Algorithms, social networks, and online search tools generally produce curated content for a user based on their interests and beliefs, which includes curated news content. New research published in S

People who respond to a question after a slight pause are seen as more introverted compared to those who offer an immediate response, according to a series of studies published in the Journal of Exper

The current use-and-discard behaviour is wasteful with resources and a drain on the Earth’s finite resources. In 2021, the European Parliament adopted a Circular Economy Action Plan. It encourages the

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Researchers studied 12,569,639 unique posts in eight far-right, seven Salafi-jihadist, and two Incel forums Majority of posts on extremist online forums made by “hyper” poster cliques, study shows M

New Study Shows How Site’s Algorithms Perpetuate Existing Misperceptions YouTube was more likely to recommend videos about election fraud to users who were already skeptical about the legitimacy of t

(CNN) Eating a lot of ultraprocessed foods significantly increases men's risk of colorectal cancer and can lead to heart disease and early death in both men and women, according to two new, large-scal

Abstract Legalization of cannabis by U.S. states is likely increasing the use of cannabis as an alternative to conventional pharmaceutical drugs. We examined how cannabis legalization between 1996 and

The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea Dog owners tend to take bigger risks and respond more to reward-oriented advertisements. Cat owners, on the other han

To investigate Ashkenazi-associated Mendelian Disorders among the Chapelfield individuals we first collated a dataset of 178 SNVs interpreted as associated with disorders observed in Ashkenazi populat

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Cannabis users also show no difference in motivation for rewards, pleasure taken from rewards, or the brain’s response when seeking rewards, compared to non-users. Cannabis is the third most commonly

About 50% of all mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) had elevated levels of depressive symptoms over 18 months, while rates were much lower (6% to 13.6%) for mothers with neurotypi

What makes the human brain distinct from that of all other animals — including even our closest primate relatives? In an analysis of cell types in the prefrontal cortex of four primate species, Yale r

For millions of people who participate in activities such as snorkeling and scuba diving each year, hand signals are the only option for communicating safety and directional information underwater. Wh

As the climate crisis intensifies, lakes across the Arctic are vanishing The Arctic is no stranger to loss. As the region warms nearly four times faster than the rest of the world, glaciers collapse,

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Share on Pinterest The Good Brigade/Getty Images Researchers reviewed previously published studies on taking “micro-breaks,” a short 10-minute break from tasks. The researchers were curious to see if

A new paper in Family Practice, published by Oxford University Press, indicates that overweight patients are more inclined to disagree with their healthcare providers on advice on weight loss and life

In recent years, social and behavioral scientists have shown increased interest in understanding how a person’s socioeconomic status (SES) affects their willingness to give to others. A new study publ

In a new prospective cohort study, higher tea intake was associated with lower mortality risk among those drinking two or more cups per day, regardless of genetic variation in caffeine metabolism. Te

PULLMAN, Wash. – Crossings over highways intended to preserve biological diversity also appear to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions in Washington state, saving roughly $235,000 to $443,000 every year

The Arctic is no stranger to loss. As the region warms nearly four times faster than the rest of the world, glaciers collapse, wildlife suffers and habitats continue to disappear at a record pace. No

Source: juliana-maria85/Pixabay Why is it, have you ever wondered, that certain goals are very difficult to achieve? Is it because you don’t want to pursue these goals but have to? And is that challe

Considerable and unequivocal evidence demonstrates the importance of obesity as a risk factor for numerous chronic diseases, especially cardiovascular disease (CVD), disabilities, and reduced quality

Researchers used data on men and women aged 18 to 59 from the third British National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles. Stronger religious beliefs linked to higher levels of sexual satisfacti

Men’s and women’s relationship satisfaction predicts both their own and their partner’s relationship satisfaction in the future, according to new research published in the Proceedings of the National

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As climate change drives hotter temperatures worldwide, spring is arriving earlier than ever in parts of North America. According to a new study led by the University of Ottawa, the shift to an early

A new UGA study found more than 10% of Georgia high school students reported that they had smoked an electronic vapor product, such as e-cigarettes, e-pipes, vaping pens or hookah pens, at least once

A brain imaging study published in the journal Neuropsychologia has found evidence that experiences with other cultures might reverse racial ingroup biases in empathy. The findings revealed that White

The ageing rocker clinging on to their youth may be a figure of mockery, but research suggests they should be envied for their sharpness of mind. Researchers have found a link between learning a musi

Pregnant women in the U.S. are being exposed to chemicals like melamine, cyanuric acid, and aromatic amines that can increase the risk of cancer and harm child development, according to researchers at

For over a century, astronomers have known that the Universe has been expanding since the Big Bang. For the first eight billion years, the expansion rate was relatively consistent since it was held ba