ScienceEllagic acid extracted from pomegranate can purify water from pharmaceutical residues, according to researchers at Stockholm University.
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Study finds women are better at interpreting emoticons than men
Science– What I found most interesting and surprising is that there are so many individual differences in how people interpret these emojis, says associate professor Dr. Ruth Filik.
Norwegian scientists concerned about the risks of weather manipulation
Science– There is great reason to be concerned about uncoordinated large-scale use of this as a measure against warming, says Fuglestvedt.
Four out of ten Swedes believe in the supernatural
Science52% of women believe in paranormal phenomena - compared to 37% of men, according to a survey.
Sober teens have better relationships with their parents
ScienceYoung people who do not drink alcohol also have fewer behavioral problems such as shoplifting or stealing, research shows.
Cholesterol drug can lower PFAS levels in the body
ScienceCholesterol-lowering drugs can remove PFAS chemicals from the blood, according to a Danish study.
Boiling removes microplastics from water
ScienceBoiling hard water could remove up to 90 percent of plastics, according to a Chinese study.
Dance and yoga can reduce chronic pain
ScienceLund University study suggests that yoga and dance can reduce functional abdominal pain in girls.
Why you should use a VPN service
TechStay safer online with a reliable VPN protection - avoid being monitored and reduce cyber threats.
Men’s and women’s brains work differently
ScienceThe researchers found differences primarily in the parts of the brain that regulate self-focus, rewards, and emotions.
10,000-year-old face reconstructed
ScienceThe skeleton of the Bredgårdsman is one of the oldest found in Sweden.
Favorite music can reduce pain
ScienceListening to your favorite music can reduce pain by about 25 percent, according to a new study.
New species of dinosaur discovered in Scotland
ScienceSaid to belong to a previously unknown species of the genus Darwinopterus.
Study: Handwriting better than keyboards for learning ability
Science– Guidelines to ensure that students receive at least a minimum of handwriting instruction could be an adequate step, study author suggests.
Danish researchers want to study newborns’ need for touch
ScienceResearchers at Aarhus University want to find a scientific explanation for why physical contact is important for infant development.
Marital satisfaction lower among couples who met online
ScienceAlso experienced lower levels of stability compared to couples who met physically.
Study sheds new light on mysterious, violent behavior of orcas
ScienceOrcas have long been observed killing porpoises without eating them.
Cats may have more facial expressions than humans
ScienceUse 276 facial expressions when interacting with other cats, according to US researchers.
Chinstrap penguins take 10,000 naps a day
ScienceChinstrap penguins use so-called microsleep to keep an eye out for predators, according to a study.
Study: Frequent social media users perceived less masculine
ScienceThis was true regardless of the platform used, according to a Norwegian-US study.
Vaginal bleeding may be a side effect of covid vaccine
ScienceWomen injected with the pharmaceutical company Moderna's "Spikevax" are most at risk, according to a Norwegian study.
Girls more likely to be depressed by Internet use
ScienceIt is more difficult to see the same relationship in boys, according to a Canadian study.
Childhood TV viewing may contribute to adult health problems
ScienceWorse eating habits, poor fitness and obesity correlate with television viewing in youth, according to a New Zealand study.
Blueberries may improve health in the elderly
ScienceBlueberries may help improve blood vessel function and cognitive ability in older people, according to a new study.
An unhealthy diet can interfere with deep sleep
Science"Deep sleep was shallower when the participants ate unhealthy food, compared to healthier food", says Jonathan Cedernaes of Uppsala University.