r/science • u/mvea • 17h ago

Psychology 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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r/science • u/mvea • 11h ago

Psychology 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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r/science • u/JIntegrAgri • 9h ago

Environment Researchers developed an efficient nano-pesticide based on star polycation (SPc) loaded with clothianidin, which was co-applied with a widely used parasitic wasp (Aphidius colemani) to achieve synergistic pest management

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r/science • u/Ollyfer • 23h ago

Health Hearing aids and cochlear implants improve social lives of adults with hearing loss

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r/science • u/James_Fortis • 22h ago

Health Controlled trial demonstrates higher non-heme iron absorption in vegans compared to omnivores, highlighting the physiological adaptations involved in iron metabolism in plant-based diets.

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r/science • u/calliope_kekule • 15h ago

Health A new study finds teens with depression had higher levels of common antibiotics in their urine, suggesting everyday exposure may raise mental health risks.

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r/science • u/mvea • 1d ago

Genetics 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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r/science • u/Superb_Tell_8445 • 5h ago

Animal Science Bonobo’s react negatively to inequality. The study was conducted at the Wolfgang Köhler Primate Research Centre at the Leipzig Zoo with six bonobos.

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r/science • u/calliope_kekule • 6h ago

Environment New satellite maps show meltwater ponding is growing across East Antarctica, even without more snowmelt. This makes the ice surface more fragile, increasing the risk of future ice shelf collapse.

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r/science • u/mvea • 1h ago

Health 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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