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Children born to mothers who take antiseizure medications to manage seizures and psychiatric conditions during pregnancy may face increased risks of neurodevelopmental conditions

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Two places at once: superposed crystal could test whether gravity obeys quantum laws. Method could probe whether a key tenet of quantum mechanics applies to gravity, which has so far resisted quantum theory.

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Rice is not as nice with global warming. Harvest records from Japan and China suggest that high night-time temperatures reduce the quality of rice, a staple food for billions of people. Modelling suggests that rice quality will continue to decline if climate change goes unchecked.

Rice is not as nice with global warming. Harvest r...

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A "deep learning" artificial intelligence model can identify pathology, or signs of disease, in images of animal and human tissue faster and often more accurately than humans, offering the potential for improved medical diagnoses, such as detecting cancer from a biopsy image in minutes

A "deep learning" artificial intelligence model ca...

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Study finds that e-scooters provide light level of physical activity, 50% higher energy expenditure than driving

Study finds that e-scooters provide light level of...

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Adult skull bone marrow is an expanding and resilient haematopoietic reservoir

Adult skull bone marrow is an expanding and resili...

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New study: 6 ways to cultivate a thriving marriage: 1. Emotional gestures - being present. 2. Material gestures - thoughtful gifts, love notes, surprise dates. 3. Respecting personal space. 4. Prioritizing physical intimacy. 5. Engaging in shared activities. 6. Helping partner’s friends and family.

New study: 6 ways to cultivate a thriving marriage...

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High-quality surgical programs in LMICs experienced an over 5-fold reduction in in-hospital mortality & an over 2-fold reduction of infection after ASD surgery over the past decade, with rates now comparable to some HICs, supporting equitable access to life-saving surgery.

High-quality surgical programs in LMICs experience...

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Light itself casts a shadow in bizarre laser experiment

Light itself casts a shadow in bizarre laser exper...

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Rivers release five times more methane downstream of wastewater treatment plants. This increase results from the elevated nutrient levels in treated wastewater, which stimulate biological activity that drives up methane production.

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Study shows how salmonella tricks gut defenses to cause infection | Pathogen changes the gut’s nutrient balance upon entering the small intestine, causing inflammation in the gut lining and disrupting the normal absorption of amino acids from food

Study shows how salmonella tricks gut defenses to ...

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Study discovers link between delayed puberty in boys and increased hospital visits: Swedish young men who went through late puberty during adolescence are more likely to use healthcare services later in life

Study discovers link between delayed puberty in bo...

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Physical cash not only influences how much we spend but also fosters a profound sense of psychological ownership that digital payments cannot replicate. The visceral nature of cash—its smell, feel, and the act of counting it—creates an emotional connection that digital payments lack.

Physical cash not only influences how much we spen...

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Breakthrough in capturing 'hot' CO2 from industrial exhaust

Breakthrough in capturing 'hot' CO2 from industria...

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Stress disrupt memory formation, making mice fearful of harmless situations, which may explain why stressed people feel threatened in safe places in PTSD and generalized anxiety. Scientists reversed these effects with 2 drugs that block glucocorticoid receptors or production of endocannabinoids.

Stress disrupt memory formation, making mice fearf...

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Removing cattle, sheep, and other grazing livestock from all potentially natively forested areas globally could sequester a staggering 445 gigatons of CO2 by the end of this century -- the equivalent to more than a decade of current global fossil fuel emissions.

Removing cattle, sheep, and other grazing livestoc...

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35,000-year-old frozen saber-toothed cat mummy studied for first time ever

35,000-year-old frozen saber-toothed cat mummy stu...

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New research found respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) was associated with a substantial burden of hospitalizations, intensive care unit (ICU) admissions, and in-hospital deaths in adults in the years before vaccination was approved for use in the United States.

New research found respiratory syncytial virus (RS...

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Study confirms Egyptians drank hallucinogenic cocktails in ancient rituals

Study confirms Egyptians drank hallucinogenic cock...

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Female competition stress linked to disordered eating across the lifespan | According to the study, stress from female competition for status and male attention is linked to disordered eating attitudes and behaviors.

Female competition stress linked to disordered eat...

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Uber and Lyft unintentionally sent gig workers’ SSN numbers to Meta and TikTok, new research uncovers

Uber and Lyft unintentionally sent gig workers’ SS...

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Nearly three quarters of U.S. adults are now overweight or obese, according to a sweeping new study published in The Lancet. The study documented how more people are becoming overweight or obese at younger ages than in the past.

Nearly three quarters of U.S. adults are now overw...

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Researchers analyzing cardiovascular MRI images from 45,683 UK Biobank participants discovered that the genetically influenced shape of the human heart could be a valuable predictor of cardiovascular disease risk

Researchers analyzing cardiovascular MRI images fr...

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A novel 3-in-1 antibody targets tumors, delivers drugs and activates immune cells, promising safer cancer therapy.

A novel 3-in-1 antibody targets tumors, delivers d...

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Iron uptake managing hormone Hepcidin linked as root cause of Psoriasis by UK University of Bath

Iron uptake managing hormone Hepcidin linked as ro...

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Sitting too long can harm heart health, even for active people | Approximately 10 hours or more of sedentary behavior per day is associated with heightened risk of heart failure and cardiovascular death, even in those who regularly exercise

Sitting too long can harm heart health, even for a...

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Volcanoes erupted on the moon's dark side for at least 1.4 billion years | The researchers found that around 99% of the basalt fragments collected at the landing site were from around 2.8 billion years ago, but they also found a sample that dated back 4.2 billion years

Volcanoes erupted on the moon's dark side for at l...

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Genetic analysis reveals role of melatonin in ADHD symptom severity | Study found that genetic variations affecting melatonin production could contribute to ADHD symptoms, particularly through disrupted sleep patterns.

Genetic analysis reveals role of melatonin in ADHD...

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Carbon Capture at high temperatures: Chemists report a porous metal–organic framework featuring terminal zinc hydride sites that reversibly bind CO2 at temperatures above 200°C, temperatures close to those of many industrial exhaust streams like cement or steel.

Carbon Capture at high temperatures: Chemists repo...

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Scientists discover atypical brain connectivity in those with alcohol use disorder | Using advanced imaging and analytical techniques, the study found altered connections in specific brain areas related to self-control, decision-making, and reward processing.

Scientists discover atypical brain connectivity in...

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Using abbreviations in text messages comes across as less sincere and are less likely to receive responses as a result, finds a new study. These negative effects arise because abbreviations signal a lower level of effort from the sender.

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Scientists have created a new ‘biocooperative’ material based on blood, which has shown to successfully repair bones, paving the way for personalised regenerative blood products that could be used as effective therapies to treat injury and disease.

Scientists have created a new ‘biocooperative’ mat...

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Researchers identified a novel allelic variant of CmAPRR2 that leads to white peel formation in mature melons. The study provides a theoretical basis for further research on the gene regulatory mechanism of melon peel colors

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Measles surged across the world with 10.3 million cases in 2023, a 20% increase from 2022. A lack of immunisation is driving the surge. 57 countries experienced measles outbreaks in 2023, affecting all regions. Measles vaccine has saved more lives than any other vaccine in the past 50 years.

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If every American over the age of 40 was as physically active as the top 25% of the population, they could expect to live an extra 5 years, on average. if the least physically active matched the level of the most physically active, they could live almost 11 years longer, the estimates indicate.

If every American over the age of 40 was as physic...

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Scientists have developed an app that focuses on breaking cycles of ruminative thinking, a key contributor to depression. They found users of the app experience significant, lasting improvements in mood after multiple gaming sessions.

Scientists have developed an app that focuses on b...

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“Dark Triad” personality traits are reflected in the dating practices of men in the “Red Pill” community. Patterns of “love-bombing” to establish control quickly, “coaxing” psychological tactics to manipulate, “dread game” to subtly threaten abandonment and portraying themselves as “alpha” males.

“Dark Triad” personality traits are reflected in t...

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Four global policies: mandate new products be made with 40% recycled plastic; cap new plastic production at 2020 levels; invest significantly in plastic waste management; a small fee on plastic packaging: could eliminate more than 90% of plastic waste and 30% of linked carbon emissions by 2050.

Four global policies: mandate new products be made...

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A large-scale trial has found that a new training program reduces police use of force by 10.9% without increasing harm to officers, with the most significant decreases in "hands-on" tactics like ground restraints, which fell by 14%

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Mouse study shows that anti-anxiety and hallucinogenic effects of a psychedelic drug work through different neural circuits. This suggests it may be possible to make psychiatric drugs based on psychedelics, but without hallucinatory side effects.

Mouse study shows that anti-anxiety and hallucinog...

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How music could boost plant growth: « The idea of music boosting plant growth has been around for many years, but a new study has found that monotonous noise stimulates a type of fungus that improves the growth of plants. »

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Well-being among married couples is interconnected in the US and Japan, suggesting that spousal well-being is interdependent across different cultures. When one spouse reported higher life satisfaction or positive emotional states, the other spouse tended to reflect similar levels over time.

Well-being among married couples is interconnected...

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People prefer AI over real classic poetry | Researchers say the participants were more likely to rate poems they were told were human-written as better, regardless of whether the poems were actually human-written. When given no information, they were likely to prefer the AI poems.

People prefer AI over real classic poetry | Resear...

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Men more willing than women to accept robot care in old age, Oxford study finds

Men more willing than women to accept robot care i...

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Researchers have discovered a new weight loss drug target (Neurokinin 2 Receptor) that, tested in mice, increases calorie burning and reduces appetite without causing nausea or muscle loss

Researchers have discovered a new weight loss drug...

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Scientists have shown for the first time in mice that cell deterioration in a damaged liver can trigger a process linked to aging and impaired function, subsequently affecting other healthy organs in the body. They also identified a protein that could potentially be manipulated to prevent this

Scientists have shown for the first time in mice t...

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Study finds the IFITM3 protein that protects against severe flu also raises the minimum number of viral particles needed to cause sickness & helps prevent unfamiliar viruses from mutating in a new host. Researchers say people with IFITM3 deficiency should be considered in pandemic prevention plans.

Study finds the IFITM3 protein that protects again...

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People are more likely to believe and share news that aligns with their political views, regardless of whether it’s true. This “concordance-over-truth” bias was slightly stronger among supporters of Donald Trump and persisted across various education levels and reasoning abilities.

People are more likely to believe and share news t...

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Political abuse on X is a global, widespread, and cross-partisan phenomenon, suggests new study | New study suggests that individuals on social media platform, ‘X’, who deviate from their party norms are quickly treated as if they were a political enemy.

Political abuse on X is a global, widespread, and ...

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Caffeine effectively blocked dopamine surges triggered by alcohol and could reduce alcohol’s addictive effects, finds a new study in rats, highlighting caffeine’s potential as a preventative tool in addressing alcohol addiction.

Caffeine effectively blocked dopamine surges trigg...

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