New moray eel discovered in Central Indo-Pacific river mouths: The Hades’ snake moray (Uropterygius hades), named after Hades, the god of the underworld, due to its unique habitat, burrowing behavior, high sensitivity to light, and most notably, its deep, dark coloration.
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1069242
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A single mutation in dairy cow-associated H5N1 viruses increases receptor binding breadth
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-024-54934-3
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A new study used satellite imagery to detect car movements, revealing East-to-West migration during the Russia–Ukraine war. This method offers a way to monitor population shifts for humanitarian aid.
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-024-80035-8
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Nature Exposure, Even as Little as 10 Minutes, is Likely to Yield Short-Term Benefits for Adults with Mental Illness: A Meta Analysis
https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/abs/10.1089/eco.2023.0063
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Study found that men in relationships experience higher levels of sexual functioning compared to their single counterparts, regardless of sexual orientation. Male sexual functioning may be more closely aligned with long-term relationship maintenance than short-term mating strategies.
https://www.psypost.org/men-in-relationships-have-better-sexual-functioning-regardless-of-sexual-orientation-study-finds/
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Breast cancer's spread may be inherited, but a lab-made antibody could stop its exodus
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/breast-cancer-spread-inherited
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Adolescents with ADHD tend to eat more snacks than their peers. New research has found that 16-to-20-year-olds with ADHD tend to consume more snacks (e.g., dried snacks, chips, nuts, soft drinks, fruit juice, and energy drinks) than their peers without this disorder.
https://www.psypost.org/adolescents-with-adhd-tend-to-eat-more-snacks-than-their-peers/
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Study found that 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.
https://www.psypost.org/demographic-differences-in-fertility-linked-to-generational-shifts-in-the-political-landscape/
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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.
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/dec/30/single-cigarette-takes-20-minutes-off-life-expectancy-study
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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.
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-024-07873-4
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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.
https://tc.copernicus.org/articles/18/5045/2024/tc-18-5045-2024.html
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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.
https://www.psypost.org/lonely-individuals-show-reduced-cardiovascular-adaptability-under-social-stress/
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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
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0316023
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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.
https://www.psypost.org/new-study-links-coercive-food-practices-to-emotional-overeating-in-preschoolers/
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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.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/fulfillment-at-any-age/202412/could-anything-be-worse-than-the-dark-triad
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Study of Sherpas highlights key role of kidneys in acclimatization to high altitudes | Sherpa participants had more rapid and larger magnitude blood acid-base acclimatization than lowlanders with incremental ascent to 4,300 metres.
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1069225
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American parents more likely to find hitting children acceptable compared to hitting pets - New research highlights parents’ conflicted views on spanking.
https://www.psypost.org/american-parents-more-likely-to-find-hitting-children-acceptable-compared-to-hitting-pets/
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A study on 10,000 adolescents found brain structure differences are associated with early use of substances.
Many differences appeared to exist prior to any substance use, pointing to the role brain structure may play in substance use risk
https://nida.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/2024/12/brain-structure-differences-are-associated-with-early-use-of-substances-among-adolescents
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Study finds a rising trend in use of verbs discussing murder and killing in movies over 50 years. Researchers used machine learning to search a database of subtitles from more than 160,000 English-language movies produced from 1970 to 2000.
https://news.osu.edu/a-rising-trend-of-murderous-verbs-in-movies-over-50-years/
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Endocannabinoids in the brain play a key role in regulating food intake and energy use. A study on mice found that inhibiting a specific molecule (ABHD6) reduced food motivation and increased interest in physical activity, without exhibiting signs of anxiety or depressive behavior
https://www.chumontreal.qc.ca/en/actualites/targeting-brain-enzyme-curb-obesity
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Preclinical study finds surges in estrogen promote binge drinking in mice | The study establishes–for what is thought to be the first time–that circulating estrogen increases binge alcohol consumption in females and contributes to known sex differences in this behavior.
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1069216
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Crossing the Uncanny Valley: Breakthrough in technology for lifelike facial expressions in androids. Researchers developed a technology that allows androids to dynamically express their mood states, such as “excited” or “sleepy,” by synthesizing facial movements as superimposed decaying waves.
https://resou.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/research/2024/20241223_2
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Antimicrobial Resistance can be reduced substantially if we improve public knowledge and attitudes towards antimicrobial use
https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0316122#:~:text=Results,antibiotics%20are%20effective%20against%20colds.
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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.
https://nhess.copernicus.org/articles/24/4683/2024/
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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.
https://www.psypost.org/estradiol-levels-may-influence-the-success-of-exposure-therapy-in-women-study-finds/
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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
https://www.psu.edu/news/research/story/parents-childhood-predicts-future-financial-support-childrens-education
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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.
https://www.scimex.org/newsfeed/a-growth-mindset-could-help-maintain-mental-health-in-tough-times
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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
https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/10/31/saltwater-desalination-device.html
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Io Probably Doesn’t Have a Global Magma Ocean After All
https://eos.org/articles/io-probably-doesnt-have-a-global-magma-ocean-after-all
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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.
https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0315244
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