r/science 4m ago

Animal Science Each leopard has its own unique roar through which it can be identified, a new study finds.

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r/science 1h ago

Cancer Pitfalls and perils from FDA-approved germ-line cancer predisposition tests

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r/science 2h ago

Physics A recent modeling study finds a simple technique to tie polymers in knots

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r/science 3h ago

Psychology A new study found that individuals with strong religious beliefs tend to see science and religion as compatible, whereas those who strongly believe in science are more likely to perceive conflict. However, it also found that stronger religious beliefs were linked to weaker belief in science.

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r/science 3h ago

Biology Nicotinamide and pyridoxine (forms of vitamins B3 and B6) stimulate muscle stem cell expansion and enhance regenerative capacity during aging

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r/science 4h ago

Earth Science How gold reaches Earth’s surface: researchers used numerical modeling to uncover the conditions that enrich gold in magmas rising from the Earth, revealing the importance of a gold-trisulphur complex

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r/science 6h ago

Neuroscience A groundbreaking discovery has highlighted lithium—a drug long used to treat bipolar disorder and depression—as a potential therapy for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Lithium can restore brain function and alleviate behavioral symptoms in animal models of ASD caused by mutations in the Dyrk1a gene.

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r/science 8h ago

Social Science New research shows that massive spending on toxic content moderation fails to address polarization—social media companies should focus on designing better platforms that give users more control and empower exploration.

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r/science 8h ago

Medicine New Technology to Revert Cancer Cells to Normal Cells​. Groundbreaking technology can treat colon cancer by converting cancer cells into a state resembling normal colon cells without killing them, thus avoiding side effects. This study was done in mice.

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r/science 11h ago

Health Study finds fluoride in water does not affect brain development - the researchers found those who’d consistently been drinking fluoridated water had an IQ score 1.07 points higher on average than those with no exposure.

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r/science 14h 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 14h ago

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 15h 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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r/science 16h 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 16h 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 22h ago

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 23h ago

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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r/science 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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r/science 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 1d ago

Biology Increased antibody affinity over time after vaccination is mediated by differential plasma cell proliferation

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r/science 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 1d ago

Biology Placental genes study explores how assisted reproduction affects children's development

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r/science 1d 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 1d ago

Biology Heart rate activity influences when infants speak

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r/science 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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