An analysis of almost 700,000 people with type 2 diabetes or obesity found that those prescribed Ozempic or Wegovy were about half as likely to develop cannabis use disorder as those taking other medications An analysis of almost 700,000 people with type 2 diabetes or obesity found that those prescribed Ozempic or Wegovy were about …
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Viagra, HRT, a statin and a painkiller slightly lowered people’s chances of dying over a 12-year study, suggesting they may have life-extending properties Viagra, HRT, a statin and a painkiller slightly lowered people’s chances of dying over a 12-year study, suggesting they may have life-extending properties Viagra, HRT, a statin and a painkiller slightly lowered people’s …
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A pair of blue tits were seen nesting in a tree cavity that was also inhabited by about 25 greater noctule bats, which commonly eat blue tits, but the birds lived to tell the tale A pair of blue tits were seen nesting in a tree cavity that was also inhabited by about 25 greater …
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As DNA testing becomes routine, will life insurance companies start using our genetic code to inform their decisions, asks Jenny Kleeman As DNA testing becomes routine, will life insurance companies start using our genetic code to inform their decisions, asks Jenny Kleeman As DNA testing becomes routine, will life insurance companies start using our genetic code …
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Birthrates are projected to have fallen below the replacement level, of 2.1 per woman, in more than three quarters of countries by 2050 Birthrates are projected to have fallen below the replacement level, of 2.1 per woman, in more than three quarters of countries by 2050 Birthrates are projected to have fallen below the replacement level, …
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Contrary to some claims, laws that criminalize or otherwise punish drug use during pregnancy are more likely to worsen rather than improve health outcomes. The study is the first to systematically review the literature on punitive prenatal drug laws — an increasingly common state policy strategy for addressing rising rates of prenatal drug use. Contrary …
A new visitor was reported on the coast of Cyprus, thanks to the growing power of citizen science. Researchers collected information and specimens through personal communication with amateur naturalists, but also through the internet, in order to compose the mosaic of repeated appearances of a giant water bug on the eastern shoreline of the island. …
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When you teach a child how to solve puzzles, you can either let them figure it out through trial and error, or you can guide them with some basic rules and tips. Similarly, incorporating rules and tips into AI training — such as the laws of physics –could make them more efficient and more reflective …
Balancing training data and human knowledge makes AI act more like a scientist Read More »
One of the largest studies on wildlife activity reveals that wild animals react differently to humans depending on where the animals live and what they eat. Bigger herbivores — plant-eating animals like deer or moose — tend to become more active when humans are around, while meat-eaters like wolves or wolverines tend to be less …
Researchers have identified new drug candidates for preventing and treating major respiratory viral infections. Researchers have identified new drug candidates for preventing and treating major respiratory viral infections. Researchers have identified new drug candidates for preventing and treating major respiratory viral infections.