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A large majority of young people who access puberty-blockers and hormones say they are satisfied with their choice a few years later. In a survey of 220 trans teens and their parents, only nine participants expressed regret about their choice.

A large majority of young people who access pubert...

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A new method using live bacteria to shrink cancer tumors in mice has proven safe and effective in a recent study

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Engineers 3D print sturdy glass bricks for building structures: « The interlocking bricks, which can be repurposed many times over, can withstand similar pressures as their concrete counterparts. »

Engineers 3D print sturdy glass bricks for buildin...

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Climate change may have increased the proportion of wildfire smoke-related human deaths by about tenfold between the 1960s and 2010s, suggests a paper.

Climate change may have increased the proportion o...

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Scientists may have discovered who's more susceptible to cannabis-induced psychosis

Scientists may have discovered who's more suscepti...

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The US infant mortality rate has been higher than expected since abortion rights were overruled. The mortality rate increased more among infants with congenital anomalies, suggesting a higher number of frail infants being born is a main contributor to the statistics.

The US infant mortality rate has been higher than ...

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FLI Statement on Nobel Prize Winners - Future of Life Institute

FLI Statement on Nobel Prize Winners - Future of L...

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Expanded treatment options, increased naloxone distribution and targeted education campaigns likely led to a 37% reduction in overdose deaths from opioids – including fentanyl –combined with stimulant drugs other than cocaine, according to new results from the HEALing Communities Study.

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Expanding access to new, highly effective weight-loss medications could prevent more than 40,000 deaths a year in the United States, and States with high obesity and diabetes rates, such as West Virginia, Mississippi, and Oklahoma, stand to benefit the most

Expanding access to new, highly effective weight-l...

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Highly publicized non-violent disruptive climate protests can increase identification with and support for more moderate climate groups.

Highly publicized non-violent disruptive climate p...

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New discovery reveals how diatoms capture CO2 so effectively | Tiny diatoms in the ocean are masters at capturing carbon dioxide (CO2). They fix up to 20 percent of the Earth’s CO2. A research team has discovered a protein shell in these algae that is necessary for efficient CO2 fixation.

New discovery reveals how diatoms capture CO2 so e...

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Electroacupuncture may help reduce heart rate and perceived exertion during exercise, as shown in a preliminary bike test study. This suggests potential benefits for athletes or those with cardiovascular concerns, highlighting acupuncture's role in enhancing exercise tolerance.

Electroacupuncture may help reduce heart rate and ...

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Modifying a protein that controls cell growth can reactivate dormant neural stem cells in fruit flies, offering new hope in the fight against neurological diseases

Modifying a protein that controls cell growth can ...

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The Benefits of Forest Bathing for Mental Health Forest, "Forest bathing, or "Shinrin-yoku," is the practice of immersing oneself in nature. Research shows it can significantly reduce stress, anxiety, and depression while enhancing mood and overall well-being.

The Benefits of Forest Bathing for Mental Health F...

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Electron density movements can be studied using a much simpler X-ray spectroscopy method, revealing how electron delocalization varies among sodium, magnesium, and aluminum ions based on their charge and hydration structure.

Electron density movements can be studied using a ...

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Centuries-old skeletons reveal tobacco impact left on bones | Researchers identified 45 unique molecular features in the bones of smokers, revealing structural impacts on the skeleton.

Centuries-old skeletons reveal tobacco impact left...

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New Study Combines Design Thinking and Systems Thinking for Advanced Market Segmentation in Social Networks

New Study Combines Design Thinking and Systems Thi...

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Can’t Get Enough Carbs, That Craving Might Have Started More Than 800,000 Years Ago | New research traces the genetic underpinnings of the enzyme amylase, which helps humans digest starches and sugars

Can’t Get Enough Carbs, That Craving Might Have St...

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Drying out and dying out: Up to 33% of frog habitats could become arid this century | Frog and toad habitats could become arid-like, putting further pressure on an already threatened class of animals, according to international researchers.

Drying out and dying out: Up to 33% of frog habita...

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Queen Bees Choose To Hibernate in Pesticide-Contaminated Soil | “Some bee behaviors are not well understood, and we wanted to see if these bumblebee queens exhibited avoidance behavior that might reduce their risk of harm from pesticide exposure in the field.”

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Individuals with high anxiety, who are at greater risk for PTSD, may struggle with memory integration. Their brains show weaker integration of time-based episodic memories through the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, which may lead to persistent, overwhelming fear linked to associative cues

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Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover triggered academic exodus, study suggests. The researchers found that academics were less active on Twitter after Musk took over in October 2022, with a notable decrease in the number of tweets, including original posts, replies, retweets, and quote tweets.

Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover triggered academic ex...

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Recent study shows that Glycosylphosphatidylinositol anchoring controls cell wall integrity, immune evasion and surface localization of ChFEM1 for infection of Cochlibolus heterostrophus

Recent study shows that Glycosylphosphatidylinosit...

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Superhero films can encourage prosocial behavior, new study finds | By showing a specific scene from the 2016 film Batman v Superman, the researchers found that viewers who identified with Batman or believed his actions were morally justified were more likely to help others in a subsequent task.

Superhero films can encourage prosocial behavior, ...

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How AI is Revolutionising Optical Lens Design: Exploring Current Applications and Future Challenges

How AI is Revolutionising Optical Lens Design: Exp...

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This Fungus Appears to Be Able to Recognize Shapes, Study Shows

This Fungus Appears to Be Able to Recognize Shapes...

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Political collective narcissism, characterized by an inflated sense of superiority about one’s own political group, fosters blatant dehumanization, leading individuals to view opponents as less than human and to strip away empathy, finds a new study from US and Poland.

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Usually, US political tensions intensify as elections approach but return to pre-election levels once they pass. This did not happen after the 2022 elections. This held true for both sides of the political spectrum. The study highlights persistence of polarization in current American politics.

Usually, US political tensions intensify as electi...

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Genetic and evolutionary divergence of harbour seals (Phoca vitulina) in Iliamna Lake, Alaska

Genetic and evolutionary divergence of harbour sea...

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SARS-CoV-2-specific plasma cells are not durably established in the bone marrow long-lived compartment after mRNA vaccination

SARS-CoV-2-specific plasma cells are not durably e...

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Drone company and AI firm team up to create groundbreaking tool that could help save iconic species: 'A game-changer for how we look at conservation'

Drone company and AI firm team up to create ground...

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A new blood test can diagnose the earliest signs of a heart attack in minutes instead of hours and may be adapted for use by first responders and people at home

A new blood test can diagnose the earliest signs o...

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Researchers found that when older adults (65-85 years) train to maintain or improve certain mental skills, like memory and attention, it can also lead to improvements in other cognitive abilities that weren't specifically targeted

Researchers found that when older adults (65-85 ye...

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CRISPR–Cas9 Screens Reveal Regulators of Ageing in Neural Stem Cells

CRISPR–Cas9 Screens Reveal Regulators of Ageing in...

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Startup is screening embryos for IQ similar to GATTACA

Startup is screening embryos for IQ similar to GAT...

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People with higher levels of neuroticism were at greater risk of dying from a range of causes, finds new study which used data from nearly half a million people. Loneliness stood out as the most strongly associated with an increased risk of early death.

People with higher levels of neuroticism were at g...

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Exposure to most common US pesticides, neonicotinoids, may affect developing brains similarly to nicotine, including shrinking brain tissue, neuron loss, ADHD, slower auditory reflexes, reduced motor skills, behavioral problems and delayed sexual maturation in males, finds review of rodent studies.

Exposure to most common US pesticides, neonicotino...

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The origins of why we love carbs predate agriculture and maybe even our split from Neanderthals. New study finds the gene for starch-digesting saliva may have first duplicated more than 800,000 years ago, seeding the genetic variation that shapes our modern diet.

The origins of why we love carbs predate agricultu...

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New research evaluates the ideal effective training volume for strength and hypertrophy

New research evaluates the ideal effective trainin...

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Struggles with masculinity drive men into incel communities. Incels, or “involuntary celibates,” are men who feel denied relationships and sex due to an unjust social system, sometimes adopting misogynistic beliefs and even committing acts of violence.

Struggles with masculinity drive men into incel co...

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Climate change fueled the fury of hurricanes Helene and Milton

Climate change fueled the fury of hurricanes Helen...

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New photonic computing method uses electromagnetic waves to solve partial differential equations rapidly: Researchers develop a network of interconnected waveguides filled with dielectric inserts, which mimics the behavior of traditional circuit elements.

New photonic computing method uses electromagnetic...

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A study found a strong link between using handheld cellphones and risky driving behaviors among newly licensed teen drivers. Over one-third of their trips involved handheld cellphone use, and speeding occurred in more than 40% of the trips

A study found a strong link between using handheld...

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Researchers used anatomical and statistical means to examine how the internal circuitry of the mushroom bodies changed coincidently with a major increase in their volume in Heliconius butterflies. Butterfly brains reveal the tweaks required for cognitive innovation

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Researchers identified two neuron types that trigger REM sleep, forming circuits that connect to brain regions controlling cerebral cortex activation, rapid eye movement, and muscle tone loss. Artificially activating this circuit strongly induces REM sleep, even in awake mice

Researchers identified two neuron types that trigg...

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Research found that cycling and high intensity interval training (HIIT) produced the most consistent effects in improvement of memory, attention, executive function, information processing and other cognitive functions.

Research found that cycling and high intensity int...

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A new replication study revisits the claim that women governors during COVID-19 achieved better outcomes, including fewer deaths. The study shows that earlier findings are highly sensitive to specific assumptions, and once adjusted, gender has no significant impact on COVID-19 deaths.

A new replication study revisits the claim that wo...

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Study: Regular Strawberry Consumption May Improve Heart Health and Manage Cholesterol

Study: Regular Strawberry Consumption May Improve ...

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A new study found that nearly 70% of sexual minority adults in Israel and 50% of people in the United States—regardless of sexual identity—have experienced the emotional burden of wanting children but being unable to have them (involuntary childlessness)

A new study found that nearly 70% of sexual minori...

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Use of GPS might reduce environmental knowledge and sense of direction

Use of GPS might reduce environmental knowledge an...

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