New research has shown how boys being overweight in early childhood or having chickenpox or another infectious disease in infancy may increase their risk of having chronic disease in later life
https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/new-study-shows-link-between-childhood-health-and-risk-of-disease-in-men-in-later-life
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First complete ancient Egyptian DNA genome reveals his occupation: « The analysis shows an 80 percent genetic link to North Africa. »
https://www.popsci.com/science/ancient-egypt-dna/
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Drones reveal extreme coral mortality after bleaching | Research reveals coral mortality rates rose to 92% after last year’s bleaching event at Lizard Island on Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1090038
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Increasing plant diversity (≥30 plant foods/wk) reduced symptom burden, shifted the gut microbiome toward beneficial metabolite production, and resulted in a substantial reduction in potential renal acid load of 47% for adults with chronic kidney disease cross-over, randomized controlled trial finds
https://journals.lww.com/cjasn/abstract/2025/05000/high_diversity_plant_based_diet_and_gut.7.aspx
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Dog and cat ownership was associated with slower cognitive decline; bird and fish ownership showed no such association. These findings suggest that dog and cat ownership might act as a protective factor aiding to slow down cognitive decline, thus contributing to healthy cognitive ageing.
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-03727-9
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A decade of clean air policies cut coal-burning in North China. But winter haze now includes more pollution from burning biomass, especially in rural areas.
https://www.nature.com/articles/s43247-025-02487-8
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A massive study across 19 countries found that belief in conspiracies and distrust in government best predict COVID-19 vaccine refusal, more than fear of side effects or lack of curiosity.
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41599-025-05267-z
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MAGA Republicans are twice as likely to strongly/very strongly agree that a civil war is coming, and triple more likely to believe it is needed, compared to non-MAGA, non-Republicans. People who are authoritarian or racist were also more likely to expect a civil war, and that it is needed.
https://www.psypost.org/despite-political-tensions-belief-in-an-impending-u-s-civil-war-remains-low/
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A 31-year satellite study shows sharp rises in meltwater from Greenland and East Antarctica, regions once too cold are now hotspots. This could speed up sea-level rise and threaten ice shelf stability.
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41558-025-02364-4
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Girls are better than boys at detecting their own ADHD symptoms. Boys tended to self-report fewer ADHD symptoms compared to reports by their parents and clinicians. In contrast, girls’ self-reported ADHD symptoms did not differ from ratings provided by their parents and clinicians.
https://www.psypost.org/girls-are-better-than-boys-at-detecting-their-own-adhd-symptoms/
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When hospitals close in rural areas in the US, voters do not punish Republicans for it. Instead, rural voters who lost hospitals were roughly 5–10 percentage points more likely to vote Republican in subsequent elections and express lower approval of state Democrats and the Affordable Care Act.
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11109-024-10000-8
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Research has found that people who stick closely to Mediterranean or MIND-style diets -- rich in olive oil, fish, nuts, berries, and leafy green -- can reduce their risk of dementia by as much as 28 percent.
https://www.koreabiomed.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=28125
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Certain sounds associated with illness—like coughing and sniffling—may interfere with learning by distracting people during educational tasks. The human brain may be particularly sensitive to cues that signal the presence of disease, which could divert attention away from other tasks.
https://www.psypost.org/these-common-sounds-can-impair-your-learning-according-to-new-psychology-research/
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Cutting just 10% of meat from American diets could reduce groundwater nitrate levels by up to 20%, a new study finds. This shift may also cut fertilizer use by 3.4%, slash manure output by 10.7%, and lower water consumption by 4.5%, boosting environmental health.
https://www.nature.com/articles/s43016-025-01188-x
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Rare wooden tools from Stone Age China reveal plant-based lifestyle of ancient lakeside humans. Ancient wooden tools found at a site in Gantangqing in are approximately 300,000 years old. Wooden tools more than even 50,000 years old are virtually absent outside Africa and western Eurasia.
https://theconversation.com/rare-wooden-tools-from-stone-age-china-reveal-plant-based-lifestyle-of-ancient-lakeside-humans-260204
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Termites can produce Hydrogen, e.g 2 Million Sand Termites can produce 660 L per day
https://www.the-microbiologist.com/features/termite-hydrogen-a-wildcard-in-the-fight-against-climate-change/5811.article
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New study found that people living in democratic societies tend to score higher on benevolent personality traits like empathy, kindness, and belief in human goodness while authoritarian nations saw higher levels of manipulative, narcissistic, and callous traits—known collectively as the “dark triad.
https://www.psypost.org/scientists-are-uncovering-more-and-more-unsettling-facts-about-our-politics/
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New research warns against trusting AI for moral guidance, revealing that these systems are not only biased towards inaction but are so easily manipulated by a question's phrasing
https://www.psypost.org/new-research-reveals-hidden-biases-in-ais-moral-advice/
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Processed meat can cause health issues, even in tiny amounts. Eating just one hot dog a day increased type 2 diabetes risk by 11%. It also raised the risk of colorectal cancer by 7%. According to the researcher, there may be no such thing as a “safe amount” of processed meat consumption.
https://www.earth.com/news/processed-meat-can-cause-health-issues-even-in-tiny-amounts/
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Couples who have frequent sex report greater relationship and life satisfaction. But forcing more sex, especially when it feels like a chore rather than a genuine desire, can have downsides. The relationship happiness boost from sex seems to plateau at about once a week.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/intimately-connected/202507/does-more-sex-equal-relationship-bliss
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New IIHS measurement technique points to growth in vehicle blind zones | Longitudinal Analysis of Forward Blind Zone Changes in Popular Vehicle Models (1997–2023)
https://www.iihs.org/news/detail/new-iihs-measurement-technique-points-to-growth-in-vehicle-blind-zones
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Frequent nightmares triple the risk of early death and accelerates ageing | Imperial News
https://www.imperial.ac.uk/news/265753/frequent-nightmares-triple-risk-early-death/
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A study of 320 million records shows extreme heat cuts milk yields by up to 10 percent, with lasting effects. Even with modern cooling, losses remain. Climate adaptation in farming has real limits.
https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.adw4780
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Study finds ship traffic in shallow waters releases high and underestimated methane emissions, a greenhouse gas 27 times more potent than CO₂, with current measurement methods largely overlooking this significant and unexpected source.
https://www.nature.com/articles/s43247-025-02344-8
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Ozempic-Like Drugs Could Treat Chronic Migraines, Trial Finds
https://www.sciencealert.com/ozempic-like-drugs-could-treat-chronic-migraines-trial-finds
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Heading A Soccer Ball Alters Brain Chemistry. MRI scans of soccer players reveal that heading subtly alters chemistry and nerve function in the brain, and causes slightly elevated levels of proteins that have been associated with brain injury
https://www.powershealth.org/about-us/newsroom/health-library/2025/06/25/heading-a-soccer-ball-alters-brain-chemistry-study-says
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Cool is cool wherever you are: cool personality traits are surprisingly similar across cultures, study finds
https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2025/06/cool-personality-traits-across-cultures
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A new UK study shows people from many ethnic minority groups faced higher death rates and heart problems after COVID-19, even into the Omicron era.
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-025-59951-4
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Americans burdened by student loan debt are not retreating from the political process. A new study finds that individuals with student loan debt are more likely to vote, donate to candidates, and participate in other forms of political action than their counterparts without student loan debt.
https://www.psypost.org/student-loan-debt-doesnt-deter-civic-engagement-it-may-actually-drive-it-new-research-suggests/
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Researchers find “forever chemicals” PFAS impact the developing male brain - Early life exposure to PFHxA may increase anxiety-related behaviors and memory deficits in male mice. This sensitivity may be why males are more often diagnosed with neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism and ADHD.
https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/news/publications/neuroscience/researchers-find-forever-chemicals-impact-the-developing-male-brain
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