It’s not just what you say – it’s also how you say it | Study found how the brain doesn’t just process sounds, it transforms subtle changes in pitch, known as prosody, into meaningful linguistic information that guides how humans understand emphasis, intent and focus in conversation.
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1075245
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Harsh parenting in childhood may alter brain development and lead to behavioral issues in girls
https://www.psypost.org/harsh-parenting-in-childhood-may-alter-brain-development-and-lead-to-behavioral-issues-in-girls/
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Chewing different materials affects the brain and a new study found that chewing on wood (wooden tongue depressors), compared to chewing gum, led to a significant increase in a natural brain antioxidant called glutathione, and better performance on memory tasks.
https://www.psypost.org/chewing-wood-may-boost-memory-and-brain-antioxidants-study-finds/
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People who have been to an emergency department or hospitalised after using hallucinogens such as ketamine, psilocybin, LSD, and MDMA are at a 2.6-fold higher risk of dying of any cause over the next five years. Note that this type of study can't show hallucinogens caused this increased risk.
https://www.scimex.org/newsfeed/people-needing-emergency-care-after-hallucinogen-use-are-at-a-higher-risk-of-death
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Carl Jung's 1904 description of "manic mood" may have actually been adult ADHD. This points to the relevance of emotional dysregulation in the presentation of ADHD.
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/10870547251319077
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Narcissism is linked to online aggression toward celebrities (individuals who achieved something significant or with higher status) due to feelings of “relative deprivation”. Celebrities are seen as a threat to self-esteem, and narcissists engage in online aggression to restore their self-esteem.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/in-one-lifespan/202502/understanding-online-aggression
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Researchers estimated the lifetimes of of various household appliances owned in Norway between 1940 and 2022. The lifetimes of fridges, freezes, dryers, and dishwashers didn't significantly change, but the lifetimes of washing machines and ovens fell by 8.6 and 9.3 years.
https://www.realclearscience.com/blog/2025/03/01/do_household_appliances_really_not_last_as_long_as_they_used_to_1093575.html
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Ergothioneine, an amino acid found in mushrooms and beans, supports mitochondrial function by directly activating a key enzyme involved in energy production and respiration. This study provides direct proof of how this amino acid protects against neurodegenerative diseases.
https://www.cell.com/cell-metabolism/abstract/S1550-4131(25)00024-5
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New biosensor powers itself, detects and kills bacteria to make water safe | The biosensor uses an enzyme-based biofuel cell, antibodies called aptamers and a bacterial elimination mechanism to make water decontamination faster and easier.
https://advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/adfm.202420480
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Eating more fish linked to slower disease progression for multiple sclerosis patients
https://www.scimex.org/newsfeed/eating-more-fish-linked-to-slower-disease-progression-for-multiple-sclerosis-patients
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Better-glass breakthrough achieved using just sound and salt | The brand-new method may lead to glass made without the use of harsh chemicals for self-cleaning windshields, germ-busting surfaces, or maybe even better beer.
https://newatlas.com/materials/better-glass-ultrasound/
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Parenting more children is linked to increased brain connectivity in areas that typically decline with age, suggesting parenthood may help protect against brain aging. The effect was seen in both mothers and fathers, indicating that caregiving experience contributes to these brain benefits.
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1075037
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Rice researchers develop efficient lithium extraction method, setting stage for sustainable EV battery supply chains | Near-perfect lithium selectivity was demonstrated by repurposing solid-state electrolytes (SSEs) as membrane materials for aqueous lithium extraction.
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1075418
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Top global persistent methane sources mapped. South Sudan Sudd wetland 4.5 million tonnes per year. Turkmenistan coast oil and gas 3.5. Argentina Ibera wetland 3.3. China Liaoning other anthropogenic sources 2.9.
https://www.esa.int/Applications/Observing_the_Earth/Copernicus/Sentinel-5P/Top_10_persistent_methane_sources
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Psilocybin increases emotional empathy in depressed individuals, study finds | These improvements lasted for at least two weeks after treatment.
https://www.psypost.org/psilocybin-increases-emotional-empathy-in-depressed-individuals-study-finds/
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A western dietary pattern during pregnancy is associated with neurodevelopmental disorders in childhood and adolescence. Research found significant associations with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism diagnoses
https://www.nature.com/articles/s42255-025-01230-z
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Fast Radio Burst Unexpectedly Traced Back to A Tiny, Faint Dwarf Galaxy Seemingly More Than Halfway Across the Observable Universe
https://www.sciencealert.com/fast-radio-burst-traced-back-to-the-last-place-we-expected?utm_source=reddit_post
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Earlier, warmer springs are causing plants in the Northern Hemisphere to reach peak photosynthesis sooner, which may limit their ability to absorb carbon later in the season.
https://www.nature.com/articles/s43247-025-02104-8
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Chronic diseases misdiagnosed as psychosomatic can lead to long term damage to physical and mental wellbeing, study finds
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1074887
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A transition to a glacial state in 10,000 years’ time is very unlikely to happen because human emissions of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere have already diverted the climate from its natural course, with longer-term impacts into the future
https://news.ucsb.edu/2025/021777/scientists-match-earths-ice-age-cycles-orbital-shifts
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A healthy diet in early pregnancy supports the child's motor development at the age of 5–6 years. Higher maternal body fat mass, on the other hand, has an adverse effect on the child's motor development.
https://www.utu.fi/en/news/press-release/lifestyle-choices-during-pregnancy-can-impact-childs-motor-development-up-to-the
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Lack of TikTok self-control strongly predicts bedtime procrastination: when teenagers and young adults experience a sense of failing to control their TikTok use, especially when it gets in the way of other responsibilities, they are significantly more likely to postpone going to bed.
https://www.psypost.org/lack-of-tiktok-self-control-strongly-predicts-bedtime-procrastination/
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Cannabinoid receptors may be why only some people with chronic stress develop anxiety and depression. Scientists injected mice with genes in viruses that doubled the cannabinoid receptors in their brain. Baseline anxiety, and symptoms of anxiety and depression induced by social stress, were reduced.
https://pressroom.ulaval.ca/2025/02/27/scientists-discover-key-protein-in-resilience-to-stress-4c4d6aa5-3e31-4200-b498-621cc902a6d7
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A report on 5 emerging economies (China, Indonesia, Mexico, South Africa, India): People can leave poverty without leaving agriculture. Each generation has a better life than their parents did at the same age. But they do not have a better life than their parents do in the same year.
https://econweb.ucsd.edu/~pniehaus/papers/how_poverty_fell.pdf
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Plant-based diets considerably enhance glycemic management, cardiovascular health indicators, inflammatory markers, and quality of life for those with type 2 diabetes, randomized controlled trial finds
https://irabcs.com/ojs/article/view/66
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Narcissists feel ostracized more frequently than their less self-absorbed peers, according to research. This may stem not only from being shunned due to their personalities but from a tendency to misinterpret ambiguous social signals as exclusion.
https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2025/02/narcissists-feel-ostracized
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A new study reviews how climate scientists, journalists, and the public understand climate change—and where communication gaps persist. Ethical reporting of uncertainty is vital, but misinformation still clouds public trust.
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41599-025-04585-6
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Men experience faster Alzheimer’s progression after brain amyloid buildup - study found that while Alzheimer’s disease is more common in women, men tend to experience a quicker decline in brain health and cognitive abilities once the disease process begins.
https://www.psypost.org/men-experience-faster-alzheimers-progression-after-brain-amyloid-buildup/
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A systematic review of CS degree requirements of 250 programs worldwide finds only half offer a computing ethics class, and only a third require it
https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/3641554.3701824
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Police departments across the US tend to be more Republican-leaning than the communities they serve, according to a new study. However, despite this political imbalance, the research found little evidence that Republican and Democratic officers behave differently in similar on-the-job situations.
https://www.psypost.org/police-forces-lean-republican-but-partisan-politics-dont-greatly-influence-officer-actions/
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