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Mental health
fromScienceDaily
1 month ago

Four hidden types of autism revealed - and each tells a different genetic story

Four distinct subtypes of autism were identified, leading to better understanding of genetic underpinnings and potential for personalized care.
Women
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Female pilots perform better under pressure than males, study finds

Female pilots perform better under pressure than male pilots, showcasing steadier hands and cooler heads.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Surrogates at greater risk of new mental illness than women carrying own babies, study finds

Researchers found that surrogates have a greater chance of being diagnosed with a mental illness during and after pregnancy compared to women carrying their own offspring.
Mental health
Relationships
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Men really are 'punching' on dating apps, study confirms

Dating apps reveal men often swipe above their attractiveness level, leading to mismatched successful matches with women of similar desirability.
Software development
fromIT Pro
1 month ago

Think AI coding tools are speeding up work? Think again - they're actually slowing developers down

AI tools might actually slow down experienced software developers rather than speed them up.
Beer
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Are Beer Bottle Caps Helping to Spread Microplastics?

Microplastics contamination in beverages, especially beer in glass bottles, poses potential health risks.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Thinking About Your Next Holiday May Boost Your Well-Being

A new meta-analysis has revealed that vacations yield significant and lasting benefits to employee well-being, suggesting that taking time off is essential for mental health.
Mindfulness
Health
fromNews Center
1 month ago

Scientists Discover a Possible Environmental Trigger for Parkinson's Disease - News Center

A common virus may contribute to Parkinson's disease development, especially in certain genetic backgrounds.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Study warns of 'significant risks' in using AI therapy chatbots | TechCrunch

The researchers conducted experiments revealing that therapy chatbots exhibit increased stigma toward conditions such as alcohol dependence and schizophrenia compared to depression, indicating systemic issues.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Simple Ways to Create Romantic Chemistry

The researchers note that although the concept is frequently used within Western popular culture to describe an 'intense connection,' there is less supporting academic research, partially due to the lack of a comprehensive definition of the term.
Relationships
#artificial-intelligence
fromSFGATE
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

One of ChatGPT's popular uses just got skewered by Stanford researchers

fromSFGATE
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

One of ChatGPT's popular uses just got skewered by Stanford researchers

Artificial intelligence
fromArs Technica
3 months ago

New Apple study challenges whether AI models truly "reason" through problems

Simulated reasoning models exhibit limitations in systematic problem-solving, showing results based more on training data than reasoning.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Safe Spaces: Fathers Always Matter to Their LGBTQ+ Children

Fathers often struggle more than mothers when it comes to understanding and accepting their LGBTQ+ children.
LGBT
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

You Can't Buy Love-But You Can Buy Quality Time

In a world where working adults have only about an hour daily of quality time available to spend with loved ones, parenting often takes precedence.
Relationships
Mental health
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Anthropic says Claude helps emotionally support users - we're not convinced

People are turning to AI chatbots like Claude for emotional support, despite concerns over safety and efficacy.
NYC politics
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

Just How Effective Are Plastic Bag Bans?

Plastic bag bans significantly reduce plastic pollution, with areas having bans seeing a 25% to 47% reduction in bag litter.
Coffee
fromDaily Coffee News by Roast Magazine
2 months ago

In India, Coffee Agroforestry Systems May Also Work as Seed Nurseries

Coffee agroforests can enhance biodiversity and aid forest restoration by saving seeds normally discarded by farmers.
Sustainable coffee cultivation in India supports biodiversity and seed sourcing for conservation efforts.
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

Mathematicians Come Up with Mind-Blowing' Method for Defining Prime Numbers

The search for prime numbers continues as mathematicians uncover new patterns and criteria for identifying them, reflecting their complexity.
OMG science
fromNature
3 months ago

A long-predicted cosmic collision might not happen after all

Andromeda's predicted collision with the Milky Way may not happen as previously estimated.
fromwww.denverpost.com
3 months ago

Should you let pets sleep next to you? (Does it even matter what the experts say?)

Melissa Milanak, a professor at the Medical University of South Carolina, noted that while pets can be comforting, many pet owners report sleep disturbances caused by their animals, revealing a complex relationship between pet companionship and sleep quality.
Pets
OMG science
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

These tiny worms form living towers to become super-organism

Nematodes form living towers to survive and transport collectively, a behavior previously thought to occur only in labs. It’s been observed in nature.
Public health
fromScienceDaily
3 months ago

Exercise and eat your veggies: Privileged prescriptions like these don't always reduce risk of heart disease

Universal heart health recommendations may not be applicable across different income countries, necessitating a tailored approach based on local conditions.
Online Community Development
fromHackernoon
11 months ago

How Developers Struggle with Copilot (And What GitHub Has Fixed) | HackerNoon

Copilot usage issues are categorized into problems, causes, and solutions, aiding in user understanding and enhancing the tool's effectiveness.
Productivity
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Incentives and Discovery

Incentives can enhance discovery opportunities by increasing time on tasks but may not affect complex discovery likelihood.
Understanding the influence of rewards on thinking processes is key to effectively using incentives for discovery.
OMG science
fromFuturism
3 months ago

A Strange Darkness Is Spreading Throughout the Oceans

Over 21% of the global ocean has darkened in the past two decades, shrinking vital photic zones for marine life.
OMG science
fromNature
3 months ago

Daily briefing: CAR-T proves its worth in hard-to-treat solid tumours

CAR T cell therapy shows promise in treating solid tumors, with improved patient outcomes despite side effects.
#climate-change
Cannabis
fromFuturism
3 months ago

New Study Finds Serious Risk to Eating Edibles

Edibles may pose similar heart risks to smoking cannabis, challenging the perception that they are a safer alternative.
#genetics
Pets
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Why cats are orange (and tortoiseshell and calico)

Stanford researchers identify gene responsible for orange cat coloration.
The orange color in cats is due to a sex-linked genetic mutation.
80% of orange cats are male due to this genetic link.
Growth hacking
fromNature
4 months ago

Mice grow bigger brains when given this stretch of human DNA

Inserting human genetic code into mice enables larger brain growth, providing insights into human brain evolution.
Study highlights genetic contributions to increased brain size using DNA snippet HARE5.
Pets
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Why cats are orange (and tortoiseshell and calico)

Stanford researchers identify gene responsible for orange cat coloration.
The orange color in cats is due to a sex-linked genetic mutation.
80% of orange cats are male due to this genetic link.
Growth hacking
fromNature
4 months ago

Mice grow bigger brains when given this stretch of human DNA

Inserting human genetic code into mice enables larger brain growth, providing insights into human brain evolution.
Study highlights genetic contributions to increased brain size using DNA snippet HARE5.
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

7 Signs Your Sexual Wellbeing Might Be Suffering

Sexual wellbeing encompasses emotional, relational, and physical aspects, influencing how we connect and feel safe in intimate contexts.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Most people prefer to spend time and de-stress with pets over partners, new research finds

A global survey of 30,000 pet owners found that 65 percent of people would prefer to de-stress in the company of their dog, cat or other household pet - significantly more than those who said their partners.
Pets
fromThe Washington Post
4 months ago

Chimps sometimes care for others' wounds, and scientists want to know why

Freymann and her colleagues uncovered evidence that chimpanzees in Budongo Forest practice self-medication and first aid on themselves and others, raising questions about their empathy.
Alternative medicine
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Why Do Couples Move In Together? The Reasons Matter

Cohabitation motivations significantly influence relationship well-being, with time spent together yielding positive outcomes while testing relationships leads to poorer health.
fromScary Mommy
4 months ago

New Study Shows Healthy Diet, Not Weight, Is Linked To Later Periods

Getting a period is a social and developmental milestone that many American girls are reaching earlier than their mothers and grandmothers, about six months earlier on average.
Health
fromMiami Herald
4 months ago

What your car says about pollen in your neighborhood. Check allergy hot spots

We are seeing dramatic variations in the concentration of the pollen in different parts of Miami-Dade County, as well as different species of pollen.
Miami food
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

How to be more creative using science

In her extensive study on creativity, psychologist Zorana Ivcevic Pringle emphasizes that creativity is not merely an inherent trait but a conscious choice we can all make.
Psychology
Mental health
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Financial stress can damage your mental health. These steps may help

Perception of financial stability influences mental health significantly more than the financial situation itself.
Mental health
fromFuturism
4 months ago

Scientists Identify Ideal Amount of Boinking for Maximum Mental Health

Regular sexual activity is linked to reduced depression risk.
Optimal frequency for mental health is between 52 to 103 times a year.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

UK studies link contaminated air to cognitive decline DW 04/25/2025

Exposure to air pollution is linked to declining cognitive performance, especially in older adults.
San Jose Sharks
fromMail Online
4 months ago

Scientists reveal the simple way to avoid a shark attack

Sharks may bite humans in self-defense, particularly in response to perceived aggression.
Avoid physical interaction with sharks to prevent defensive bites.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

A silent majority of the world's people wants stronger climate action. It's time to wake up | Mark Hertsgaard and Kyle Pope

A significant majority of the global population supports stronger climate action, contrasting with the narrative of a minority view.
Mental health
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

What people who smoke a lot of weed have in common with psychosis patients: study

Heavy cannabis use is linked to altered dopamine activity and increased risk of psychosis in young adults, particularly those with cannabis use disorder.
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

The Surprising Ways Your Memory Could Get You in Trouble

Memory can be a resource for solving problems, but it can backfire if it prompts reliance on outdated or incorrect solutions in current situations.
Mental health
Psychology
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

This eerie body language habit could reveal a psychopathic personality

Psychopaths display unusual physical responses to emotional stimuli, revealing a deficit in normal emotional reactions.
OMG science
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Scientists discover never-before-seen color by zapping eye with laser: 'Off the charts'

Scientists have discovered a new color invisible to the human eye, revealed through laser stimulation.
The color, named 'olo,' surpasses traditional perception limits.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
4 months ago

New Study Finds Maternal Affection Between Ages 5 & 10 Sets Children Up For Success

Warmth and affection in parenting during childhood positively influences long-term personality traits associated with success.
Mental health
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

This super common condition causes up to a third of all dementia cases - and treating it can delay onset

Treating hearing loss could delay the onset of dementia for numerous older adults.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 months ago

The Geological Heart of North America May Be Dripping into Earth

Scientists have uncovered surprising evidence indicating that the geological core of North America, a long-lasting craton, may be undergoing erosion beneath our feet.
OMG science
Pets
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Scientific Proof That Pets Can Make You Happy

Owning a pet significantly increases life satisfaction.
The monetary value of pet ownership's happiness effect is approximately $93,000.
OMG science
fromNature
4 months ago

The unusual genetic inheritance that could change Alzheimer's treatment

A woman with a known Alzheimer's mutation exhibited unusual resistance to the disease, challenging existing theories about its progression.
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 months ago

Mathematicians Crack 125-Year-Old Problem, Unite Three Physics Theories

Hilbert's vision for mathematical physics continues to inspire significant advancements, with recent work unifying fundamental theories in fluid dynamics.
The collaboration between researchers showcases the ongoing importance of Hilbert's goals in modern mathematical physics.
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