No evidence to support link between violent video games and behaviour - Researchers at the University of York have found no evidence to support the theory that video games make players more violent.
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LED lights found to kill coronavirus efficiently, quickly, and cheaply, a global first in fight against COVID-19. The finding suggests the UV-LEDs can be installed in air conditioning and water systems. It requires less than half a minute to destroy more than 99.9% of coronaviruses.
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Korean scientists developed a technique for diagnosing prostate cancer from urine within only 20 minutes with almost 100% accuracy, using AI and a biosensor, without the need for an invasive biopsy. It may be further utilized in the precise diagnoses of other cancers using a urine test.
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People who have a more favorable view of artificial intelligence tend to spend more time on social media and may be more likely to show signs of problematic use, according to new research. This relationship held for both men and women, but it was stronger among men.
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People who skipped breakfast tended to be slightly more impulsive, particularly in terms of attentional control and self-control. They also reported slightly more severe depressive symptoms and marginally higher anxiety symptoms, finds study of young people from Hong Kong.
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People who skipped breakfast tended to be slightly more impulsive, particularly in terms of attentional control and self-control. They also reported slightly more severe depressive symptoms and marginally higher anxiety symptoms, finds study of young people from Hong Kong.
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People with higher cognitive ability tend to endorse moral values less strongly across the board. The pattern held across two independent studies and did not differ by gender. These findings challenge popular assumptions that smarter people hold stronger or more “enlightened” moral values.
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People who have a more favorable view of artificial intelligence tend to spend more time on social media and may be more likely to show signs of problematic use, according to new research. This relationship held for both men and women, but it was stronger among men.
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Weedkiller ingredient widely used in US can damage organs and gut bacteria. Diquat is banned in the UK, EU, China and other countries. The US has resisted calls to regulate it. Diquat is a neurotoxin, carcinogen and linked to Parkinson’s disease. It is about 200 times more toxic than glyphosate.
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Intimate partner violence overwhelmingly affects women, but men can also be victims. Yet male victims are often met with skepticism, ridicule, or disbelief. People are more likely to dismiss male victims of intimate partner violence when they also endorse sexist beliefs about men.
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Intimate partner violence overwhelmingly affects women, but men can also be victims. Yet male victims are often met with skepticism, ridicule, or disbelief. People are more likely to dismiss male victims of intimate partner violence when they also endorse sexist beliefs about men.
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Trump has not just weathered criminal charges and political scandal—he has repurposed them into proof of his own victimhood, suggests new study. In doing so, far-right figures can appear vulnerable while simultaneously reinforcing policies that harm those who are actually marginalized.
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How much an infant cries is largely steered by their genetics and there is probably not much that parents can do about it, suggests a new Swedish twin study. At age 2 months, children’s genetics explain about 50% of how much they cry. At 5 months of age, genetics explain up to 70% of the variation.
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Scientists discover that inhibitory neurons that keep other neurons in the human brain from overreacting seem to be turned down in PTSD and depression, which could make the prefrontal cortex – responsible for emotional control and decision-making – get stuck in a hyperexcitable state.
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Loneliness predicts an increase in TV viewing for older women, but not for men. The analysis controlled for depressive symptoms and exercise frequency, so the effect of loneliness appears to stand somewhat apart from these related influences.
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Over one-third of boys and men in Canada and the United States know someone who uses anabolic-androgenic steroids. Boys and men who perceive anabolic steroid use within their social circles are more likely to report intentions to use them, even if they have never used them before.
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Processed meat can cause health issues, even in tiny amounts. Eating just one hot dog a day increased type 2 diabetes risk by 11%. It also raised the risk of colorectal cancer by 7%. According to the researcher, there may be no such thing as a “safe amount” of processed meat consumption.
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Dog and cat ownership was associated with slower cognitive decline; bird and fish ownership showed no such association. These findings suggest that dog and cat ownership might act as a protective factor aiding to slow down cognitive decline, thus contributing to healthy cognitive ageing.
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Owning dog or cat could preserve some brain functions as we age, study says. Fish or bird ownership showed no significant link to slower cognitive decline in study with implications for ageing societies.
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Couples who have frequent sex report greater relationship and life satisfaction. But forcing more sex, especially when it feels like a chore rather than a genuine desire, can have downsides. The relationship happiness boost from sex seems to plateau at about once a week.
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Couples who have frequent sex report greater relationship and life satisfaction. But forcing more sex, especially when it feels like a chore rather than a genuine desire, can have downsides. The relationship happiness boost from sex seems to plateau at about once a week.
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MAGA Republicans are twice as likely to strongly/very strongly agree that a civil war is coming, and triple more likely to believe it is needed, compared to non-MAGA, non-Republicans. People who are authoritarian or racist were also more likely to expect a civil war, and that it is needed.
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Girls are better than boys at detecting their own ADHD symptoms. Boys tended to self-report fewer ADHD symptoms compared to reports by their parents and clinicians. In contrast, girls’ self-reported ADHD symptoms did not differ from ratings provided by their parents and clinicians.
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Girls are better than boys at detecting their own ADHD symptoms. Boys tended to self-report fewer ADHD symptoms compared to reports by their parents and clinicians. In contrast, girls’ self-reported ADHD symptoms did not differ from ratings provided by their parents and clinicians.
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Certain sounds associated with illness—like coughing and sniffling—may interfere with learning by distracting people during educational tasks. The human brain may be particularly sensitive to cues that signal the presence of disease, which could divert attention away from other tasks.
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