With little insight into the impact of a lack of sleep on risky decision-making at the neuroimaging level, researchers found a 24-hour period of sleep deprivation significantly impacted individuals’ decision-making processes by dampening neural responses to the outcomes of their choices. ​With little insight into the impact of a lack of sleep on risky decision-making …

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Abnormally high levels of HDL-C, colloquially known as ‘good cholesterol’, are associated with an increased risk of dementia in older adults. ​Abnormally high levels of HDL-C, colloquially known as ‘good cholesterol’, are associated with an increased risk of dementia in older adults. Abnormally high levels of HDL-C, colloquially known as ‘good cholesterol’, are associated with an …

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Scientists have analyzed more than 3.8 million volunteer hours of birdwatching data to identify Australia’s most elusive species. ​Scientists have analyzed more than 3.8 million volunteer hours of birdwatching data to identify Australia’s most elusive species. Scientists have analyzed more than 3.8 million volunteer hours of birdwatching data to identify Australia’s most elusive species. 

A new study examined placentas donated by women who delivered in Hawaii from 2006 to 2021, and found the presence of microplastic particles in the placenta.   ​A new study examined placentas donated by women who delivered in Hawaii from 2006 to 2021, and found the presence of microplastic particles in the placenta.   A new …

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With the world projected to be highly urbanized by 2050, cities are encouraged to take urgent climate actions to mitigate and adapt to the threats of climate change. As climate change intensifies and urbanization increases rapidly, local governments are expected now more than ever to lead climate action planning. However, studies show the limitations of …

Scientists create framework to guide development and assessment of urban climate action plans Read More »

A 17th century hospital crypt in Milan, Italy has yielded the first archaeological evidence of cannabis’ psychoactive components in human bones ​A 17th century hospital crypt in Milan, Italy has yielded the first archaeological evidence of cannabis’ psychoactive components in human bones A 17th century hospital crypt in Milan, Italy has yielded the first archaeological evidence …

Traces of cannabis found in pre-modern human bones for the first time Read More »

Scientists have 3D-printed hair follicles in human skin tissue cultured in the lab. This marks the first time researchers have used the technology to generate hair follicles, which play an important role in skin healing and function. When it comes to engineering human skin, hair may at first seem superfluous. However, hair follicles are quite …

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The sound of pouring water into a cup can be tamped down by changing the height of the pour or the diameter of the spout, but physicists have found another variable that helps silence it even more ​The sound of pouring water into a cup can be tamped down by changing the height of the …

Physicists have worked out how to pour water as quietly as possible Read More »

It is easier to focus on conversations when background music is playing if the song is unfamiliar to you, according to brain activity data ​It is easier to focus on conversations when background music is playing if the song is unfamiliar to you, according to brain activity data It is easier to focus on conversations when …

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Despite pessimism over global warming, the agreed target of keeping it well below 2°C is actually looking increasingly likely to be met, says Jakob Thomäe ​Despite pessimism over global warming, the agreed target of keeping it well below 2°C is actually looking increasingly likely to be met, says Jakob Thomäe Despite pessimism over global warming, the …

Paris climate goal of less than 2°C of warming is within our grasp Read More »