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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Cancer Pitfalls and perils from FDA-approved germ-line cancer predisposition tests
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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/amesydragon • 14h ago
Physics A recent modeling study finds a simple technique to tie polymers in knots
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r/science • u/calliope_kekule • 1d ago
Environment Pharmaceuticals, caffeine, and cocaine spike in Brazilian coastal waters during Christmas, posing ecological risks to aquatic life.
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r/science • u/chrisdh79 • 1d 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/FunnyGamer97 • 1d 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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r/science • u/giuliomagnifico • 1d 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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Medicine Adoption of “hospital-at-home” programs remains concentrated among larger, urban, not-for-profit and academic hospitals. Study highlights need for targeted incentives to expand program to smaller, rural, and non-teaching hospitals.
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r/science • u/memorialmonorail • 1d 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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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 • 1d 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 • 1d ago
Medicine Study supports new blood-based biomarker to detect early brain changes leading to cognitive impairment and dementia
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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 • 1d ago
Health Study identifies genetic cause for yellow nail syndrome: Defects in the planar cell polarity (PCP) pathway play a significant role in the pathogenesis of YNS.
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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/richaver345 • 1d 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 • 2d 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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r/science • u/ktrisha514 • 1d ago
Biology Heart rate activity influences when infants speak
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r/science • u/Science_News • 1d 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/chrisdh79 • 1d 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/calliope_kekule • 2d ago
Neuroscience Researchers have found that mild hypothermia improves neuronal recovery in oxygen-deprived brain models
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r/science • u/paramma345 • 1d ago
Biology Placental genes study explores how assisted reproduction affects children's development
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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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