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DNA breakthrough unmasks Jack the Ripper
SciencePolish-Jewish Aaron Kosminski named as killer in new book after DNA match.
ADHD medication increases risk of psychosis
ScienceUS researchers are urging greater caution when prescribing these drugs.
Finnish supercomputer gets quantum upgrade
Science“We see great potential in quantum computing for accelerating innovation for the benefit of companies and the whole society”, says Pekka Pursula, Research Manager at VTT.
A dialogue about consciousness
ScienceIs the human consciousness in the physical brain? Peter Wersäll explores the topic through an illustrated dialogue.
Powerful solar flare can cause social disruption – and southern auroras
ScienceThe eruption is the most powerful in seven years and the particle swarm is expected to reach Earth on Saturday.
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Lockdowns may have had a negative impact on children’s vision
ScienceOne in three children is myopic, according to a global study.
Nuclear war would wipe out the Swedes
Science99% of the population would starve to death in the event of a nuclear war between the US and Russia, according to a simulation by scientists.
Chemicals may cause early puberty in girls
ScienceEndocrine disruptors are an important explanation for the worrying trend of earlier puberty, according to the researchers behind the study.
Woman becomes first Norwegian astronaut
ScienceThe SpaceX mission will be the first to fly over both polar regions.
Teenagers’ brains aged faster during lockdowns
ScienceGirls' brains were significantly more affected than boys' by the lockdowns during the coronavirus crisis, according to a US study.
Dogs search for diseased apple trees
ScienceIn apple orchards, dogs are trained to sniff out canker, which causes significant damage each year.
Swedish study: High levels of PFAS in children’s purees and juices
ScienceIn several products, PFAS levels were higher than the permitted limits for drinking water in European countries.
Fluoride in drinking water linked to lower IQ in children
ScienceDrinking water containing more than 1.5 milligrams of fluoride per liter has been linked to lower intelligence in children.
Lidl starts selling vegetables grown with classical music in Sweden
SwedenThe grocery chain has decided to install sound systems that play classical music on its farms to encourage growth.
Spanish scientists breed and sterilize mosquitoes
WorldScientists are trying to combat invasive tiger mosquitoes that spread diseases in Europe.
‘Ocean’ believed to be hidden under the surface of Mars
ScienceHowever, studying the find in more detail will be complicated, as it lies between one and two miles below the planet's surface.
The 5:2 diet can help with type 2 diabetes
ScienceMore effective than diabetes drugs, according to Chinese study.
US Study: Psychopathy up to 12 times more common among executives
ScienceIt's important to be aware that managers with psychopathic traits can have serious consequences for the organization and its employees, study leader Robert Lound explains.
New finds shed light on ‘Germany’s Stonehenge’
ScienceAt the Pömmelte Ring Shrine, archaeologists have found traces of 140 houses and 78 grain silos.
Study: Neanderthals cared for children with Down syndrome
ScienceThe findings suggest that the child was cared for extensively by his group, indicating a high level of compassion among Neanderthals.
Scientists link vaccine to Alzheimer’s disease
ScienceSouth Korean study suggests increased incidence of Alzheimer's and mild cognitive impairment in vaccinated people.
Scientists doubt that sunscreen protects against skin cancer
Science"There are no scientific studies that have shown that sunscreen reduces the risk of skin cancer", says Bengt Järvholm, professor of public health at Umeå University.
Study: Most transgender people ‘outgrow’ their diagnosis
ScienceTwo out of three young people diagnosed with gender dysphoria will no longer identify as the opposite sex within five years, study shows.
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