Short bursts of physical activity can cut women’s risk of heart attack by as much as 33 percent
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/heart-exercise-physical-activity-women
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Parasites that cause the deadly illness known as sleeping sickness can spread beyond their native Africa as a result of mutations to key genes, a study shows.
https://www.ed.ac.uk/news/genes-linked-to-deadly-parasites-spread-beyond-africa-identified
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AI predicts that most of the world will see temperatures rise to 3C much faster than previously expected. Most land regions will likely surpass the critical 1.5°C threshold by 2040 or earlier. Similarly, several regions are on track to exceed the 3.0°C threshold by 2060—sooner than anticipated.
https://ioppublishing.org/news/ai-predicts-that-most-of-the-world-will-see-temperatures-rise-to-3c-much-faster-than-previously-expected/
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Biologists have shown that several species of fruit fly have stolen a successful defense (horizontal gene transfer) from bacteria to survive predation by parasitic wasps.
https://news.berkeley.edu/2024/12/23/fly-vs-wasp-stealing-a-defense-move-helps-thwart-a-predator/
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New method of scanning lungs is able to show the effects of treatment on lung function in real time: Perfluoropropane gas can be safely breathed in and out by patients, and then scans taken to look at where in the lungs the gas has reached.
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1068930
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Edison bulb-like tech creates twisted light 100 times brighter than before | Twisted light can do wonders not just for humans but also for machines.
https://newatlas.com/science/twisted-light-edison-bulb/
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Stanford scientists transform ubiquitous skin bacterium into a cream vaccine
https://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2024/12/skin-bacteria-vaccine.html
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Eyelashes are designed to expel liquid and preserve clear vision. They consist of a hydrophobic, curved, and flexible fiber array with surface micro-ratchets and a macro-curvature resembling the Brachistochrone curve, allowing them to rapidly and directionally expel incoming liquid
https://english.cas.cn/newsroom/research_news/chem/202412/t20241219_895307.shtml
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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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Metformin improves depressive symptoms in type 2 diabetes patients over 24 weeks, study finds | Patients receiving metformin demonstrated a significant decrease in depression scores, dropping from an average of 16.01 at baseline to 12.75 at week 24.
https://www.psypost.org/metformin-improves-depressive-symptoms-in-type-2-diabetes-patients-over-24-weeks-study-finds/
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According to a new study, men with higher levels of wellbeing before becoming fathers are less likely to experience depression after their child’s birth. The research underscores the importance of preventative mental health strategies for fathers-to-be.
https://www.psypost.org/study-highlights-protective-role-of-pre-conception-wellbeing-for-new-fathers/
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Experiments show that ants collectively outperform individual ants in tasks like the piano-movers puzzle. Human groups, however, only surpass individuals when communication is efficient. Simple minds enjoy scalability while complex brains require extensive communication to cooperate efficiently.
https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2414274121
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A new study found that atogepant, a migraine prevention drug, reduces migraine days and improves daily function within 4 weeks, offering hope for faster relief for sufferers.
https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000210212
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Sexualized self-presentation is prevalent on mobile dating apps, particularly in profile pictures, according to research. The most common visual indicator was sexualized facial expressions. Women were more likely than men to display sexualized visual cues.
https://www.psypost.org/sexualized-self-presentation-dominates-visuals-on-dating-apps-linked-to-negative-body-image/
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Adding sweetener to coffee enhances ‘night-owl’ effects of caffeine. Mice that had consumed caffeine-sweetener mix experienced a very long “free-running” sleep-wake period of 26-30 hours, and some even switched from a nocturnal circadian rhythm to daytime-based one, even when in persistent darkness.
https://www.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/en/news/87701
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Scientists Have Confirmed the Existence of a Third Form of Magnetism
https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/a63204830/third-form-of-magnetism/
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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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