ScienceResearchers at Aarhus University want to find a scientific explanation for why physical contact is important for infant development.
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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.
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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.
Less time on social media can improve well-being
Science"When people reduce their social media use, their lives can improve in many ways", says psychology professor Phil Reed.
Extreme antibiotic resistance in war-torn Ukraine
Science"I have never seen such resistant bacteria", says Professor Kristian Riesbeck.
Fewer overweight people perceive themselves as overweight
ScienceA study by the University of Luxembourg notes changes in young people's self-image.
One in 15 British people have changed their sexual orientation – in six years
ScienceMost common in youth and ethnic minorities.
White House report makes case for blocking the sun
ScienceThe idea is to use "solar radiation modification" to manipulate the planet's climate.
Study: Early literacy linked to child well-being
ScienceLeads to fewer symptoms of depression, less addiction and better memory.
Lab-grown meat goes on sale in the US
ScienceTwo companies that create the 'meat' have been approved by the US Department of Agriculture.
How dogs’ personalities develop
ScienceResearchers in Finland have looked at how dogs' personalities differ between breeds.
Boys coo more than girls in their first year of life
ScienceIt was previously thought that girls develop language earlier than boys - but this does not seem to be the case.
Lower testicular volume in overweight boys
ScienceLikely to affect fertility in adulthood, researchers believe.
Intensive care nurses experienced moral stress during the coronavirus crisis
Science"During the pandemic one of the most important conditions was removed, the relatives", says Åsa Engström, professor of nursing at Luleå University of Technology
Scientists have found organisms that can break down plastic at colder temperatures
ScienceHopes to exploit the properties of the organisms on an industrial scale.
Researchers may have found the cause of Parkinson’s disease
ScienceThe disease is caused by bacteria and can therefore be prevented, according to new research at the University of Helsinki.
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