking behavior

Scientists identify dopamine-rich brain pathways t...

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Dramatic drop in marijuana use among US youth over a decade. Current marijuana use among adolescents decreased from 23.1% in 2011 to 15.8% in 2021. First-time use before age 13 dropped from 8.1% to 4.9%. There was a shift in trends by gender, with girls surpassing boys in marijuana use by 2021.

Dramatic drop in marijuana use among US youth over...

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A recent study suggests that individuals who had COVID-19 may experience lingering cognitive difficulties, especially in areas like working memory and planning.

A recent study suggests that individuals who had C...

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Magnetic field applied to both sides of brain shows rapid improvement for depression | Treatment has been shown to be effective at rapidly treating depression in patients for whom standard treatments have been ineffective.

Magnetic field applied to both sides of brain show...

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Just over one in ten (12%) teenagers are sexuality diverse, while 3.3% are gender diverse, finds a new study of 6,388 Australian students. The results underscore an urgent need for inclusive programs to promote a safe and welcoming environment in schools, healthcare settings, and communities.

Just over one in ten (12%) teenagers are sexuality...

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Weight loss using GLP-1 drugs such as semaglutide (Ozempic) can cause huge muscle loss - Rapid weight loss can cause a greater loss of muscle mass than losing weight slowly. Low muscle mass is associated with decreased immunity, increased risk of infections, poor wound healing and shorter survival.

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One in ten Aussie teens are gay, bi, pan, or asexual - A study of 6388 Aussie students has found that just over one in ten (12%) are sexuality diverse, while 3.3% are gender diverse. The results underscore an urgent need for inclusive programs to promote a safe and welcoming environment in schools.

One in ten Aussie teens are gay, bi, pan, or asexu...

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180-Million-Year-Old Cockroach Fossil Found in UK | Paleontologists have described a new genus and species of Jurassic cockroach, Alderblattina simmsi, based on an isolated wing found in Gloucestershire, the United Kingdom.

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The early credit card industry in the US was characterized by regional monopolies. Successful anti-trust rulings in the 1970s and 1980s made the credit card industry more competitive, leading to enormous welfare gains, in particular for low-income earners.

The early credit card industry in the US was chara...

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Amazing 30-Year Experiment on Sea Snails Shows Evolution Unfolding in Slow Motion

Amazing 30-Year Experiment on Sea Snails Shows Evo...

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Generative AI could create 1,000 times more e-waste by 2030. Generative AI technology could create between 1.2 and 5 million tonnes of e-waste between 2020 and 2030, predicts new research in Nature Computational Science.

Generative AI could create 1,000 times more e-wast...

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New study shows that earthquake prediction with %97.97 accuracy for Los Angeles was made possible with machine learning.

New study shows that earthquake prediction with %9...

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Cats can associate sounds and images, a basic precursor of language

Cats can associate sounds and images, a basic prec...

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Using AI to digitally alter smiles during conversations can definitely affect how people perceive each other's social intentions, influencing their actions and even romantic feelings

Using AI to digitally alter smiles during conversa...

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More than 1 in 3 tree species are at risk of going extinct, new analysis shows

More than 1 in 3 tree species are at risk of going...

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Research finds cannabis use in pregnancy affects children's impulse control and aggression. Children exposed to cannabis had more difficulty controlling their impulses, paying attention and planning, and showed more aggressive behavior in a play laboratory environment.

Research finds cannabis use in pregnancy affects c...

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Mid-Devonian Coral Reef Fossils Provide Early Evidence of Photosymbiosis

Mid-Devonian Coral Reef Fossils Provide Early Evid...

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Disentangling the role of gray matter volume and concentration in autism spectrum disorder

Disentangling the role of gray matter volume and c...

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C-reactive protein (CRP) level in depressed patients with suicidal behavior

C-reactive protein (CRP) level in depressed patien...

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Malicious social media bots increased significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic and continue to influence public health communication. The operation of bots – i.e. programs imitating human users – was particularly aggressive during the key corona measures

Malicious social media bots increased significantl...

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The effect of social anxiety on teenagers’ internet addiction: the mediating role of loneliness and coping styles

The effect of social anxiety on teenagers’ interne...

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A new study explored the range of factors that attract certain Americans to populist beliefs. They included people with high religiosity, Christian nationalism, racial resentment, conspiratorial thinking, and a sense of personal victimhood.

A new study explored the range of factors that att...

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Election-denying Republican candidates performed worse in the 2022 midterm elections than similar Republican candidates who did not deny that Joe Biden won the 2020 election.

Election-denying Republican candidates performed w...

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A vigorous workout does more to suppress hunger levels in healthy adults than does moderate exercise, and females may be especially susceptible to this response, according to a small study

A vigorous workout does more to suppress hunger le...

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Large Meta-Analysis Finds Effects of Educational Interventions are Small and Fade Quickly

Large Meta-Analysis Finds Effects of Educational I...

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A study on Reddit content removals found that biases among subreddit moderators in making removal decisions across more than a hundred independent communities help create echo chambers. And this can sometimes lead to the radicalization of individuals

A study on Reddit content removals found that bias...

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Intelligent men exhibit stronger commitment and lower hostility in romantic relationships | There is also evidence that intelligence supports self-regulation—potentially reducing harmful impulses in relationships.

Intelligent men exhibit stronger commitment and lo...

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Thermal imaging may help fruits, veggies stay fresher longer

Thermal imaging may help fruits, veggies stay fres...

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2 US teens solve impossible 2,000-year-old Pythagorean Theorem with trigonometry | Their groundbreaking work includes not just one, but nine new proofs of the Pythagorean theorem using trigonometry.

2 US teens solve impossible 2,000-year-old Pythago...

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Autism does not appear to be a risk factor for conspiracy thinking. A new study finds that autism does not seem to influence belief in conspiracy theories at all.

Autism does not appear to be a risk factor for con...

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Keeping fewer friends protects ageing monkeys from diseases | Using long-term data on rhesus macaques on Cayo Santiago – known as Monkey Island, the study found that older macaques are likely to suffer less from infectious disease, mostly because of their smaller social networks.

Keeping fewer friends protects ageing monkeys from...

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New study suggests ‘manly’ men at higher risk of heart problems: Men who strongly conform to traditionally masculine behaviors are significantly less likely to receive treatment for heart conditions. Societal pressure on men to appear tough and self-reliant may be putting their hearts at risk.

New study suggests ‘manly’ men at higher risk of h...

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Researchers have created an artificial photosynthetic antenna protein complex, known as light-harvesting complex II (LHCII) that closely mirrors its natural counterpart. LHCII is responsible for capturing sunlight and efficiently channeling energy to drive photosynthesis in plants and green algae.

Researchers have created an artificial photosynthe...

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We Finally Know Where to Look For Axions, The Universe's Most Sought-After Particle: New research suggests pulsars could be churning out the elementary particles.

We Finally Know Where to Look For Axions, The Univ...

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Scientists report a bioplastic that could replace strofoam. Over a 36-week-long test, the foam version of a bioplastic cellulose diacetate (CDA) lost about 70 percent of its original mass, while the styrofoam showed zero degradation. The degradation rate is fastest of any plastic reported in ocean.

Scientists report a bioplastic that could replace ...

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After a 20-week resistance training study comparing two groups, one training continuously and the other taking a 10-week break midway, researchers observed similar improvements in both strength and muscle size. However, muscle strength was better maintained than muscle size

After a 20-week resistance training study comparin...

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When women remembered a previous episode of alcohol consumption, especially when asked to estimate the calories involved, their motivation to drink again was notably reduced. Further work is needed to understand whether this also works for men.

When women remembered a previous episode of alcoho...

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“Altruistic” doctors put patients before profits — and achieve better results, study finds: When Medicare patients were treated by such doctors, the patients were less likely to need emergency room visits, and their annual medical payments were nearly 10% lower on average

“Altruistic” doctors put patients before profits —...

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A Cross-Temporal Meta-Analysis of Global NPI Scores finds no support for a purpoted 'Narcissism Epidemic'

A Cross-Temporal Meta-Analysis of Global NPI Score...

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A study on about ~500k people from 50 countries examining Wikipedia browsing habits shows that in countries with more inequality, people tend to browse with a more focused intent. In contrast, in countries with greater equality, browsing is more expansive and covers a wider variety of topics

A study on about ~500k people from 50 countries ex...

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Recent study found that moderately altruistic individuals are rated as more romantically desirable than highly altruistic or non-altruistic individuals in online dating contexts.

Recent study found that moderately altruistic indi...

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Hieroglyph meaning “city” in the Luwian language spoken in Anatolia deciphered

Hieroglyph meaning “city” in the Luwian language s...

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People may be less likely to develop PTSD if they had higher well-being before a traumatic event | Researchers used veteran survey data of nearly 1000 veterans across three categories; job satisfaction/work-life balance, financial well-being and social well-being.

People may be less likely to develop PTSD if they ...

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People who experience discrimination show distinct differences in their gut microbiome, including lower levels of anti-inflammatory bacteria and altered gene activity. Researchers could predict with 91% accuracy which study participants faced discrimination by only analyzing their gut microbiome

People who experience discrimination show distinct...

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Emphasizing the strengths of socio-economically disadvantaged students boosts their self-confidence and academic performance, leading to better grades

Emphasizing the strengths of socio-economically di...

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Expanding abortion access strengthens democracy, while abortion bans signal broader repression − worldwide study

Expanding abortion access strengthens democracy, w...

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Effects of microgravity on human iPSC-derived neural organoids on the International Space Station

Effects of microgravity on human iPSC-derived neur...

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Depressed individuals mind-wander over twice as often, study finds. Mind wandering is the spontaneous shift of attention away from a current task or external environment to internal thoughts or daydreams. It typically occurs when people are engaged in routine or low-demand activities.

Depressed individuals mind-wander over twice as of...

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New research has found evidence linking music to reduced feelings of anxiety, less opioid use, reduced pain, lowered cortisol levels, and a lower heart rate, resulting in faster recovery times, especially after surgery.

New research has found evidence linking music to r...

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