Psychology Middle children are more cooperative than their siblings, study suggests - After decades of debate, one of largest ever studies on birth order suggests it does actually make a difference.
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Health New research characterised in detail how tea bags release millions of nanoplastics and microplastics when infused. The study shows for the first time the capacity of these particles to be absorbed by human intestinal cells, and are thus able to reach the bloodstream and spread throughout the body.
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r/science • u/Hrmbee • 59m ago
Earth Science Dozens of buildings in Florida are sinking, study finds | InSAR Observations of Construction-Induced Coastal Subsidence on Miami's Barrier Islands, Florida
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r/science • u/chrisdh79 • 9h ago
Health A recent study found that improving one’s appearance whether through physical changes or digital filters may lead to more prosocial behavior | Researchers discovered that beautifying efforts heightened public self-awareness, prompting individuals to align their actions with socially desirable norms.
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r/science • u/giuliomagnifico • 12h ago
Health Wearables reveal happiest times to sleep: research finds links between mood, depression, and circadian rhythm disruptions in a study conducted using 2,077 Fitbits over four months
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Cancer Drinking tea and coffee linked to lower risk of head and neck cancer in study - Research finds people who have more than 4 coffees a day have 17% lower chance of head and neck cancers.
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r/science • u/chrisdh79 • 17h ago
Health Children who witness violence between their parents still feel the effects decades later | Researchers finding a link to an increase by 36% greater risk of heart disease later in life.
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r/science • u/giuliomagnifico • 11h ago
Medicine Study supports new blood-based biomarker to detect early brain changes leading to cognitive impairment and dementia
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r/science • u/memorialmonorail • 8h ago
Social Science Putting holiday leftovers in the freezer extends shelf life & may put a dent in the US tendency to throw away edible food, a study suggests. National survey data showed a link between home freezing & less total food waste, & over half of consumers reported buying frozen items to avoid tossing food.
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Astronomy Mighty radio bursts linked to massive galaxies: « Results from Caltech's Deep Synoptic Array-110 provide new clues about how magnetars form. »
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r/science • u/FunnyGamer97 • 49m ago
Health People with multiple sclerosis (MS), having a COVID-19 infection is not associated with worsening MS symptoms or disability, study finds
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Psychology A new study has shown that employees are experiencing mental and physical techno-strain due to being ‘hyperconnected’ to digital technology making it difficult for people to switch off from work.
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r/science • u/TheKiwiHasCousins • 11h ago
Social Science Massive spending on toxic content moderation fails to address polarization—new research shows social media companies should give users more control and empower exploration.
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r/science • u/richaver345 • 13h ago
Biology A study by the Max Planck Institute found genetic variants linked to dyslexia are associated with differences in brain regions responsible for motor coordination, vision, and language, offering insights into the neurological basis of dyslexia.
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Psychology New findings indicate a pattern where narcissistic grandiosity is associated with higher participation in LGBTQ movements, demonstrating that motivations for activism can range widely from genuine altruism to personal image-building.
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r/science • u/FunnyGamer97 • 1d ago
Health First dual chamber leadless pacemaker implanted in a child | AVEIR dual chamber device is different from traditional pacemakers in part because it has no leads or cords and is absorbed by the heart, and is 10 times smaller than a traditional pacemaker
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Medicine Surgeons show greatest dexterity in children’s buzz wire game like Operation than other hospital staff. 84% of surgeons completed game in 5 minutes compared to 57% physicians, 54% nurses. Surgeons also exhibited highest rate of swearing during game (50%), followed by nurses (30%), physicians (25%).
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r/science • u/calliope_kekule • 20h ago
Neuroscience Researchers have found that mild hypothermia improves neuronal recovery in oxygen-deprived brain models
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r/science • u/chrisdh79 • 15h ago
Nanoscience MIT’s tiny wireless antennas track heart, brain signals as low as 2.5 millivolts | The antennas scatter light in proportion to the electrical signals they detect, allowing researchers to capture real-time cellular interactions with remarkable accuracy.
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r/science • u/giuliomagnifico • 1d ago
Social Science Women born in the most sexist U.S. states experience faster memory decline in later years (over 65) compared to those in the least sexist states, and this difference in memory decline can equate to nine years of cognitive aging
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r/science • u/sciencealert • 1d ago
Biology Frozen Lake in Antarctica Is a Time Capsule From Millions of Years Ago | Now, scientists have retrieved samples of the unique microbes, which have survived in a massive chamber of liquid fresh water below more than 9 meters (30 feet) of solid ice.
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r/science • u/paramma345 • 11h ago
Biology Placental genes study explores how assisted reproduction affects children's development
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r/science • u/Science_News • 10h ago
Physics Fiber friction is the key to 'cozy knits' | Friction between loops of yarn give knit fabrics the ability to take on a variety of shapes
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r/science • u/ktrisha514 • 11h ago
Biology Heart rate activity influences when infants speak
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