ScienceA new study suggests that spending time in natural settings alters our perception of time and broadens our perspective on life.
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Researchers discover link between low vitamin D levels and cancer
Science"Our analysis shows that there is an association between lower vitamin D levels and a higher risk of developing cancer", says Danish researcher Tine Jess.
New study exposes bias, misinformation, and censorship in artificial intelligence
ScienceGoogle's Gemini spreads significant disinformation, while X's Grok excels with minimal misinformation, study finds.
Lonely children more likely to experience psychosis
ScienceThe risk of psychosis in adulthood was 117% higher in children who experienced loneliness in childhood.
Danish study confirms: Fluoride may affect intelligence
ScienceEven low levels in drinking water can affect the fetus.
Study: ‘Gender confusion’ in children usually goes away on its own
Science"In general decreases with age and appears to be associated with a poorer self-concept and mental health throughout development", note medical researchers at the University of Groningen.
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Social media is creating emotionless children, Danish experts warn
Science– We adults have not listened, and we have allowed a digital culture that is in no way child-friendly. It represents a total neglect of our children, he says.
Microplastics in blood linked to double risk of heart disease
ScienceNearly 60% of patients had microplastics in their arteries, according to an Italian study.
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Museum claims pheasants are ‘queer’ and ‘change sex’
ScienceDismissed as false and unscientific "nonsense" by biologist Emma Hilton.
Neuralink’s first patient uses mind to move cursor
Science– It's like using 'The Force' on the cursor, says Arbaugh.
Researchers use pomegranate to clean water of drug residues
ScienceEllagic acid extracted from pomegranate can purify water from pharmaceutical residues, according to researchers at Stockholm University.
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.
FUTO – the obvious choice for privacy-friendly voice and text input on mobile devices
TechDitch Google's input apps and keep what you type and speak private on your phone.
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.
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.
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