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Early-season 2023 wildfires generated record-breaking surface ozone in the Upper Midwest. More than 40 million acres burned, an area the size of Georgia, injecting an enormous amount of smoke into the atmosphere, where photochemical reactions generated ozone pollution

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Producing circuit boards from leaves would prevent millions of tons of e-waste | Dip-coated ethyl cellulose films offer high flexibility, more than 80% transparency, and surface roughness below 5.5 nm. Simple fabrication process using these yields a minimal carbon footprint of 1.6 kgCO2/m2.

Producing circuit boards from leaves would prevent...

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Researchers Uncover Possible New Biomarker for Psychosis Diagnosis

Researchers Uncover Possible New Biomarker for Psy...

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A meta-analysis of 22 studies from 1980 to 2023 found that music training in children aged 3 to 11 significantly improves inhibition control, with 300 minutes of training sufficient to observe improvement

A meta-analysis of 22 studies from 1980 to 2023 fo...

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A concern from global warming is the recent data that shows the heat content and temperature of the ocean is growing at an accelerating rate. A many-body quantum model is proposed as the mechanism responsible for accelerating rates of heat uptake by oceans as anthropogenic heat inputs rise.

A concern from global warming is the recent data t...

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Gene editing could create hypoallergenic cats, according to a sequence analysis of the protein that triggers allergies to cats, using CRISPR technology to delete CH1 and CH2 could create hypoallergenic cats.

Gene editing could create hypoallergenic cats, acc...

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Scientists warn of ‘invisible threat’ of microplastics as global treaty nears completion. As the UN meets this week to finalise the Global Plastics Treaty, researchers warn that the agreement could fail to address one of the biggest threats to marine environments—microplastics

Scientists warn of ‘invisible threat’ of microplas...

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Pandrug-resistant bacteria from the war in Ukraine are extremely pathogenic

Pandrug-resistant bacteria from the war in Ukraine...

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PFAS and microplastics become more toxic when combined, research shows | Study detects synergistic effect making substances more dangerous, raising alarm since humans are exposed to both

PFAS and microplastics become more toxic when comb...

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Scientists detect the most powerful cosmic rays ever — and their unknown source could be close to Earth.This is an important result, as we can conclude that the measured CRe [cosmic ray electrons] most likely originate from very few sources in the vicinity of our own solar system.

Scientists detect the most powerful cosmic rays ev...

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Nasal spray drug counteracts cognitive decline/ brain damage of Alzheimer's disease in mice, by inhibiting brain enzyme S-acyltransferase. It successfully stopped neurodegeneration, reduced symptoms, and extended lifespan. Post-mortem brains of humans with Alzheimer’s have excess S-acyltransferase.

Nasal spray drug counteracts cognitive decline/ br...

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APOE4 gene may influence brain barrier function in early stages of Alzheimer’s disease | The study found increased permeability in the blood-brain barrier of APOE4 carriers, including those without cognitive symptoms or amyloid beta buildup.

APOE4 gene may influence brain barrier function in...

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Worldwide, food waste contributes to 8% of greenhouse gas emissions. 60% of commercial food waste ends up in landfills. 9 US states have laws for businesses to compost food waste. Most have been ineffective in reducing food waste disposal except Massachusetts, which achieved a 7.3% decrease.

Worldwide, food waste contributes to 8% of greenho...

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Spin-powered crystals dramatically improve water splitting process for clean hydrogen production. This process has long been challenged by the slow chemical kinetics of the oxygen evolution reaction that make hydrogen production inefficient and costly. An international research now has a solution.

Spin-powered crystals dramatically improve water s...

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Study finds serotonin and dopamine work in opposition but both are necessary for effective learning

Study finds serotonin and dopamine work in opposit...

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Brain tests show that crabs process pain

Brain tests show that crabs process pain

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Popular diabetes drugs like Ozempic can reduce the risk of kidney failure and death due to kidney or cardiovascular causes in people with and without diabetes

Popular diabetes drugs like Ozempic can reduce the...

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wildfire smoke exposure associated with increased dementia risk | For every 1 microgram per cubic meter (µg/m3) increase in three-year average wildfire PM2.5 concentration, the odds of a dementia diagnosis increased by 18%.

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Sub-Saharan Africa leads global HIV decline, study finds: Between 2010 and 2021, new HIV infections decreased from 2.1 million to 1.7 million, and HIV-related deaths decreased from 1.2 million to 718,000 for Sub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan Africa leads global HIV decline, study...

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$A strange signal beamed at Earth from the crab pulsar can finally be explained. It is an interference pattern generated by the diffraction of light by different plasma densities inside the pulsar's magnetosphere.$

A strange signal beamed at Earth from the crab pul...

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Popular diabetes and obesity drugs also protect kidneys, study shows: GLP-1 agonists significantly reduced kidney deterioration and failure, regardless of diabetes status

Popular diabetes and obesity drugs also protect ki...

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Physicists Just Found a Quirk in Einstein's Predictions of Space-Time.

Physicists Just Found a Quirk in Einstein's Predic...

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Climate change will cut hydropower output by up to 23% in the Western Interconnection Grid. The grid will require an additional 139 GW of new capacity—three times California's peak demand—to offset such decrease at the cost of $150 billion.

Climate change will cut hydropower output by up to...

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Researchers have discovered an alternative pathway for how viruses, including SARS-CoV-2 enter host cells, offering new potential treatment modalities.

Researchers have discovered an alternative pathway...

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Positively responding to partner stress is valuable, particularly early in a romantic relationship, suggests a new study. Caring about a partner's well-being signals caring, empathy, and relational investment. Partners who feel supported perceive higher relational quality.

Positively responding to partner stress is valuabl...

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To detect PTSD symptoms in COVID-19 survivors, data scientist uses social media and AI

To detect PTSD symptoms in COVID-19 survivors, dat...

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Language used by mothers affects oxytocin levels of infants. For the first time, researchers discovered that the amount that a mother talks to their infant about their infant’s thoughts and feelings is directly correlated with their infant’s oxytocin levels.

Language used by mothers affects oxytocin levels o...

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42% of abortion patients incurred catastrophic health expenditures (CHEs) prior to the U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade. CHE’s are defined as healthcare costs exceeding a substantial portion of one’s income and resulting in financial hardship

42% of abortion patients incurred catastrophic hea...

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Obesity’s effects on relationships and health appear to be reduced in areas with higher prevalence. In regions where obesity prevalence was low, obese people were more likely to be single. Conversely, in US counties with high obesity prevalence, obese people were slightly less likely to be single.

Obesity’s effects on relationships and health appe...

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Persistence landscapes: Charting a path to unbiased radiological interpretation

Persistence landscapes: Charting a path to unbiase...

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Recycling black and colored plastic using sunlight. Researchers found they can harness an additive in black plastics, using sunlight or white LEDs, to transform black and colored polystyrene waste into valuable reusable materials.

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Study in Science isolates neurons involved in anti-anxiety but not hallucinogenic effects of psychedelics

Study in Science isolates neurons involved in anti...

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We often get told we should drink more water, but the actual benefits of increasing water consumption are not well established. A new review found that a small number of studies did suggest increasing your water intake has benefits for weight loss and kidney stones.

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A systematic review finds that only 16% of issued carbon credits represent actual emission reductions, based on an analysis of projects covering 1 billion tons of CO2e (20% of all credits issued).

A systematic review finds that only 16% of issued ...

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PFAS (forever chemicals) and microplastics become more toxic when combined - Study using water fleas detects synergistic effect making substances more dangerous, raising alarm since humans are exposed to both.

PFAS (forever chemicals) and microplastics become ...

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Study analyzed data from U.K. customers after the mandatory calorie labeling law was enacted in April ‘22 and found no significant decrease in calories purchased or consumed. Despite higher awareness, only 22% of customers reported using calorie information when making their food choices

Study analyzed data from U.K. customers after the ...

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A new snake species with an exceptionally long snout has been discovered in India. Two specimens of the long-snouted vine snake (Ahaetulla longirostris) were discovered.The new species differs from its congeners in bearing elongate rostral appendage, green or ochredorsum, orange-brown belly and more

A new snake species with an exceptionally long sno...

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Study on mice shows for the first time that the locus coeruleus, a brainstem region, is involved in the organization of sleep: it controls exactly when the switch from NREM to REM sleep can take place, and stress during the day disrupts its activity, leading to "disorganized sleep”

Study on mice shows for the first time that the lo...

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Childhood adversity may blunt brain development rather than speed it up | While prior theories suggested these changes might reflect accelerated brain development, this study indicates they may instead represent a blunting or slowing of specific developmental processes.

Childhood adversity may blunt brain development ra...

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New schizophrenia drug could treat Alzheimer’s disease. The drug is KarXT, sold as Cobenfy. It targets muscarinic receptors and leads to antipsychotic and cognitive benefits. Xanomeline, one of the active components of the drug, acts mostly on two of the five muscarinic receptors: the M1 and M4

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First molecule identified that promotes gut healing while inhibiting tumour progression

First molecule identified that promotes gut healin...

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When bats can’t hear, new research finds that these hearing-dependent animals employ a remarkable compensation strategy. They adapt immediately and robustly, suggesting for the first time that bats’ brains are hard-wired with an ability to launch a Plan B in times of diminished hearing

When bats can’t hear, new research finds that thes...

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Colossal cosmic collision clocked at 2 million mph | A new instrument has spotted a galaxy crashing through a group of others at incredible speeds, creating a shock wave that’s changing the region completely.

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Scientists create new gene drive system that converts insecticide-resistant forms of mutated insect genes back to their natural, native form, and then disappears. In lab experiments all of the offspring were converted to native genes in eight-to-10 generations, which took about six months in flies.

Scientists create new gene drive system that conve...

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Secondary psychopathic traits linked to faster expansion of visual attention | The research found that individuals with higher levels of antisocial tendencies, a key secondary psychopathic trait, tend to expand their attentional focus more quickly.

Secondary psychopathic traits linked to faster exp...

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9 out of 10 Americans agreed that sports build character and improved one’s health, 84% agreed playing sports makes one popular in school and 85% said it makes one more well-known in the community. Christians and conservatives were more likely to embrace the benefits of sports participation.

9 out of 10 Americans agreed that sports build cha...

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Long COVID may be driven by “long infection” and persistent replicating SARS-CoV-2, finds new review article. The gastrointestinal tract is one leading example of a potential viral reservoir. Existing antiviral approaches including vaccines and therapies appear to decrease the risk of long COVID.

Long COVID may be driven by “long infection” and p...

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The Science Behind Robotic Gait Trainers: How They Work in Stroke Recovery

The Science Behind Robotic Gait Trainers: How They...

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Optical skyrmions from metafibers with subwavelength polarization features and designer topology textures -- Nature Communications

Optical skyrmions from metafibers with subwaveleng...

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Solving a long standing mystery -- How did Mars get its moons.

Solving a long standing mystery -- How did Mars ge...

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