In South Korea, a playful green cartoon dinosaur named Dooly, known for the two small tufts of hair on his head, has been a favorite for generations. So when scientists uncovered a new species of young dinosaur on Aphae Island, the name came…
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Understanding depression through an intersectional framework: the joint impact of childhood adversities and social determinants using Canadian longitudinal study on aging (CLSA) data
World Health Organization. Depression and other common mental disorders: global health estimates. 2017;24.
Strauss R, Kurdyak P, Glazier RH. Mood disorders in late life: a population-based analysis of prevalence, risk factors, and consequences in…
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Physics versus games | Nature Reviews Physics
This April, we ask whether physics in computer games might beat the real thing.
If you ask a gamer about physics in games, they’re likely to mention something like Kerbal Space Program, a realistic…
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Income rank predicts well-being worldwide, but social capital can buffer its effects
An individual’s position in the income hierarchy is a stronger predictor of well-being than either how much they earn or how large the income gap is between them and others, finds new research from the University of Leeds, the University of…
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The influencers with millions of followers who don't actually exist
Lil Miquela has 2.5 million Instagram followers, a high-fashion wardrobe, and a clear political voice. She has advocated for Black Lives Matter and the LGBTQI+ community, fronted major brand campaigns, and built a devoted global fanbase. She also…
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Study highlights role of risk attitudes in crop insurance outcomes
Crop insurance plays a critical role in agricultural risk management by providing financial protection when disasters such as flooding, hail, or fire occur. It is also a large part of the spending in the Farm Bill, as the federal government…
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Lucid Motors Robotaxi: Ultra-Efficient Urban Transport
Check out the interior of the self-driving car in Spielberg’s Minority Report that whisks Tom Cruise’s character toward jail: There are only two seats.
Perhaps taking a page from that sleekly designed sci-fi, Lucid Motors revealed the Lunar,…
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This Viagra ingredient just did something remarkable for a deadly childhood disease
Sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra, may offer new hope for people living with Leigh syndrome, a rare and severe childhood disorder. Researchers from Charité — Universitätsmedizin Berlin, working with collaborators from Heinrich Heine…
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Coffee at night may increase risky behavior, especially in women
Do you reach for coffee at night to stay awake? New research from The University of Texas at El Paso suggests that habit may come with an unexpected downside. Scientists found that consuming caffeine at night can increase impulsive behavior,…
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German firms trapped between US and China, study finds
Germany’s largest companies are deeply entangled with rival businesses in China and the US, and unable to escape either superpower, according to new research published by the University of Sussex and King’s College London. The findings are…
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