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New research suggests that increases in vegetarianism over the past 15 years are primarily limited to women, with little change observed among men. Women were more likely to cite ethical concerns, such as animal rights, while men prioritize environmental concerns as their main motivation.

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19th Century Kenyan lions ate humans, DNA stuck between their teeth shows. The lions, dubbed the 'Tsavo Man-Eaters', are thought to have killed dozens of people, including those working along the Kenya-Uganda Railway in the late 19th Century

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Researchers have identified the TrkC-PTPσ protein complex as crucial in brain cell communication, influencing anxiety-related behaviors. Disrupting it mice led to abnormal synapse organization and anxiety, offering potential new therapeutic targets for anxiety, autism, and schizophrenia

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Breakdancer gets ‘headspin hole’ after 20 years of extreme moves, doctors warn | Headspin power move is showy but can lead to hair loss, inflammation, and bulging scalp.

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Noise pollution from Arctic expedition cruise vessels: understanding causes, consequences and governance options

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Western client perspectives on psychotherapy inspired by Indigenous healing

Western client perspectives on psychotherapy inspi...

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Longer crosswalks are more dangerous for pedestrians - Multiscale Analysis of Pedestrian Crossing Distance

Longer crosswalks are more dangerous for pedestria...

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It Could Take Over 40 Years for PFAS to Leave Groundwater

It Could Take Over 40 Years for PFAS to Leave Grou...

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Study: LGBTQ+ people may be more likely to have negative brain health outcomes, including a higher risk of dementia and late-life depression, than people who are cisgender and straight. Possible reasons could include discrimination, stress, access to health care and policy and legal factors.

Study: LGBTQ+ people may be more likely to have ne...

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A new method has improved our ability to generate hydrogen without harmful byproducts such as carbon dioxide. This may allow us to harness hydrogen as a more abundant, green energy source so we can all breathe a little easier.

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COVID-19 infection appeared to increase risk of heart attack & stroke up to 3 years later. The risk was also higher among people with A, B or AB blood types, compared to type O, finds new study.

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Our wellbeing in adulthood could be shaped by our friendships as teens | Study found that the promotion of future well-being, general social acceptance was most important for teenagers aged 13-14, while 17-18-year-olds needed a close circle of friends.

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Spider-Man-inspired sticky silk fibers lift 80 times their weight | The first web-slinging technology in which a fluid material shot from a needle solidifies – and is strong enough to adhere to and pick up objects.

Spider-Man-inspired sticky silk fibers lift 80 tim...

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Cocktail of viruses holds promise as an alternative treatment for Klebsiella pneumoniae infections

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Understanding why some children develop PTSD and anxiety after trauma. A child's personal perceptions of how severe the event was had a stronger impact on their mental health than objective, measurable facts about the severity of the event.

Understanding why some children develop PTSD and a...

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To make children better fact-checkers, expose them to more misinformation — with oversight. Instead of attempting to completely sanitize children's online environment, adults should focus on equipping children with tools to critically assess the information they encounter.

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Evening types (“night owls”) take longer to fall asleep, especially those with a history of depression, potentially increasing their risk for future depressive episodes. This sheds light on the relationship between being an evening person and experiencing longer delays in falling asleep.

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Research found the risk of heart attack, stroke and death was more than two times higher among unvaccinated adults who had COVID-19, and nearly four times greater among adults hospitalized with COVID-19, compared with the group with no history of COVID-19 infection.

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Children with autism have different brains than children without autism, down to the structure and density of their neurons, according to a study by the University of Rochester Medical Center.

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Different types of teenage friendships critical to wellbeing as we age, study finds: Peer acceptance in young teenagers, and close friendships in older teenagers, predict low social anxiety and high life satisfaction in young adults

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Estimates of actual and potential lives saved in the United States from the use of COVID-19 convalescent plasma. Depending on the assumptions modeled in stratified analyses, its estimated that CCP saved between 16,476 and 66,296 lives.

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Giant Magnetic Halo Discovered Wrapped Around The Milky Way | "This work provides the first detailed measurements of the magnetic fields in the Milky Way's X-ray emitting halo and uncovers new connections between star-forming activities and galactic outflows."

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Modelling shows that widespread rooftop solar panel installation in cities could raise daytime temperatures by up to 1.5 °C and potentially lower nighttime temperatures by up to 0.6 °C

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Rapid alcohol exposure in early pregnancy (more than 6 drinks per hour) shows significant molecular changes in the placenta of mice, including alterations in gene expression and DNA methylation, an epigenetic marker that influences gene expression by acting like a switch

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To conserve materials and unleash architectural creativity, scientists proposed a nature-inspired pattern of strengthening ribs that would support the domes and vaults of buildings better than the existing arrangements, whether those borrowed from antiquity or optimized by modern algorithms

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Researchers design a barnacle-inspired synthetic polymer and find that the material can loosen bacteria from their moorings, including human tissue and industrial pipes. This discovery could present a new way to design antibiotics, researchers say.

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COVID-19 vaccination rates have varied significantly based on partisanship and socioeconomic factors, with Democrats getting vaccinated faster and at higher percentages than Republicans and Independents, according to a University of Michigan study published at NPJ Vaccines.

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Gender-diverse college students and students with autism are more likely than their cis peers without autism to experience suicidal thoughts and behaviours, and students who are both gender-diverse and autistic may be the most likely to attempt suicide.

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A new computer simulation mimics how our brains develop and grow neurons, paving the way for future treatments of diseases like neurodegenerative disorders

A new computer simulation mimics how our brains de...

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Using normal-mode analysis, researchers showed that protein tubulin has vibration modes with frequencies in the subterahertz range (40-160 GHz), which is in the range for 5G and 6G telecommunication technologies. Water layers and damping affect these modes, impacting electromagnetic absorption.

Using normal-mode analysis, researchers showed tha...

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Understanding how smiling influences relationship building during real-life conversations | Researchers measured the intensity and frequency of smiling in face-to-face conversations and how it influences mutual response

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Caffeine may have a protective role against Alzheimer’s disease. People who consumed less caffeine had 2.49 times higher odds of having amnestic mild cognitive impairment and worse levels of specific cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers associated with Alzheimer’s.

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Elephants Remember the Scents of Human Caregivers After Many Years | The saying goes that an elephant never forgets, and there is evidence that they remember waterholes they have visited and other elephants they have met after a long time.

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New research shows the risk of asthma in the child can be reduced by nearly half if the mother engages in active physical exercise at least three times a week during pregnancy, compared to a child of a mother who is less active. Lifestyle and environmental associations were taken into account.

New research shows the risk of asthma in the child...

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In this cohort study of 17,234 adults with ADHD, use of SSRIs combined with methylphenidate is not associated with increased risk of adverse events in adults with ADHD and comorbid depression.

In this cohort study of 17,234 adults with ADHD, u...

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Mindfulness meditation may be just as good as starting the antidepressant Escitalopram when it comes to treating anxiety. Researchers say the findings are consistent with previous work demonstrating the efficacy of mindfulness for panic and social anxiety disorders

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Study uncovers narrowing gender divide in pornography use and attitudes among teens | The results in the study indicate that the once prominent gender gap in reactions to pornography has narrowed considerably, with boys and girls now reporting similar emotional and behavioral responses.

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New study analyzing 1.2 billion observations shows women tend to rate higher than men in online reviews. This "Gender Rating Gap" is due to dissatisfied women being less likely to submit an online review. Arguably because of the fear of being negatively evaluated and potential backlash.

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Presence of aerosolized plastics in newborn tissue following exposure in the womb: same type of micro- and nanoplastic that mothers inhaled during pregnancy were found in the offspring’s lung, liver, kidney, heart and brain tissue, finds new study in rats. No plastics were found in a control group.

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Lentiviral Gene Therapy for Cerebral Adrenoleukodystrophy found useful

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$Vitamin D and Fracture Prevention: Not what it’s cracked up to be. The combination of calcium and vitamin D might reduce the risk of total fractures from 11.5% to 10.9% and hip fractures from 1.8% to 1.5% over 9-84 months, but this benefit may be limited to women in long-term care.$

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New study reveals that sperm whales exhibit seasonal movements to track food resources in the deep sea. By analyzing seven years of acoustic data, researchers found that these incredible creatures use a “seasonal resource-tracking migration” strategy, helping them adapt to changing resources.

New study reveals that sperm whales exhibit season...

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Fishing bans aimed at reducing cetacean bycatch are reshaping small-scale fisheries, worsening social inequalities, and increasing pressure on overexploited shrimp stocks. A case study on endangered Lahille's bottlenose dolphins in Brazil shows the need for inclusive, sustainable solutions.

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Eating less can lead to a longer life: massive study in mice shows why. Weight loss and metabolic improvements do not explain the longevity benefits. Immune health, genetics and physiological indicators of resiliency seem to better explain the link between cutting calories and increased lifespan.

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Scientists have found a head of an Arthropleura, the largest arthropod to ever live | Discovered in 1854, no one had ever managed to find a fossil of the 300-million-year-old millipede that included a head

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People often assume they have all the info they need to make a decision or support an opinion even when they don't. A study found that people given only half the info about a situation were more confident about their related decision than were people given all the information.

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Runaway stars could influence the cosmos far past their home galaxies

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New study maps water pathways in tree canopies with lasers scanning and graph theory to help urban forest-stormwater planning

New study maps water pathways in tree canopies wit...

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Acute alcohol consumption decreases GLP-1, a satiation signal

Acute alcohol consumption decreases GLP-1, a satia...

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Researchers have discovered molecules that can limit the side effects of opioids by blocking the receptor responsible for their action. They managed to create even smaller molecules that keep the same properties, which could prove far more effective than current treatments

Researchers have discovered molecules that can lim...

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