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Animal Science Skull morphology of the extinct Tasmanian tiger suggests unique biting style

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Cancer New Nature Cell Biology study finds that circadian timing alters tumor-derived extracellular vesicles and that timing targeted cancer therapy to these rhythms improved treatment efficacy in mouse models

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r/science 22h ago

Health Effects of Evolocumab on Mortality Outcomes in Patients Without Previous Myocardial Infarction or Stroke: A Prespecified Analysis of the VESALIUS-CV Randomized Clinical Trial

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Epidemiology Study estimates only 7% of human rabies cases in the United States are diagnosed

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Psychology Why some young people stick with social causes while others fade away

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Health In a 70 person US safety trial, Kylo 11 lowered lipoprotein(a), a heart risk marker diet can't touch, by up to 97% over 48 weeks. Over half had side effects, none serious.

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Psychology People who heavily endorse conspiracy theories often take on the role of online “social vigilantes,” seeking to correct the perceived ignorance of others. This tendency to act as self-appointed enforcers of truth online is largely driven by feelings of superiority and a desire for self-enhancement.

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Psychology Feeling good, feeling free – autonomy the key to happiness. Research shows even after accounting for how good or bad people felt, those who felt more autonomous were more satisfied with their lives. Findings have practical implications for the workplace, as well as public policy

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Psychology Adults with ADHD often face challenges in maintaining sexual satisfaction and connection with their partners. Characteristics such as a heightened need for novelty and difficulty regulating focus can deeply influence their intimate lives.

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Neuroscience Noninvasive brain stimulation helped people with social anxiety better control avoidance behaviors in a new study, suggesting targeted stimulation of specific brain regions may improve responses to feared social situations.

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r/science 1d ago

Computer Science Combining mammograms with AI-based thermal imaging and choosing which test to rely on based on breast density, could detect breast cancer more reliably and achieved about 95% sensitivity in an Indian study group.

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Biology TMAO is associated with higher age, cardiometabolic risk factors and degenerative alterations of the brain in healthy elderly adults

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Health An experimental one-time treatment for high cholesterol shows promising results: « Heart disease remains the leading killer of people worldwide, and one of the key risk factors driving deaths is elevated levels of cholesterol. »

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Environment A study found single-use paper cups release millions of micro- and nanoplastic particles when exposed to hot water, with biodegradable PLA-lined cups releasing about 12 times more plastic by mass than conventional polyethylene-lined cups.

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Chemistry Nano-sandwich photocathode improves solar conversion of CO₂ into ethanol

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Environment Abandoned Oil And Gas Pipes Are Still Contributing TONS of Microplastics Into The Ocean Each Year

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Environment A study found off-equatorial Pacific warming helped prevent La Niña from developing in 2024 by generating westerly winds that blocked cold ocean signals from spreading eastward, helping explain why most climate models incorrectly forecast stronger cooling.

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Health The mRNA-LNP vaccine encoding viral VP2 confers effective protection against novel variant infectious bursal disease virus (nVarIBDV)

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Astronomy A native sulfur deposit in Gale crater, Mars

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Psychology Adolescents who undergo gender-affirming chest surgery report low levels of regret and high levels of satisfaction, experiencing outcomes similar to those of young adults. These findings suggest that age restrictions on these medical procedures lack support from actual patient experiences.

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Psychology Study on social media algorithms found that young adults (~20Y) with more depressive symptoms receive recommendations that lean more depressive, and their EEG brain activity shows patterns characteristic of depression, suggesting personalized feeds may reinforce a negative feedback loop

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r/science 23h ago

Physics Fictitious centrifugal force and reactional force

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Psychology A new study finds that media coverage of the 2024 U.S. presidential race focused far more on political spectacle, strategy, and candidate controversies than on substantive policy debates, potentially leaving voters less informed about key issues.

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r/science 3d ago

Neuroscience Psilocybin Might Make Your Brain Live in the Moment— Psychedelics are often associated with disconnecting from reality, but a recent neuroimaging study found that psilocybin can actually make our brain activity more attuned to the world around us.

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Psychology Psilocybin reverses depressive behaviors and restores brain cell growth in stressed rats

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