Over 450 million years ago, plants began the epic transition from water to dry land. New research reveals insights into the genetic blueprints of hornworts, uncovering fascinating details about plant evolution and the early days of life on land.
https://btiscience.org/explore-bti/news/post/hornwort-genomes-provide-clues-on-how-plants-conquered-the-land/
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Canine hookworms are becoming increasingly resistant to drugs across Australia, research finds: 70% of hookworm samples studied showed genetic mutations that can cause drug resistance.
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1069615
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'Mystery volcano' that erupted and cooled Earth in 1831 has finally been identified
https://www.ctvnews.ca/sci-tech/mystery-volcano-that-erupted-and-cooled-earth-in-1831-has-finally-been-identified-1.7163895
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Efforts to reduce kids’ screen time weakened by unequal access to green space: Community program and policy interventions aimed at reducing screen time are less successful in neighborhoods that lack green space, according to a University of Michigan study.
https://news.umich.edu/efforts-to-reduce-kids-screen-time-weakened-by-unequal-access-to-green-space/
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A new study finds lead pollution likely caused widespread IQ declines in ancient Rome
https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2419630121
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U.S. Whooping Cough Cases Surge. Some states, such as Oregon, ticked a record high number of cases recently. For 2024, Oregon recorded the highest number of whooping cough cases since 1950
https://eu.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/2024/12/31/oregon-whooping-cough-cases-2024/77333664007/
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Burdens of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease attributable to sugar-sweetened beverages in 184 countries
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-024-03345-4
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Acoustic sensors find frequent gunfire on school walking routes in one Chicago neighborhood. Results showed that nearly two-thirds of schools in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago had at least one gun incident within 400 meters of where children were walking home during one school year.
https://news.osu.edu/acoustic-sensors-find-frequent-gunfire-on-school-walking-routes/?utm_campaign=omc_science-medicine_fy24&utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=social
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Some of the most productive apple regions in America are facing big challenges from a changing climate, according to a Washington State University study
https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1748-9326/ad90f4
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This study highlights how competing for funding creates high economic costs, discourages risky research, and impacts scientists’ wellbeing. It recommends testing fairer funding methods.
https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2407644121
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Study examines how different imaging criteria can be used to assess brain tumor responses in patients with melanoma: Modified imaging approach (mRECIST) and volumetric measurements (3D size analysis) were more accurate in predicting survival compared to other methods
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1069374
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Animals with higher body temperatures are more likely to evolve into herbivores. This relationship holds true across the major land vertebrate groups and is linked to the unique digestive challenges posed by a plant-based diet
https://news.arizona.edu/news/animals-higher-body-temperatures-are-more-likely-evolve-herbivores
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Physicists Measure Quantum Geometry of Electrons For First Time
https://www.sciencealert.com/physicists-measure-quantum-geometry-of-electrons-for-first-time?utm_source=reddit_post
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Brazil's cash transfer program reduced TB incidence by 41% (aRR: 0.59; 95% CI: 0.58–0.60) and mortality by 31% (aRR: 0.69; 95% CI: 0.65–0.73), with strongest effects among Indigenous groups (incidence aRR: 0.37; 95% CI: 0.32–0.42) and those in extreme poverty (incidence aRR: 0.49; 95% CI: 0.49–0.50)
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-024-03381-0
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The Mediterranean diet's brain-boosting benefits may work by changing the balance of gut bacteria. Rats who "adopted the diet" developed distinctly different gut bacteria patterns, which correlated with improved memory and cognitive performance
https://news.tulane.edu/pr/study-mediterranean-diet-changes-gut-bacteria-boosting-memory-and-cognition
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Scientists identify 11 genes affected by PFAS, shedding light on neurotoxicity
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acschemneuro.4c00652?goto=supporting-info&articleRef=control
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Eating a plant-based diet increases microbes in the gut microbiome that favour human health, finds study of over 21,000 vegans, vegetarians, and omnivores. The more plant-based foods, the more microbes that produce short-chain fatty acids essential for gut and cardiometabolic health.
https://www.scimex.org/newsfeed/plant-based-diets-might-boost-your-healthy-gut-bugs
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After the US overturned Roe v Wade, permanent contraception surged among young adults living in states likely to ban abortion, new research found. Compared to May 2022, August 2022 saw 95% more vasectomies and 70% more tubal sterilizations performed on people between the ages of 19 and 26.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jan/06/permanent-contraception-abortion-roe-v-wade
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Pluto may have captured its moon Charon in a “kiss-and-capture” collision
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/pluto-charon-moon-kiss
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Researchers have developed an e-tattoo: a conductive ink that can be printed directly on a patient's head to measure brainwaves. This innovation helps monitor brain tumors and issues, sleep disorders, and transforms brain-computer interfaces by making them easier and less obtrusive for the user
https://news.utexas.edu/2024/12/04/ink-based-e-tattoo-can-decode-brainwaves/
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People who adopt “approach goals” (focused on fun or meaningful experiences, bonding and intimacy) have more caring and satisfying romantic relationships. In contrast, “avoidance goals” (focused on preventing conflict or avoiding rejection) were associated with lower satisfaction and responsiveness.
https://www.psypost.org/a-simple-psychological-disposition-might-have-profound-impacts-on-your-love-life-heres-how/
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Researchers have discovered that including specific nutrients in a regular diet—such as antioxidants, vitamins, iron-chelating nutrients and polyunsaturated fatty acids—reduces iron buildup in the brain, lowers cognitive decline associated with normal aging, and improves memory
https://www.research.uky.edu/news/uk-study-links-key-nutrients-reducing-brain-iron-buildup
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Media acquisitions by corporate conglomerates influence the political slant of Australian newspapers. News Corp (US company that also owns Fox News) acquisitions of Australian newspapers led to a conservative shift, evidence for media slant in an era of increasing media ownership concentration.
https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0315137
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Researchers find differences in human vs mouse cancer immunotherapy target: Previously unknown PD-1 characteristics, including a “motif” — a specific sequence of amino acids — are vastly different in rodents and humans.
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1069208
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Dating apps have become the go-to for starting a romance but new research reveals they may harm body image and lead to anxiety. Over 85% of studies reviewed found significant negative impacts of dating app use on body image, and almost half reported negative effects on mental health and wellbeing.
https://www.scimex.org/newsfeed/dating-app-popularity-for-finding-a-summer-romance-comes-with-body-image-risks
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Multilingualism improves crucial cognitive functions in autistic children | Results from survey find multilingualism is associated with better inhibition, shifting and perspective taking skills in children both with and without autism
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1069436
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Coworkers can undermine you at work by spreading rumors, withholding information, claiming credit for your work, or engaging in sabotage. This leads to distress, problems sleeping, and other negative outcomes. Study found that revenge escalated the negative outcomes but forgiveness neutralized them.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/fulfillment-at-any-age/202501/how-to-rise-above-the-person-who-tries-to-undermine-you
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Researchers have discovered a distinctive engraving that may represent the oldest three-dimensional (3D) map known to exis
https://www.anatolianarchaeology.net/researchers-have-discovered-a-distinctive-engraving-that-may-represent-the-oldest-three-dimensional-3d-map-known-to-exist/
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Testosterone spikes linked to stronger political opinions in men. Both hormone levels and opinions were stronger at 9:00 AM than at 12:00 PM or 3:00 PM. Younger men also had higher testosterone levels than older participants.
https://www.psypost.org/testosterone-spikes-linked-to-stronger-political-opinions-in-men/
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Study finds 25% of youth experienced homelessness in Denver in 2021, significantly higher than known counts
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1069376
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