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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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Artificial intelligence, wearable tech can improve safety in stroke rehab | Enhancing safety monitoring in post-stroke rehabilitation through wearable technologies

Artificial intelligence, wearable tech can improve...

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Researchers developed a smart device android-based decision support system for controlling non-point source nitrogen and phosphorus pollution in an agricultural catchment

Researchers developed a smart device android-based...

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Humans are wired to quickly spot subtle differences in strength and beauty | These findings suggest that our minds are finely tuned to pick up on traits that may have influenced social and reproductive outcomes throughout human history.

Humans are wired to quickly spot subtle difference...

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Keto diet's high cholesterol may not be a factor in heart disease, suggests study which followed 100 healthy people on the keto diet for 1 year. They had elevated levels of LDL cholesterol and ApoB but no increased heart disease risk. Only those with plaques in arteries had more plaque build-up.

Keto diet's high cholesterol may not be a factor i...

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Fungus Amaropostia Stiptica Contains The Most Bitter Substance Known to Humankind, Scientists Find

Fungus Amaropostia Stiptica Contains The Most Bitt...

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The MICrONS Project- The most detailed map of a brain was done on mice and mapped 84,000 neurons

The MICrONS Project- The most detailed map of a br...

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Global Pulse Time System: Global Pulse Time System (GPTS) A Unified Timekeeping System for Earth

Global Pulse Time System: Global Pulse Time System...

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The MICrONS Project- most detailed map of a brain, 84,000 neurons

The MICrONS Project- most detailed map of a brain,...

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Acute subjective effects of psychedelics in naturalistic group settings prospectively predict longitudinal improvements in trauma symptoms, trait shame, and connectedness among adults with childhood maltreatment histories

Acute subjective effects of psychedelics in natura...

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The sound of clapping, explained by physics: « Experiments show that a phenomenon called Helmholtz resonance explains the sound. »

The sound of clapping, explained by physics: « Exp...

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Couples who are overly focused on money tend to communicate less effectively about finances and are less satisfied in their marriages. However, couples who share similar money-related beliefs—known as “money scripts”—tend to have better financial communication and relationships overall.

Couples who are overly focused on money tend to co...

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A study shows that people with anxiety and depression can perform tasks well but struggle to update their self-perception accurately. However, they can adjust their self-view correctly when explicitly informed of their good performance, rather than relying on their own confidence

A study shows that people with anxiety and depress...

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New research suggests that body fat is gained in sudden surges after disruptions like holidays, injury, or life changes, prompting a call to rethink how we prevent obesity.

New research suggests that body fat is gained in s...

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Global CO2 emissions in 2024 increased 0.9% on the previous year, totalling 36.3 Gt CO2. These ongoing emissions further deplete remaining carbon budgets, with some estimates suggesting the 1.5 °C budget will be surpassed within the next 5 years — and may have been already.

Global CO2 emissions in 2024 increased 0.9% on the...

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Scientists create an enzyme that feeds on plastic

Scientists create an enzyme that feeds on plastic

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Children show fear toward peers who defy gender stereotypes - Study analyzing facial expressions of over 600 children aged 4–9 found that children showed significantly more fear when observing boys who displayed behaviors seen as feminine, such as liking dolls or wearing pink.

Children show fear toward peers who defy gender st...

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US scientists create most comprehensive circuit diagram of mammalian brain

US scientists create most comprehensive circuit di...

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A fear of falling increases the risk of it happening by up to 60% | Identifying and addressing this risk factor in older adults can help them stay mobile and independent for longer.

A fear of falling increases the risk of it happeni...

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Ultra-processed foods linked to changes in brain regions that control eating behavior, study finds

Ultra-processed foods linked to changes in brain r...

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Ultra-processed foods linked to changes in brain regions that control eating behavior, study finds. Researchers found that these changes in the brain were linked to both higher body fat and markers of inflammation.

Ultra-processed foods linked to changes in brain r...

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Research found the proportion of adolescents living with overweight and obesity in England has increased by 50% between 2008 and 2023. There is a significantly higher risk of early onset of cardiometabolic, comorbidities among adolescents living with overweight or obesity

Research found the proportion of adolescents livin...

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Researchers have developed a simple and “cost-effective” blood test capable of detecting Parkinson’s disease long before symptoms emerge, according to a study. The test uses the same PCR technology used during the pandemic to confirm Covid cases.

Researchers have developed a simple and “cost-effe...

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Heatwaves are heating lakes from top to bottom. Subsurface lake heatwaves are rising in frequency, duration, and depth – with fewer cool refuges for aquatic life.

Heatwaves are heating lakes from top to bottom. Su...

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Cryptic infection of a giant virus in a unicellular green alga

Cryptic infection of a giant virus in a unicellula...

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Trauma leaves lasting biological "imprint" even if mentally healthy | Bodies can still carry a biological “imprint” of the event years into the future – the body doesn't forget.

Trauma leaves lasting biological "imprint" even if...

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Support for Trump’s MAGA agenda is strongly influenced by right-wing authoritarianism. White women displayed levels of support for the MAGA agenda and authoritarian beliefs that closely resembled those of white men, while women of color were consistently the least supportive and least authoritarian.

Support for Trump’s MAGA agenda is strongly influe...

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U.S. textbooks portray Asians in a limited and negative light, new study shows

U.S. textbooks portray Asians in a limited and neg...

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A crow's reasoning skills include geometry | Crows recognize geometric regularity

A crow's reasoning skills include geometry | Crows...

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Study on middle-aged rodents suggests low vitamin K may harm cognitive health with age, increasing inflammation and hindering neural cell growth in the hippocampus, crucial for learning and memory

Study on middle-aged rodents suggests low vitamin ...

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Wall lizards come in many colours—and they also show iridescence (where colour changes with viewing angle). Researchers found that a lizard’s own base colour affects how its iridescence is perceived. Additionally, colour shifts likely stand out more to birds than to lizards themselves.

Wall lizards come in many colours—and they also sh...

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Pharmaceutical contaminants are an emerging global concern, with over 900 substances now detected in waterways worldwide. A new study shows that environmental levels of clobazam — a drug for anxiety and sleep disorders — influences river-to-sea migration success in wild juvenile Atlantic salmon.

Pharmaceutical contaminants are an emerging global...

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Real-time American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation system. Using advanced deep learning and key hand point tracking, it translates ASL gestures into text, enabling users to interactively spell names, locations and more with remarkable accuracy.

Real-time American Sign Language (ASL) interpretat...

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Women unconsciously tune into infant distress, regardless of parental status, study finds. Women—whether they are mothers or not—are more likely to have their attention captured by distressed infant faces, even when those faces are presented so briefly that they are not consciously perceived.

Women unconsciously tune into infant distress, reg...

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Inflammation in the brain may trigger depression. Review of 31 randomized trials found anti-inflammatories, including diet changes and omega 3 fatty acids, were more effective than placebo in reducing depressive scores for older adults with depression, with similar improvements to antidepressants.

Inflammation in the brain may trigger depression. ...

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New research challenges long-standing views on the impact of the Black Death and how the population of Nottingham changed between the 14th and 16th centuries. The Black Death of 1349 caused devastating losses, with mortality likely to have been approximately 60% of people

New research challenges long-standing views on the...

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A new study found that early adolescents with increasing depression levels also showed faster growth in problematic internet use

A new study found that early adolescents with incr...

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Macrophages protect against sensory axon loss in peripheral neuropathy | Nature

Macrophages protect against sensory axon loss in p...

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Unsafe driving during school drop offs at ‘unacceptable’ levels - Double parking, not obeying traffic controls and other unsafe behavior witnessed at 98% of schools studied. Risky driving by parents and other motorists who do the school run is putting children in danger.

Unsafe driving during school drop offs at ‘unaccep...

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In a study of 700+ Dutch university business students, no significant difference in exam performance was found between attending lectures in-person, streamed, or recorded; missing lectures was associated with lower scores.

In a study of 700+ Dutch university business stude...

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Agnostics are more indecisive, neurotic, and prone to maximizing choices, distinguishing them from atheists and Christians. Atheists and agnostics, who together constitute a significant proportion of nonbelievers in both the U.S. and Europe, have often been treated as a homogeneous group.

Agnostics are more indecisive, neurotic, and prone...

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Children from the US and China believe majority rules voting is a fair way to make group decisions, but not decisions on behalf of an individual. US kids also reject majority rules voting for truth and moral claims, but not preference.

Children from the US and China believe majority ru...

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Trypophobia triggers stronger disgust than fear, new study shows. The findings suggest that trypophobia, a phenomenon often described as a fear of holes, may be more accurately understood as a disgust-based response aimed at avoiding disease.

Trypophobia triggers stronger disgust than fear, n...

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People who reported neglectful, abusive, or controlling parenting styles in their upbringing were more likely to experience impairments in work, relationships, and emotional well-being. This is linked to lower levels of conscientiousness (being organized, responsible, and self-disciplined).

People who reported neglectful, abusive, or contro...

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As many as 1 million additional children will become infected with HIV and nearly 500,000 will die from AIDS by the end of the decade if the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) is suspended or only receives limited, short-term funding

As many as 1 million additional children will beco...

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Accumulating wealth doesn’t make people more likely to vote Conservative

Accumulating wealth doesn’t make people more likel...

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Turns out eye scans at 45 can reveal your risk for Alzheimer’s decades early. People with thinner nerve layers or unhealthy eye vessels had higher dementia risk. It’s low-cost, non-invasive, and might change early detection big time.

Turns out eye scans at 45 can reveal your risk for...

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While individuals with autism express emotions like everyone else, their facial expressions may be too subtle for the human eye to detect. The challenge isn’t a lack of expression – it’s that their intensity falls outside what neurotypical individuals are accustomed to perceiving.

While individuals with autism express emotions lik...

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