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Study finds Unemployment Insurnace(UI) had little to no impact on job finding, contradicting the theory that unemployment benefits incentivize people to stay unemployed and also suggests that temporary benefit supplements are a promising tool for countering economic downturns.

Study finds Unemployment Insurnace(UI) had little ...

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A study found that "oral administration of both CBDA and CBG/CBD oil may promote pain reduction in adult horses affected by chronic [osteoarthritis]."

A study found that "oral administration of both CB...

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The heart has its own mini-brain—an independent nervous system that controls the heartbeat. Researchers identified, in zebrafish, a small group of neurons with pacemaker properties, challenging the current understanding of heartbeat regulation

The heart has its own mini-brain—an independent ne...

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A discovery deep within a cave in Spain has challenged the history of human artistic expression. Researchers have determined that hand stencils in Maltravieso Cave are more than 66,000 years old, suggesting that Neanderthals, not modern humans, were the world's first artists.

A discovery deep within a cave in Spain has challe...

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Scientists Analyse Timbers to Study Europe’s Medieval Economy

Scientists Analyse Timbers to Study Europe’s Medie...

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AI helps researchers dig through old maps to find lost oil and gas wells

AI helps researchers dig through old maps to find ...

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Exposure to air pollution increases infertility risk, US study finds. Common air pollutants can be detrimental to egg, sperm and embryo development. We don’t usually think about male partners’ exposures in the preconception window, but new research shows that male exposures are just as important.

Exposure to air pollution increases infertility ri...

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Physicists Map Out Quantum Entanglement in Protons. Data from past proton-electron collisions provide strong evidence that quarks and gluons, the fundamental building blocks that make up a proton’s structure, are subject to so-called quantum entanglement.

Physicists Map Out Quantum Entanglement in Protons...

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NASA Reveals Jupiter Comets May Have Brought Water to Earth | Scientists have revived the theory that short-period comets could have played a crucial role in filling Earth's oceans with water.

NASA Reveals Jupiter Comets May Have Brought Water...

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Roman Era Barbarians Carried Tiny Spoons That May Have Helped in Battle. Archaeologists believe the suspiciously round-ended fittings could have been used to dispense drugs that gave the warriors an edge when they faced their opponents thousands of years ago.

Roman Era Barbarians Carried Tiny Spoons That May ...

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New research indicates that childhood lead exposure, which peaked from 1960 through 1990 in most industrialized countries due to the use of lead in gasoline, has negatively impacted mental health and likely caused many cases of mental illness and altered personality.

New research indicates that childhood lead exposur...

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Most teenagers recover from long Covid after two years. World’s largest ‘longitudinal cohort study’ reports that older teens and society’s most disadvantaged most likely to be affected. More work was needed to understand why some children still had ongoing health problems two years after infection.

Most teenagers recover from long Covid after two y...

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MIND diet slows cognitive decline in older adults, but effects vary by race | While both Black and White participants showed benefits, White adults needed only moderate adherence to the diet to see improvements, whereas Black adults required stricter adherence.

MIND diet slows cognitive decline in older adults,...

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Permafrost thaw subsidence, sea-level rise, and erosion are transforming Alaska’s Arctic coastal zone

Permafrost thaw subsidence, sea-level rise, and er...

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A news study finds that broken sleep is a hallmark sign of living with the most common liver disease

A news study finds that broken sleep is a hallmark...

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The Indian Ocean is home to an underwater mountain range longer than the North American Rockies. A new study has found the Ninetyeast Ridge was formed between 43 and 83 million years ago by a ‘moving’ hotspot.

The Indian Ocean is home to an underwater mountain...

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Adolescents are spending an average of 8 to 10 hours per day engaging in sedentary activities against World Health Organization's recommendation of no more than two to three hours per day. Having a personal social media account was linked with higher total sedentary time in both males and females.

Adolescents are spending an average of 8 to 10 hou...

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Recent research reveals four signal chemicals can non-destructively induce enhanced resistance to Asian citrus psyllids in Citrus sinensis while maintaining balanced plant growth and development

Recent research reveals four signal chemicals can ...

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Across the world, hunter-gatherers are impressive athletes regardless of gender, with both men and women generally strong runners, climbers, swimmers and divers. The only evidence found of athletic activities being done exclusively by men were for particularly extreme diving or climbing efforts.

Across the world, hunter-gatherers are impressive ...

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Ocean density identified as a key driver of carbon capture by marine plankton: Triilobatus trilobus, an abundant planktonic foraminifera species, is highly sensitive to changes in ocean density and salinity—not just chemistry—and fine-tunes its calcification process in response.

Ocean density identified as a key driver of carbon...

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Waterborne Disease Outbreaks Associated with Splash Pads — United States, 1997–2022, MMWR Surveillance Summaries / December 5, 2024 / 73(8);1–15

Waterborne Disease Outbreaks Associated with Splas...

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Monkeys engage in visual simulation to solve complex problems

Monkeys engage in visual simulation to solve compl...

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The Role of Smartwatch Technology in the Provision of Care for Type 1 or 2 Diabetes Mellitus or Gestational Diabetes: Systematic Review

The Role of Smartwatch Technology in the Provision...

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Gaining weight and happiness are associated but not causally related

Gaining weight and happiness are associated but no...

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Most men view female genitals in a favorable light, focusing more on functional aspects rather than appearance. Men with more positive views were more likely to foster intimacy and confidence in their female partners and reported having a greater number of lifetime female sexual partners.

Most men view female genitals in a favorable light...

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Israeli researchers discover gene mutation in Ashkenazi Jews that can cause autism

Israeli researchers discover gene mutation in Ashk...

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Psilocybin’s mental health benefits may include improved sleep. A new study found that participants consumed the psychedelic substance in a therapeutic context reported reduced depression and improvements in their sleep quality.

Psilocybin’s mental health benefits may include im...

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New University of Michigan research highlights AI's promise in strategic decision-making: processing vast data quickly, generating and evaluating multiple strategies, and enhancing decision-making frameworks. These capabilities could transform how businesses approach critical choices.

New University of Michigan research highlights AI'...

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Harnessing Nature's Power to Prevent Floods in Canada | Flood prevention benefits provided by Canadian natural ecosystems

Harnessing Nature's Power to Prevent Floods in Can...

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Survey reveals grim state of Uganda’s lions, leopards, and hyenas. Lion numbers in the country are at a critical low while hyenas are faring well across four major protected areas in Uganda.

Survey reveals grim state of Uganda’s lions, leopa...

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University of Michigan researchers, alongside a multinational team of scientists, have revealed a structural link for initiation of protein synthesis in bacteria

University of Michigan researchers, alongside a mu...

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People with high blood pressure who also lack sufficient sleep (7 hours) may be at increased risk of reduced cognitive performance and greater brain injury, according to a study using 637 MRI scans

People with high blood pressure who also lack suff...

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Ocean warming drives immediate mass loss from calving glaciers in the high Arctic

Ocean warming drives immediate mass loss from calv...

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Clinical trial at Emory University reveals twice-yearly injection to be 99% effective in HIV prevention

Clinical trial at Emory University reveals twice-y...

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A study of medical cannabis patients found that "that adult use laws decreased stress and legal concerns, and that patient perceptions of cannabis product quality and availability were higher, but prices were also higher."

A study of medical cannabis patients found that "t...

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The first ice-free day in the Arctic Ocean could occur before 2030

The first ice-free day in the Arctic Ocean could o...

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Temporary scalp e-tattoos that scan brain could replace traditional EEGs | Scientists have created a liquid ink that can be sprayed directly onto a person’s scalp, forming an ultra-thin electronic tattoo. This “tattoo” EEG listens to the brain beneath it.

Temporary scalp e-tattoos that scan brain could re...

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Researchers deal a blow to theory that Venus once had liquid water on its surface | Scientists say an analysis of the planet’s atmosphere has revealed the interior of Venus is dry, suggesting it has never had the oceans of liquid water traditionally thought necessary for life to begin.

Researchers deal a blow to theory that Venus once ...

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Water can be a powerful tool for peace when managed sustainably and equitably, but there is increasing conflict for water as an irreplaceable resource for humans. A new study provides a blueprint to ensure safe, equitable and sustainable global access to clean water.

Water can be a powerful tool for peace when manage...

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Evidence of primordial black holes may be hiding in planets, or even everyday objects here on Earth. A new study suggests small black holes born in the early universe may have left behind hollow planetoids and microscopic tunnels in everyday materials found on Earth, like rocks, metal and glass.

Evidence of primordial black holes may be hiding i...

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An unexpected ice collapse hints at worrying changes on the Antarctic coast. The coastal waters in the area have historically been quite cold, but small changes began around 2010. Ocean currents shifted, allowing water that was 0.6 degrees Celsius warmer than before to intrude toward the coastline

An unexpected ice collapse hints at worrying chang...

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Stimulating hypothalamus restores walking in paralyzed patients - deep brain stimulation therapy restored enough leg control in two individuals with partial spinal injuries to walk unaided and even climb stairs.

Stimulating hypothalamus restores walking in paral...

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Wastewater surveillance: Wastewater is full of inhibitors which interfere with molecular analyses (i.e. PCR and sequencing). Removing these inhibitors improves the interpretability of wastewater-based epidemiology.

Wastewater surveillance: Wastewater is full of inh...

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Microbes supporting the production of more metabolic energy could be key to the evolution of large brains

Microbes supporting the production of more metabol...

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The richest 1% of the world’s population produces 50 times more greenhouse gasses than the 4 billion people in the bottom 50%, finds a new study across 168 countries. If the world’s top 20% of consumers shifted their consumption habits, they could reduce their environmental impact by 25 to 53%.

The richest 1% of the world’s population produces ...

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Black students are punished more often | Researchers analyzed Black representation across six types of punishment, three comparison groups, 16 sub populations, and seven types of measurement. Authors say no matter how you slice it, Black students are over represented among those punished.

Black students are punished more often | Researche...

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Pregnancy enhances natural immunity to block severe flu | Scientists discover a natural flu defense mechanism that activates in the nasal cavity during pregnancy

Pregnancy enhances natural immunity to block sever...

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White, male, billionaire entrepreneurs fuel stereotypes that compound the issues surrounding diversity in technology and computer science, study finds: Children were only aware of one or two women when asked about computer science role models

White, male, billionaire entrepreneurs fuel stereo...

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Study shows gut microbes from different animal species shape variations in their biology: Mice with large-brain primate microbes ate more, but grew slower and put on less body fat, and produce high levels of glucose

Study shows gut microbes from different animal spe...

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Study supports the safety of soy foods, finding that eating them 'had no effect on key markers of estrogen-related cancers'

Study supports the safety of soy foods, finding th...

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