A study of 351 pregnant women suggests that vitamin D levels in first trimester are associated with pregnancy outcomes.
https://www.technologynetworks.com/drug-discovery/news/first-trimester-vitamin-d-levels-may-impact-pregnancy-outcomes-395778
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Bonobos recognize when humans are ignorant, try to help | Study provides evidence that our relatives have a "theory of mind."
https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/02/bonobos-know-when-youre-clueless/
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Immigrant Background and Rape Conviction: A 21-Year Follow-Up Study in Sweden — findings reveal a strong link between immigrant background and rape convictions that remains after statistical adjustment
https://portal.research.lu.se/en/publications/immigrant-background-and-rape-conviction-a-21-year-follow-up-stud
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Let us spray: River dolphins launch pee streams into air | It's unclear why river dolphins do this, but it might serve some kind of social function.
https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/02/let-us-spray-river-dolphins-launch-pee-streams-into-air/
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New research finds that Americans in lower social class contexts perceive their contributions to society as less significant than those in higher social class contexts.
https://www.psypost.org/social-class-shapes-perceptions-of-societal-contribution/
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An omega-3 dose a day could slow ageing process, ‘healthspan’ trial finds. Daily gram of essential fatty acid leads to ‘three to four months rejuvenation of biological age’ over three years.
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2025/feb/03/an-omega-3-dose-a-day-could-slow-ageing-process-healthspan-trial-finds
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Quantum Experiment Reveals Light Existing in Dozens of Dimensions : ScienceAlert
https://www.sciencealert.com/quantum-experiment-reveals-light-exists-in-dozens-of-dimensions
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A study of postmortem brains shows an increase in the abundance of microplastics and nanoplastics in brain tissue.
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/plastic-human-brains-microplastics
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Electricity prices across Europe to stabilise if 2030 targets for renewable energy are met. Wholesale prices of electricity could fall by over a quarter on average across all countries in the study by decade’s end if they stick to current national renewables targets.
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/electricity-prices-across-europe-to-stabilise-if-2030-targets-for-renewable-energy-are-met-study
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Scientists identify that adults with ADHD have a significantly lower life expectancy than their neurotypical peers | Researchers found that men with diagnosed ADHD had 4.5 to nine years shaved off their life expectancy and women having their lives cut short by an estimated 6.5 to 11 years.
https://newatlas.com/adhd-autism/adhd-life-expectancy/
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Simulations of millimeter wave exposure on the human eye show that electromagnetic fields are concentrated near eyelashes and eyelids. Eyelashes have little effect on temperature changes, but the eyelid absorbs more radiation at higher frequencies.
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/bem.22526
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Mothers of twins face twice as higher risk of heart disease in the year after birth | People with twins with normal blood pressure twice as likely to have cardiovascular disease, while those with high blood pressure during pregnancy, the risk is eight times higher
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1072087
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A Cell study on pediatric cancer reveals how age and tumor type shape immune responses. T cell activity and inflammation correlate with mutation rates. Findings aim to advance precision immunotherapy, improving treatment for children with cancer.
https://www.cell.com/cell/fulltext/S0092-8674(24)01427-2
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Climate change increased the likelihood of wildfire disaster in highly exposed Los Angeles area - Combining models and observations, we find that human-induced warming from burning fossil fuels made the peak January FWI more intense, with an estimated 6% increase in intensity, and 35% more probable
https://www.worldweatherattribution.org/wp-content/uploads/WWA-scientific-report-LA-wildfires.pdf
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Study found that there was a substantial amount of disagreement about what constituted racism within each racial group in US.The level of disagreement within each racial group was just as high as the disagreement across all participants combined.
https://psycnet.apa.org/doi/10.1037/xge0001673
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Slow traffic, fast food: on days when highways are more congested, people are more likely to frequent fast food restaurants and less likely to grocery shop. A one standard deviation increase in traffic delay leads to a 1% increase in fast food visits, equivalent to 1.2 million more fast food visits.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0094119025000026
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A Spanish study of nearly 800 adolescents reveals that students who consume more ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have significantly lower grades in language, math, and English—highlighting diet quality as a key factor in academic success.
https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/3/524
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Lung cancer diagnoses on the rise among never-smokers worldwide. Research shows need for further studies into air pollution and other causal factors. Lung cancer in people who have never smoked cigarettes or tobacco is now estimated to be the fifth highest cause of cancer deaths worldwide.
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/feb/03/lung-cancer-never-smokers-rise-worldwide-air-pollution
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Among men in the US, prostate cancer is the most common cancer and second-leading cause of cancer deaths. The incidence of advanced prostate cancer in California rose markedly in the decade since doctors stopped routinely screening all men, and the findings reinforce the need for screening.
https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2025/01/429401/alarming-rise-rates-advanced-prostate-cancer-california
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Individuals who strongly endorse right-wing authoritarianism are more likely to view minority groups as a threat, according to new research.
https://www.psypost.org/right-wing-authoritarianism-linked-to-perceived-threat-from-minoritized-groups-but-national-context-matters/
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People prefer meat alternatives if they are significantly cheaper than real meat, study shows
https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2319016121
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Scientists discover that even mild COVID-19 can alter brain proteins linked to Alzheimer’s disease, potentially increasing dementia risk—raising urgent public health concerns.
https://www.imperial.ac.uk/news/260553/covid-19-linked-increase-biomarkers-abnormal-brain/
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New study finds no association between mobile phones (radio wave exposure) and various cancers including leukemia, lymphoma, thyroid and oral cavity cancers. This adds to evidence published last year that found no link between mobile phones and brain and other head cancers.
https://www.scimex.org/newsfeed/study-finds-no-association-between-mobile-phones-and-various-cancers
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Rising temperatures linked to increased risk of depression, study finds
https://www.psypost.org/rising-temperatures-linked-to-increased-risk-of-depression-study-finds/
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Standardized autism screening flags nearly 5 times more toddlers, often with milder symptoms. However, only 53% of families with children flagged via this screening tool pursued a free autism evaluation. Parents may not recognize the benefits of early diagnosis, highlighting a need for education.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/along-the-care-path/202501/what-happens-when-an-autism-screening-flags-more-mild-cases
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A new study predicts significant changes in the microbiomes of glacier-fed streams due to climate change. With glaciers shrinking, these ecosystems will likely see increased algal biomass and microbial diversity, enhancing overall stream health but possibly disrupting existing species dynamics.
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-56426-4
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Fungus-infected zombie spiders discovered in Northern Ireland
https://www.popsci.com/environment/zombie-spider-fungus/
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Oral contraceptive pill reduced risk of ovarian cancer by 26% among women who had ever used the Pill, and 43% for women who used the Pill after age 45. Women who had given birth to 2 or more children had 39% reduced risk of developing ovarian cancer compared to those who had not had children.
https://www.scimex.org/newsfeed/could-the-contraceptive-pill-reduce-risk-of-ovarian-cancer
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People who use psychedelic substances may experience less anxiety about death. This reduced fear is not directly caused by the drugs, but by experiences of transcending death. These experiences involve a sense of continuity beyond physical death, either through spiritual beliefs or a lasting legacy.
https://www.psypost.org/psychedelic-use-linked-to-lower-fear-of-death-through-enhanced-transcendence-beliefs/
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Neuroimaging study links anhedonia to altered brain connectivity. Anhedonia is the inability to experience pleasure or enjoyment from activities that were once found enjoyable, such as hobbies, social interactions, or food
https://www.psypost.org/neuroimaging-study-links-anhedonia-to-altered-brain-connectivity/
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