These four factors predict maladaptive daydreaming in neurodivergent individuals: Emotional dysregulation, internalized stigma, escapism, and self-esteem emerged as significant predictors, varying across individuals with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and both diagnoses.
https://www.psypost.org/these-four-factors-predict-maladaptive-daydreaming-in-neurodivergent-individuals/
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Adding sweetener to coffee enhances ‘night-owl’ effects of caffeine - Adding sugar or artificial sweeteners to coffee disrupted the body clocks in mice more than coffee on its own, researchers have found, with it causing day and night to be reversed in some mice.
https://www.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/en/news/87701
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Researchers have developed an innovative therapeutic platform by mimicking the intricate structures of viruses using artificial intelligence.
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-024-07814-1
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Social status shapes green consumption in an S-shaped pattern across socioeconomic levels - At lower levels of social status, green consumption increased gradually. This trend became steeper in the middle range of social status. However, the trend plateaued among those with highest social status.
https://www.psypost.org/social-status-shapes-green-consumption-in-an-s-shaped-pattern-across-socioeconomic-levels/
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Nicotinamide and pyridoxine (forms of vitamins B3 and B6) stimulate muscle stem cell expansion and enhance regenerative capacity during aging
https://www.jci.org/articles/view/185054
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How gold reaches Earth’s surface: researchers used numerical modeling to uncover the conditions that enrich gold in magmas rising from the Earth, revealing the importance of a gold-trisulphur complex
https://news.umich.edu/study-identifies-how-gold-reaches-earths-surface/
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New research shows that massive spending on toxic content moderation fails to address polarization—social media companies should focus on designing better platforms that give users more control and empower exploration.
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s44206-024-00154-7#Sec29
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Pharmaceuticals, caffeine, and cocaine spike in Brazilian coastal waters during Christmas, posing ecological risks to aquatic life.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0141113624004203?via%3Dihub
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Dozens of buildings in Florida are sinking, study finds | InSAR Observations of Construction-Induced Coastal Subsidence on Miami's Barrier Islands, Florida
https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/23/climate/florida-condos-hotels-sinking/index.html
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Mighty radio bursts linked to massive galaxies: « Results from Caltech's Deep Synoptic Array-110 provide new clues about how magnetars form. »
https://www.caltech.edu/about/news/mighty-radio-bursts-linked-to-massive-galaxies
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A recent study found that improving one’s appearance whether through physical changes or digital filters may lead to more prosocial behavior | Researchers discovered that beautifying efforts heightened public self-awareness, prompting individuals to align their actions with socially desirable norms.
https://www.psypost.org/new-psychology-research-shows-self-beautifying-can-boost-prosocial-behavior-heres-why/
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Study supports new blood-based biomarker to detect early brain changes leading to cognitive impairment and dementia
https://www.uclahealth.org/news/release/study-supports-new-blood-based-biomarker-detect-early-brain
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A study by the Max Planck Institute found genetic variants linked to dyslexia are associated with differences in brain regions responsible for motor coordination, vision, and language, offering insights into the neurological basis of dyslexia.
https://www.mpi.nl/news/dyslexia-genetics-linked-brain-structure
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Children who witness violence between their parents still feel the effects decades later | Researchers finding a link to an increase by 36% greater risk of heart disease later in life.
https://www.scimex.org/newsfeed/witnessing-violence-between-parents-as-a-child-linked-to-higher-risk-of-heart-disease
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Researchers have found that mild hypothermia improves neuronal recovery in oxygen-deprived brain models
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0314913
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Dark Energy is Misidentification of Variations in Kinetic Energy of Universe’s Expansion, Scientists Say. The findings show that we do not need dark energy to explain why the Universe appears to expand at an accelerating rate.
https://www.sci.news/astronomy/dark-energy-13531.html
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Intermittent exercise, akin to the “weekend warrior” pattern, offers lasting cognitive benefits compared to continuous exercise. The research, conducted with mice, found that short bursts of exercise sustained over weeks maintain memory-enhancing effects even after a sedentary delay.
https://www.psypost.org/weekend-warrior-strategy-shows-persistent-cognitive-benefits/
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Cationized decalcified bone matrix for infected bone defect treatment: Researchers present dual-functional bone regeneration scaffold, designated as Qx-D, which holds immense promise for the treatment of IBDs.
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1069124
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Each leopard has its own unique roar through which it can be identified, a new study finds.
https://news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-environment-science-and-economy/ecology-and-conservation/leopards-can-be-identified-by-their-roar/
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A new study found that individuals with strong religious beliefs tend to see science and religion as compatible, whereas those who strongly believe in science are more likely to perceive conflict. However, it also found that stronger religious beliefs were linked to weaker belief in science.
https://www.psypost.org/religious-believers-see-compatibility-with-science-while-science-enthusiasts-perceive-conflict/
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A groundbreaking discovery has highlighted lithium—a drug long used to treat bipolar disorder and depression—as a potential therapy for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Lithium can restore brain function and alleviate behavioral symptoms in animal models of ASD caused by mutations in the Dyrk1a gene.
https://www.ibs.re.kr/cop/bbs/BBSMSTR_000000000738/selectBoardArticle.do?nttId=25428&pageIndex=1&searchCnd=&searchWrd=
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New Technology to Revert Cancer Cells to Normal Cells. Groundbreaking technology can treat colon cancer by converting cancer cells into a state resembling normal colon cells without killing them, thus avoiding side effects. This study was done in mice.
https://news.kaist.ac.kr/newsen/html/news/?mode=V&mng_no=42710&
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People with multiple sclerosis (MS), having a COVID-19 infection is not associated with worsening MS symptoms or disability, study finds
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1068991
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Putting holiday leftovers in the freezer extends shelf life & may put a dent in the US tendency to throw away edible food, a study suggests. National survey data showed a link between home freezing & less total food waste, & over half of consumers reported buying frozen items to avoid tossing food.
https://news.osu.edu/how-the-freezer-factors-into-lowering-food-waste/?utm_campaign=omc_science-medicine_fy25&utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=social
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Middle children are more cooperative than their siblings, study suggests - After decades of debate, one of largest ever studies on birth order suggests it does actually make a difference.
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2024/dec/23/middle-children-are-more-cooperative-than-their-siblings-study-suggests
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Massive spending on toxic content moderation fails to address polarization—new research shows social media companies should give users more control and empower exploration.
https://link-springer-com.utrechtuniversity.idm.oclc.org/article/10.1007/s44206-024-00154-7
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Wearables reveal happiest times to sleep: research finds links between mood, depression, and circadian rhythm disruptions in a study conducted using 2,077 Fitbits over four months
https://news.umich.edu/getting-in-sync-wearables-reveal-happiest-times-to-sleep/
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New research characterised in detail how tea bags release millions of nanoplastics and microplastics when infused. The study shows for the first time the capacity of these particles to be absorbed by human intestinal cells, and are thus able to reach the bloodstream and spread throughout the body.
https://www.uab.cat/web/newsroom/news-detail/-1345830290613.html?detid=1345940427095
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Drinking tea and coffee linked to lower risk of head and neck cancer in study - Research finds people who have more than 4 coffees a day have 17% lower chance of head and neck cancers.
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2024/dec/23/drinking-tea-and-coffee-linked-to-lower-risk-of-head-and-neck-cancer-in-study
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First dual chamber leadless pacemaker implanted in a child | AVEIR dual chamber device is different from traditional pacemakers in part because it has no leads or cords and is absorbed by the heart, and is 10 times smaller than a traditional pacemaker
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1068998
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