Study about the crash risk of cyclists and impact of cyclists infrastructure, and autonomous vehicles.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0001457525000090
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Single-cell protein production from CO2 and electricity with a recirculating anaerobic-aerobic bioprocess
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666498425000031
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New study shows that in the Northeast, 50% of Adult Ticks Carry Lyme Disease
https://home.dartmouth.edu/news/2025/01/northeast-50-adult-ticks-carry-lyme-disease
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Scientists Stick QR Codes On Bees To Track Their Flight Patterns
https://techcrawlr.com/scientists-stick-qr-codes-on-bees-to-track-their-flight-patterns/
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Previous research evidence has shown that physical activity contributes to mental well-being. However, recent findings suggest that mental well-being can also help maintain a physically active lifestyle. Mental well-being and physical activity may thus form a positive cycle.
https://www.jyu.fi/en/news/mental-well-being-and-physical-activity-can-form-a-positive-cycle
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Study of people who participated in peyote ceremonies revealed reduced drug and alcohol misuse, new perspectives on life, improved mental health, and enhanced physical health. They attributed these to improved ability to endure challenges, brain rewiring, and deeper connection with spiritual selves.
https://www.psypost.org/participants-report-improved-mental-health-and-personal-transformation-after-peyote-rituals/
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Combination of dual-targeted therapies and chemotherapy shows high response rates in BRAF-mutated metastatic colorectal cancer: Clinical trial finds 60.9% overall response rate (ORR) with combination of encorafenib, cetuximab and mFOLFOX6 compared to 40% with standard-of-care (SOC) treatment.
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1071678
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Scientists discover microbes in Amazonian peatlands that could influence climate change | Unknown family of microbes adapted to the peatlands could have a dual role in the carbon cycle, either stabilizing carbon for long-term storage or releasing it into the atmosphere as greenhouse gases
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1071697
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Engineered Probiotics: Modified Lactococcus lactis Strain Revealed As Promising Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease
https://neurospan.org/engineered-probiotics-modified-lactococcus-lactis-strain-revealed-as-promising-therapy-for-parkinsons-disease/
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There is an insect in French Polynesia called Pseudoloxops kamalaharrisae, named after former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris
https://academic.oup.com/isd/article/8/5/1/7769620?login=false#482568773:~:text=This%20species%20is%20named%20in%20honor%20of%20the%20Vice%20President%20of%20the%20United%20States%20Kamala%20Harris
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Neurofeedback offers minimal improvements for ADHD symptoms | A systematic review and meta-analysis has found no evidence that neurofeedback meaningfully improves ADHD symptoms at the group level.
https://www.psypost.org/neurofeedback-offers-minimal-improvements-for-adhd-symptoms/
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Fascinating study links depression symptoms to effort-based decision-making patterns
https://www.psypost.org/fascinating-study-links-depression-symptoms-to-effort-based-decision-making-patterns/
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Gender dysphoria diagnoses among children in England rise fiftyfold over 10 years. Study of GP records finds prevalence rose from one in 60,000 in 2011 to one in 1,200 in 2021 – but numbers still low overall.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jan/24/children-england-gender-dysphoria-diagnosis-rise
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Ultrahigh Specific Strength by Bayesian Optimization of Carbon Nanolattices. Researchers have used machine learning to design nano-architected materials that have the strength of carbon steel but the lightness of Styrofoam.
https://news.engineering.utoronto.ca/strong-as-steel-light-as-foam-machine-learning-and-nano-3d-printing-produce-breakthrough-high-performance-nano-architected-materials/
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A study shows that cancer cells can transfer their defective mitochondria to the body's immune cells and weaken them, thus evading the body's immune response.
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-00176-2#ref-CR2
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Webb telescope's largest study of universe expansion confirms challenge to cosmic theory: « The findings offer a crucial cross-check for previous Hubble Space Telescope measurements of the universe's mysterious expansion. »
https://hub.jhu.edu/2024/12/09/webb-telescope-hubble-tension-universe-expansion/
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Niceness is a distinct psychological trait and linked to heightened happiness. It is defined as treating others in a warm and friendly manner, ensuring their well-being. Importantly, for behavior to be considered “niceness,” it must not be motivated by the expectation of gaining something in return.
https://www.psypost.org/niceness-is-a-distinct-psychological-trait-and-linked-to-heightened-happiness/
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Exploring decision making in people with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Researchers focused on two measures, delay discounting and risk tolerance.
https://www.psychologicalscience.org/news/2025-jan-decision-making-ocd.html
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Genetically Engineered Fungi to Eliminate Malaria Mosquitoes
https://aware.md/genetically-engineered-fungi-to-eliminate-malaria-mosquitoes/
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Researchers map the brain's self-healing abilities after stroke. The brain attempts to repair damage following a stroke using its own repair cells. However, their work is often hindered by inflammation.
https://www.sdu.dk/en/om-sdu/fakulteterne/sundhedsvidenskab/nyheder-2025/hjernen-efter-slagtilfaelde
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A recent study demonstrates that the remobilization of nitrogen from vegetative parts to grains initiates leaf senescence and is closely correlated with the expression of autophagy-related genes
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jia.2024.12.024
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Mental well-being and physical activity can form a positive cycle - Positive affect contributed to physical activity during COVID restrictions. In contrast, depressive feelings were linked to lower physical activity. This suggests mental well-being can help maintain a physically active lifestyle.
https://www.jyu.fi/en/news/mental-well-being-and-physical-activity-can-form-a-positive-cycle
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Sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) taxes were associated with reduced BMI among the young adults who consumed the most sugary drinks, finds study that analyzed data of 1 04,4 272 people 4 to 6 years after tax implementation in California.
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2829505
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Myth busted: Healthy habits take longer than 21 days to set in - In the first systematic review of its kind, researchers found that new habits can begin forming within about two months (median of 59–66 days) but can take up to 335 days to establish.
https://www.unisa.edu.au/media-centre/Releases/2025/myth-busted-healthy-habits-take-longer-than-21-days-to-set-in/
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Maladaptive daydreaming may mask ADHD symptoms, delaying diagnosis until adulthood
https://www.psypost.org/maladaptive-daydreaming-may-mask-adhd-symptoms-delaying-diagnosis-until-adulthood/
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A therapeutic vaccine targeting HPV16 induced regression in high-grade precancerous cervical lesion. If left untreated, one-third progress to cervical cancer in 10 years and half in 30 years. At least half of patients with precancerous lesions may be able to omit surgery and its complications.
https://www.aacr.org/about-the-aacr/newsroom/news-releases/a-therapeutic-hpv-vaccine-could-eliminate-precancerous-cervical-lesions/
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Research found that screen time during early childhood is predictive of the skills that children have on arrival to school, and the dramatic rise in screen use over recent years may partially explain why school readiness has been declining over recent years
https://www.netmums.com/child/toddlers-allowed-90-mins-of-screen-time-per-day-are-falling-behind-new-study-shows
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Long-Life Aluminum Ion Batteries. Large batteries for long-term storage of solar and wind power are key to integrating abundant and renewable energy sources. Researchers have designed a cost-effective and environment-friendly aluminum-ion (Al-ion) battery.
https://www.acs.org/pressroom/presspacs/2025/january/new-design-makes-aluminum-batteries-last-longer.html
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Uncontrolled rocket debris falling back to Earth poses a small, but serious risk to planes, especially over busy areas like Europe or Asia. There's a 26% chance each year of airspace being disrupted.
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-024-84001-2
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New drug shows promise in restoring vision for people with nerve damage: Drug, LL-341070, enhanced mices brain's ability to repair damaged myelin— the protective sheath around nerve fibers
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1071701
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