Subway systems are uncomfortably hot — and worsening. As above-ground temperatures rise, below-ground thermal complaints increase. London’s Underground hit 47°C inside its tunnels in 2008, a figure that exceeded the highest surface temperature ever recorded in the city, which reached 40.2°C (104°F)
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1118943
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Mosquitoes that have been designed to carry vaccines in their saliva have been used to inoculate bats against the rabies and Nipah viruses. Scientists are investigating whether this technique could stop such viruses from ‘spilling over’ from bats to people.
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-00795-3
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Breast cancer patients who rely only on alternative medicine are ~4× more likely to die
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2845669
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44 sedentary overweight and obese women were randomized to low, moderate, or high-intensity walking with a whole-food, plant-based diet for 8 weeks. All groups lost weight; moderate intensity elicited the largest reductions in total body mass (−11%), fat mass (−26%), and percent body fat (−17%).
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12840797/
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Drinking two to three cups of coffee a day might be the sweet spot for lowering the risk of anxiety and depression. New analysis reveals that moderate coffee consumption is linked to better mental health, while drinking excessive amounts may reverse those benefits.
https://www.psypost.org/two-to-three-cups-of-coffee-a-day-may-protect-your-mental-health/
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Adults who become physically fitter over a few months experience a larger spike in BDNF, a brain boosting molecule, after a single workout. This enhanced chemical response may help explain how regular physical activity supports higher level thinking and focus.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0006899326001125?via%3Dihub
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Cannabis doesn't just blur memories—it can reshape them. A new study found THC makes people significantly more likely to "remember" words that were never presented (false memories) and struggle with daily tasks like remembering appointments, regardless of whether the dose was 20mg or 40mg.
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/02698811261416079
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Misophonia is strongly linked to a higher risk of mental health and auditory disorders.
https://www.psypost.org/misophonia-is-strongly-linked-to-a-higher-risk-of-mental-health-and-auditory-disorders/
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Teen Sleep Deprivation Rises Despite Screen Time Not Being Primary Cause
https://factide.com/teen-sleep-deprivation-rises-despite-screen-time-not-being-primary-cause/
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Massive global study links the habit of forgiving others to better overall well-being
https://www.psypost.org/massive-global-study-links-the-habit-of-forgiving-others-to-better-overall-well-being/
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Recreational drugs can more than double risk of stroke, study suggests. Medical data from 100m people shows risk 122% higher for amphetamine users, 96% higher for cocaine and 37% higher for cannabis.
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/mar/08/recreational-drugs-can-more-than-double-the-risk-of-stroke-study-suggests
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Engineers demonstrate new process that 'hides' data in natural heat radiation, creating a covert communications method that is almost impossible to intercept or hack
https://www.unsw.edu.au/newsroom/news/2026/03/New-negative-light-technology-hides-data-transfers-in-plain-sight?utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=social
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In Alzheimer’s disease, glutamate excitotoxicity which can damage neurons through chronic activation is exacerbated by deficiency of ABCA7, the second strongest genetic risk factor for the disease. The findings highlight ABCA7 and glutamate–GABA signaling as potential therapeutic targets.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0301008226000171
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Study finds childhood trauma doesn't inevitably lead to poor outcomes in adulthood, and that many people who experience adversity thrive for decades afterwards
https://www.unsw.edu.au/newsroom/news/2026/03/childhood-trauma-doesnt-determine-your-future?utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=social
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Supportive relationships are linked to positive personality changes. They also showed slight increases in agreeableness, conscientiousness, and openness to experience.
https://www.psypost.org/supportive-relationships-are-linked-to-positive-personality-changes/
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Study finds cannabis vape users may develop cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome sooner than smokers
https://www.sfgate.com/cannabis/article/vaping-chs-scromiting-syndrome-22063910.php
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Texas migrant buses boosted Donald Trump’s vote share in targeted cities. Research shows that the arrival of migrant buses amplified voters’ fears about crime and immigration, pushing swing voters toward the Republican ticket and driving higher turnout among conservative voters.
https://www.psypost.org/texas-migrant-buses-boosted-donald-trumps-vote-share-in-targeted-cities/
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Colon cancer now leading cause of cancer deaths under 50 in US
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/12/colon-cancer-leading-deaths
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Failed experiment by Cambridge scientists leads to surprise drug development breakthrough. Scientists have developed a new way to alter complex drug molecules using light rather than toxic chemicals – a discovery that could accelerate and improve how medicines are designed and made.
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1119254
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People with “dark” personality traits see the world as fundamentally meaningless. In other words, these individuals tended to view the world as less pleasurable, less stable, less regenerative, and less meaningful.
https://www.psypost.org/people-with-dark-personality-traits-see-the-world-as-fundamentally-meaningless/
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Undigested fruit sugar is linked to increased anxiety and inflammation: The research suggests that unabsorbed fructose alters the community of bacteria in the digestive tract, which then triggers immune responses that can affect the brain. Study was done using healthy male humans and mouse models.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0889159125004635
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Chickpeas Grown in Simulated Moon Dirt Produced Viable Seeds With a Fungal Assist. It turns out that the plants didn’t just sprout. They flowered and produced harvestable seeds.
https://www.zmescience.com/space/chickpeas-grown-in-simulated-moon-dirt-produced-viable-seeds-with-a-fungal-assist/
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Brain scans reveal how ketamine quickly lifts severe depression
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41380-026-03510-w
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Open-plan offices increase risk of workplace bullying compared with employees having their own office space. Employers justify open-plans to encourage creative interactions, but research shows that open-plan offices do not promote health, job satisfaction or productivity.
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1118481
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Neuroscientists have pinpointed a potential biological signature for psychopathy
https://www.psypost.org/neuroscientists-have-pinpointed-a-potential-biological-signature-for-psychopathy/
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Cancer is a major cause of death in domestic cats, but their cancer genes are not well understood. Researchers sequenced genes from 493 tumors across 13 feline cancer types, revealing the cat oncogenome and similarities with human cancer mutations.
https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.ady6651?utm_campaign=ScienceMagazine&utm_medium=ownedSocial&utm_source=twitter
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Eating ultra-processed foods is not linked to faster mental decline, study finds. Findings help clarify the complex relationship between what people eat and how their brains change over time.
https://www.psypost.org/eating-ultra-processed-foods-is-not-linked-to-faster-mental-decline-study-finds/
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Higher dietary protein intake is associated with increased likelihood of metabolic syndrome reversal in a population study.
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-026-38655-9
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The COVID-19 pandemic may have interfered with young children’s (2,5 to 6,5 years) ability to stay focused, regulate their behavior, and adapt to new situations
https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/pandemic-disruptions-tied-changes-executive-function-progress-young-children
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Hypocrisy and intolerance drive religious doubt among college students
https://www.psypost.org/hypocrisy-and-intolerance-drive-religious-doubt-among-college-students/
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