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A news study finds that broken sleep is a hallmark sign of living with the most common liver disease

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The Indian Ocean is home to an underwater mountain range longer than the North American Rockies. A new study has found the Ninetyeast Ridge was formed between 43 and 83 million years ago by a ‘moving’ hotspot.

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Adolescents are spending an average of 8 to 10 hours per day engaging in sedentary activities against World Health Organization's recommendation of no more than two to three hours per day.   Having a personal social media account was linked with higher total sedentary time in both males and females.

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Recent research reveals four signal chemicals can non-destructively induce enhanced resistance to Asian citrus psyllids in Citrus sinensis while maintaining balanced plant growth and development

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Across the world, hunter-gatherers are impressive athletes regardless of gender, with both men and women generally strong runners, climbers, swimmers and divers. The only evidence found of athletic activities being done exclusively by men were for particularly extreme diving or climbing efforts.

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Ocean density identified as a key driver of carbon capture by marine plankton: Triilobatus trilobus, an abundant planktonic foraminifera species, is highly sensitive to changes in ocean density and salinity—not just chemistry—and fine-tunes its calcification process in response.

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Waterborne Disease Outbreaks Associated with Splash Pads — United States, 1997–2022, MMWR Surveillance Summaries / December 5, 2024 / 73(8);1–15

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Monkeys engage in visual simulation to solve complex problems

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High blood sugar may impair brain health even in people without diabetes | A study of 146 healthy adults revealed inverse correlation between HbA1C and resting-state functional connectivity (FC) as well as heart-rate variability (HRV). FC and HRV indicate function of the autonomic nervous system.

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Transgender preteens are about 15% less physically active than their cisgender peers. Transgender 11-12 year-olds take, on average, 1,394 fewer steps per day compared to cisgender adolescents, a difference that equates to about 12% of the daily physical activity recommended for adolescents.

The Role of Smartwatch Technology in the Provision of Care for Type 1 or 2 Diabetes Mellitus or Gestational Diabetes: Systematic Review

Exploring the Challenges and Potential of Generative AI: Insights from an Empirical Study

Researchers say VR exercise games can enhance physical rehabilitation in key ways, but the technology has room for improvement.

Gaining weight and happiness are associated but not causally related

Physicists Map Out Quantum Entanglement in Protons. Data from past proton-electron collisions provide strong evidence of entanglement among the proton’s sea of quarks and gluons, which may play an important role in their strong-force interactions. 

Most men view female genitals in a favorable light, focusing more on functional aspects rather than appearance. Men with more positive views were more likely to foster intimacy and confidence in their female partners and reported having a greater number of lifetime female sexual partners.

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Psilocybin’s mental health benefits may include improved sleep. A new study found that participants consumed the psychedelic substance in a therapeutic context reported reduced depression and improvements in their sleep quality. 

New University of Michigan research highlights AI's promise in strategic decision-making: processing vast data quickly, generating and evaluating multiple strategies, and enhancing decision-making frameworks. These capabilities could transform how businesses approach critical choices.

Harnessing Nature's Power to Prevent Floods in Canada | Flood prevention benefits provided by Canadian natural ecosystems

Survey reveals grim state of Uganda’s lions, leopards, and hyenas. Lion numbers in the country are at a critical low while hyenas are faring well across four major protected areas in Uganda.

Even low levels of arsenic in drinking water increase kidney cancer risk: exposure to 1 to 5 parts per billion raises the risk by 6%, exposure above 5 parts per billion raises it by 22%, and the risk increases by 4% with each doubling of arsenic levels

University of Michigan researchers, alongside a multinational team of scientists, have revealed a structural link for initiation of protein synthesis in bacteria

People with high blood pressure who also lack sufficient sleep (7 hours) may be at increased risk of reduced cognitive performance and greater brain injury, according to a study using 637 MRI scans 

Ocean warming drives immediate mass loss from calving glaciers in the high Arctic

A study of medical cannabis patients found that "that adult use laws decreased stress and legal concerns, and that patient perceptions of cannabis product quality and availability were higher, but prices were also higher."

The first ice-free day in the Arctic Ocean could occur before 2030

Nationwide cohort study demonstrate no link between childhood Lyme neuroborreliosis and neurodevelopmental disorders like ADHD or learning difficulties. These findings support current guidelines and provide reassurance that Lyme neuroborreliosis does not cause developmental issues in children.

Temporary scalp e-tattoos that scan brain could replace traditional EEGs | Scientists have created a liquid ink that can be sprayed directly onto a person’s scalp, forming an ultra-thin electronic tattoo. This “tattoo” EEG listens to the brain beneath it.

Researchers deal a blow to theory that Venus once had liquid water on its surface | Scientists say an analysis of the planet’s atmosphere has revealed the interior of Venus is dry, suggesting it has never had the oceans of liquid water traditionally thought necessary for life to begin.

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