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Wednesday, Oct 21

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2 molecules may help slow pancreatic cancer growth

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Two naturally occurring microRNAs may help regulate the protein production that allows aggressive cancer cells to grow and divide.

Brain changes after a stroke may help support cancer growth

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"...glioma cells can take advantage of the same processes the brain uses to repair itself after an injury to help the tumor progress."

Simple tweak could cut AI chatbots’ reinforcement of false beliefs

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New research could "help AI providers and solution creators better understand how best to protect and safeguard their users from harming themselves."

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Locusts could help detect chemical weapons

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"We marry the best biology has to offer with engineering principles to create a superior sensing system."

Having someone to talk to linked to better mental health for LGBQ+ teens

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"Supportive relationships benefit all kids, but strengthening them may also be a way of reducing disparities in mental health outcomes for LGBQ+ youth."

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Brains get ready for processing faces well before birth

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The functional brain network involved in processing faces in adults can be observed as early as the third trimester of pregnancy.

Using AI to fight election misinformation works

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"What if we could use the technology driving the misinformation problem to help solve it?"

All screen time may not be bad for children

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The effects of screen time on young children may depend on more than just how long they spend in front of a device, according to a new study.

Americans are adding more calories to their coffee

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A new analysis finds that coffee consumption has remained stable, but addition of sweeteners and creamers is up.

YouTube beats out TV as the top source for political news

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Six in 10 Americans say they trust independent creators as much as professional journalists, a new survey finds.

Friday, Oct 16

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Deleting AI chats may not erase every trace

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Deleting a conversation with an artificial intelligence (AI) assistant may not erase everything the assistant remembers.

Sex chromosomes drive how bodies deal with cancer, heart health, and more

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"X and Y chromosomes are often thought of as simple determinants for biological sex, but their role in human health is much larger."

Song lyrics have become less emotional

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New research finds that popular music has gradually become less explicit about emotion and relationships.

Social anxiety boosts brain sensitivity to other people looking at you

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New research offers a new perspective on social anxiety, which is often viewed mainly as a source of distress.

Wednesday, Oct 14

Special vertebrae keep diving seabirds from breaking their necks

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"We see that the birds that plunge-dive have more robust vertebrae. They're thicker, wider, and also shorter, shaped more like a square."

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Strong reading skills may help teens spot misinformation online

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Stronger reading skills help teens better spot misinformation, which is especially important for lower-income students.

Hidden part of the brain controls how you prep for uncertainties

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"It is the most connected region of the entire brain, yet it is also extremely easy to miss."

How do heart valves last so long?

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"These findings advance our understanding of how the heart works, how it fails, and how we can engineer new biomaterials for use in heart valve replacements."

Tuesday, Oct 13

Listen: Team hunts for ‘ghost particles’ from the cosmos

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On a new podcast, an astrophysicist digs into the launch of NASA balloon to detect high-energy particles from the cosmos.

Positive parenting teaches kids how to experience joy

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"...early parenting is associated with one of the largest neural indicators of risk for mental health concerns we know of to date."

The universe may be stuck in place

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A new study suggests the universe may be trapped in its own comfort zone—and why that is a good thing.

How chronic intestinal inflammation can affect the heart

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"Our study provides evidence that chronic intestinal inflammation can affect the heart through changes in the gut microbiota and immune cells."

Wednesday, Oct 7

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Immune aging speeds up around 40 and 60

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"We tend to think of aging as a gradual process, but our findings show that the immune system does not simply decline at a steady rate."

Why is ADHD having a moment on social media?

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An expert digs into why ADHD is getting more attention now than ever on social media and what still gets lost in the conversation.

Obesity tied with lower risk of death in dementia

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People with dementia who are overweight or obese tend to live longer, according to a new study.

Eggshells help make stronger, lighter metal alloys

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"This work shows that you can produce high-value, high-quality magnesium alloys using an inexpensive, sustainable, biogenic waste material."

Friday, Oct 2

Listen: How nature helps your brain recharge

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In a new podcast episode, an expert digs into how our surroundings shape how we feel and how well we think.

Wednesday, Sep 30

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Saturn’s moon offers clues in search for alien life

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Saturn's moon may aid in the search for alien life by making some ocean compounds easier for future spacecraft to detect.

Tiny robot can precisely control how high it jumps

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Engineers have created DirectHop, a roughly 1-gram robot that can perform multiple hops in sequence and jump high enough to clear a standard stair step.

Time-restricted eating boosts weight loss in adults with obesity, prediabetes

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"...people who followed a 10-hour time-restricted eating schedule lost weight and positively changed their eating habits without calorie restriction."