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Conservatives in Europe tend to have more children and grandchildren than liberals, a trend that is shifting the balance of political attitudes over time. These findings suggest that reproductive behavior might play an unexpected role in shaping the political landscape.

Conservatives in Europe tend to have more children...

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Antimicrobial Resistance can be reduced substantially if we improve public knowledge and attitudes towards antimicrobial use

Antimicrobial Resistance can be reduced substantia...

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Single cigarette takes 20 minutes off life expectancy, study finds - Figure is nearly double an estimate from 2000 and means a pack of 20 cigarettes costs a person seven hours on average.

Single cigarette takes 20 minutes off life expecta...

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New research explores Eastern Europe’s extreme summer of 2023, placing it in a 138-year context. Findings reveal a surge in heatwaves since 1980, driven by both natural variability and climate change.

New research explores Eastern Europe’s extreme sum...

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Previously unknown mechanism of inflammation shows in mice Covid spike protein directly binds to blood protein fibrin, cause of unusual clotting. Also activates destructive immune response in the brain, likely cause of reduced cognitive function. Immunotherapy progressed to Phase 1 clinical trials.

Previously unknown mechanism of inflammation shows...

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HIV Drug Based in Research by the Sundquist Lab is Science’s 2024 Breakthrough of the Year

HIV Drug Based in Research by the Sundquist Lab is...

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Women are at a higher risk of developing anxiety and related disorders. Female sex hormones estradiol and progesterone may influence the fear and anxiety responses. The ingestion of 2 mg of estradiol facilitates the extinction of a fear response but also contributes to its stronger return later.

Women are at a higher risk of developing anxiety a...

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Global glacier evolution. Under high-emission scenarios, annual losses to continuously increase until 2100, peaking around 3 times current losses and translating into losses of 46 %–54 % over the 2015–2100 time period.

Global glacier evolution. Under high-emission scen...

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Parents who endured difficult childhoods provided less financial support -on average $2,200 less– to their children’s education such as college tuition compared to parents who experienced few or no disadvantages

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Lonely individuals show reduced cardiovascular adaptability under social stress. Loneliness is linked to reduced heart rate variability during social stress, suggesting a decreased ability of autonomic nervous system to regulate heart function. This effect was more pronounced in women than in men.

Lonely individuals show reduced cardiovascular ada...

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People with a growth mindset - who believe our abilities, intelligence and other attributes are all changeable - are more likely to have better mental health in tough times. A growth mindset was associated with lower levels of depression and higher levels of wellbeing during COVID-19.

People with a growth mindset - who believe our abi...

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A new study reveals that secondhand smoke caused 7.4 deaths per 100,000 people globally from heart disease & stroke in 2019

A new study reveals that secondhand smoke caused 7...

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Korean researchers find cancer undo button, turn tumor cells to normal ones

Korean researchers find cancer undo button, turn t...

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$A floating solar still that can both desalinate water and generate thermoelectricity could help combat water scarcity in developing countries or remote areas | Refractory plasmonic material based floating solar still for simultaneous desalination and electricity generation$

A floating solar still that can both desalinate wa...

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New study found that coercive food practices are associated with poorer emotional regulation in preschoolers, which in turn is linked to emotional overeating.

New study found that coercive food practices are a...

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Io Probably Doesn’t Have a Global Magma Ocean After All

Io Probably Doesn’t Have a Global Magma Ocean Afte...

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New research finds a worse pattern than the Dark Triad. The Social Narcissist (23%) was just as selfish and manipulative as the All-Round Malevolent (16%). They disguise their self-interest when self-reporting, or when stakes are low, yet cheat and act competitively when there is an opportunity.

New research finds a worse pattern than the Dark T...

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Quantum Teleportation Achieved Over Internet For First Time

Quantum Teleportation Achieved Over Internet For F...

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A study finds no evidence that increased mutation rates explain the genetic differences in dogs living near Chornobyl's nuclear plant. Selection and environmental factors may instead be responsible.

A study finds no evidence that increased mutation ...

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Automating away the centre. Optimal planning and the menace of bureaucratisation

Automating away the centre. Optimal planning and t...

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Finance as a form of economic planning

Finance as a form of economic planning

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Singapore has been ranked among the world’s top 10 nations - and first in Asia – for its readiness to address the challenges and leverage the opportunities of an ageing population, study finds. Switzerland tops the rankings, with Japan ranking 15th globally and second in Asia, while USA ranks 24th.

Singapore has been ranked among the world’s top 10...

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Scientists have discovered a fundamental conflict in how the brain learns and forms memories, challenging long-held assumptions about classical and operant conditioning. These two learning systems cannot operate simultaneously, as they compete for dominance in the brain

Scientists have discovered a fundamental conflict ...

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Analyzing 2,135 neuroimages of Americans, researchers found that individuals in countries with higher inequality levels exhibited reduced brain volume and disrupted connectivity, particularly in the temporo-posterior and cerebellar regions, which are essential for memory and cognitive function

Analyzing 2,135 neuroimages of Americans, research...

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Similarity-attraction proves to be a surprisingly unshakable psychological effect | These findings contribute to our understanding of intergroup relations in increasingly diverse societies.

Similarity-attraction proves to be a surprisingly ...

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Hiigher levels of inequality are linked to reduced brain volume and disrupted connectivity, especially in temporo-posterior and cerebellar regions essential for memory and cognitive function. Associations persisted even after accounting for factors such as education, age, sex, cognition ability

Hiigher levels of inequality are linked to reduced...

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Genetic defects of brain immunity in childhood herpes simplex encephalitis - Nature

Genetic defects of brain immunity in childhood her...

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The titan arum, a plant with a phallus-shaped spike that stands up to 3 metres tall, warms up to 36C at night and gives off the stench of a rotting corpse. A recent study revealed the pungent odours include the aptly named compound putrescine, which is given off by rotting animal carcasses.

The titan arum, a plant with a phallus-shaped spik...

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Temporary resident postdocs make up the majority of US STEM postdocs and are dependent on employers for their visas. They have lower salaries, fewer benefits, less mentoring, and are less involved in collaboration, grants and teaching-- But have higher average research productivity.

Temporary resident postdocs make up the majority o...

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NASA Probe Completes Historic Closest-Ever Approach to Sun

NASA Probe Completes Historic Closest-Ever Approac...

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Digital healthcare consultations are not enough for a safe assessment of tonsillitis. Reliability will not be sufficient, thus increasing the risk of over- or undertreatment of a sore throat.

Digital healthcare consultations are not enough fo...

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Nanotechnology: Researchers succeed in inserting a filiform molecule into the cavity of a ring-shaped molecule, according to a high-energy geometry that is not possible at thermodynamic equilibrium. Light makes it possible to create a molecular “fit” that would otherwise be inaccessible.

Nanotechnology: Researchers succeed in inserting a...

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New study reveals economic burden of tooth decay is highest in deprived groups. The UK showed the highest per-person costs across the six countries at approximately £18,000 ($22,910).

New study reveals economic burden of tooth decay i...

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Study: In situ, breast cancer has decreased since 2009, consistent with decreasing use of screening mammography, but decrease did not appear to have translated to more advanced breast cancer stages at diagnosis or decreases in the proportion of cases treated with partial mastectomy.

Study: In situ, breast cancer has decreased since ...

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A study from Turkey (N=467) suggests loneliness is associated with fear of positive evaluation.

A study from Turkey (N=467) suggests loneliness is...

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Phase 3 C. difficile vaccine efficacy trial was well tolerated but failed to meet primary endpoint

Phase 3 C. difficile vaccine efficacy trial was we...

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A study of 15,728 US children (2015–2020) found flu vaccines reduce the risk of emergency visits, hospitalisations, and critical illness by over 50%.

A study of 15,728 US children (2015–2020) found fl...

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People with schizophrenia show distinct brain activity when faced with conflicting information: « Researchers introduce a biomarker to indicate whether someone is struggling with the inflexible thinking associated with the disorder. »

People with schizophrenia show distinct brain acti...

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Reintroducing bison to Kansas tallgrass prairies promotes biodiversity and resilience, study finds • Kansas Reflector

Reintroducing bison to Kansas tallgrass prairies p...

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Youth protests may initiate the societal change needed to overcome the climate crisis.

Youth protests may initiate the societal change ne...

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How much growth is required to achieve good lives for all. Insights from needs-based analysis.

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Cooking certain vegetables (in particular garlic, onion, and leek) in vegetable oils at high temperatures can cause the oils to turn into trans fats, unhealthy fats linked to an increased risk of heart disease

Cooking certain vegetables (in particular garlic, ...

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A reduced neural response to receiving rewards in teens (11–17 years) predicts the first onset of depression, but not anxiety or suicidality. This is independent of pre-existing depressive or anxiety symptoms, as well as age or sex

A reduced neural response to receiving rewards in ...

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A new study suggests that individuals who struggle to maintain attention may be particularly prone to impulsive engagement with online pornography, as the medium’s accessibility and novelty appeal to their distracted tendencies.

A new study suggests that individuals who struggle...

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Emotionally intelligent women use more emojis when communicating with friends | Conversely, men with higher emotional intelligence are more likely to use emojis when communicating with their romantic partners.

Emotionally intelligent women use more emojis when...

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Improved Thermoelectric Properties in CaMnO3 Using Y and La Dual-Doping: Achieving High ZT with Cost-Effective Processing: "Enhancing thermoelectric performance of CaMnO3 through a Y- and La- dual-doping strategy”

Improved Thermoelectric Properties in CaMnO3 Using...

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People urged to do at least 150 minutes of aerobic exercise a week to lose weight - Review of 116 clinical trials finds less than 30 minutes a day, five days a week only results in minor reductions.

People urged to do at least 150 minutes of aerobic...

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A 21-year-old bodybuilder consumed a chemical known as 2,4-DNP over several months, leading to his death from multi-organ failure. His chronic use, combined with anabolic steroids, underscored a preoccupation with physical appearance and suggested a psychiatric condition called muscle dysmorphia.

A 21-year-old bodybuilder consumed a chemical know...

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Researchers have proposed novel mathematical equations that describe the behavior of aggregating particles in fluids. This bears on natural and engineering processes as diverse as rain and snow formation, the emergence of planetary rings, and the flow of fluids and powders in pipes.

Researchers have proposed novel mathematical equat...

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New study finds large language models are prone to social identity biases similar to the way humans are—but LLMs can be trained to stem these outputs

New study finds large language models are prone to...

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