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Intensive care nurses experienced moral stress during the coronavirus crisis
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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
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Poor diet linked to onset of type 2 diabetes globally
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Mobile phone calls increase high blood pressure risk
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Many Swedes believe in paranormal abilities
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Scientists’ open letter: “Pause AI development”
ScienceMajor petition signed by thousands of scientists and professionals to slow down the development of powerful AI systems.
Massive black hole discovered with new technology
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Researcher accused of being “bought” by Fauci
ScienceScientific researcher Kristian Andersen is accused of being 'bought' by Anthony Fauci.
Increase in child obesity during the covid lockdowns
ScienceOver 30% more four-year-olds were morbidly obese in 2020 compared to 2018 as a result of the policies.
Media skepticism and curiosity make Swedes follow Russian media
ScienceWillingness to hear more perspectives and skepticism that conventional media report fairly are the main factors, according to a new study.
Frequent use of social media can affect young people’s brains
ScienceScrolling on social media can lead to an obsessive need for social feedback, a new study shows.
Increase in cardiac arrest among athletes after the covid vaccine program
ScienceResearchers cannot rule out a link between the increase in sudden heart attacks and the covid vaccination program.
The Vikings first inhabitants of the Azores
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MIT researcher: “The mRNA vaccine can lead to infertility and fatal diseases”
ScienceProfiled researcher Stephanie Seneff pulls the ongoing mass vaccination campaign to pieces.
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