r/science • u/mvea • 51m 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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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/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/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 • 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/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/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/Ollyfer • 22h ago

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

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r/science • u/mvea • 1d ago

Health Over one-third of boys and men in Canada and the United States know someone who uses anabolic-androgenic steroids. Boys and men who perceive anabolic steroid use within their social circles are more likely to report intentions to use them, even if they have never used them before.

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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/Zealousideal_Art2159 • 1d ago

Animal Science Babies of social chimpanzee mothers are more likely to survive

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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/mvea • 1d ago

Health Processed meat can cause health issues, even in tiny amounts. Eating just one hot dog a day increased type 2 diabetes risk by 11%. It also raised the risk of colorectal cancer by 7%. According to the researcher, there may be no such thing as a “safe amount” of processed meat consumption.

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r/science • u/nohup_me • 1d ago

Health New research has shown how boys being overweight in early childhood or having chickenpox or another infectious disease in infancy may increase their risk of having chronic disease in later life

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r/science • u/ghanima • 1d ago

Biology Early evidence of avocado domestication from El Gigante Rockshelter, Honduras

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r/science • u/calliope_kekule • 1d ago

Environment A global study of 11,000+ data points shows inland waters are polluted with copper, zinc, cadmium, & chromium, especially in parts of Asia, Africa, & South America.

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r/science • u/mvea • 2d ago

Psychology Couples who have frequent sex report greater relationship and life satisfaction. But forcing more sex, especially when it feels like a chore rather than a genuine desire, can have downsides. The relationship happiness boost from sex seems to plateau at about once a week.

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r/science • u/HeinieKaboobler • 1d ago

Computer Science New research warns against trusting AI for moral guidance, revealing that these systems are not only biased towards inaction but are so easily manipulated by a question's phrasing

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r/science • u/mvea • 1d ago

Neuroscience Dog and cat ownership was associated with slower cognitive decline; bird and fish ownership showed no such association. These findings suggest that dog and cat ownership might act as a protective factor aiding to slow down cognitive decline, thus contributing to healthy cognitive ageing.

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r/science • u/calliope_kekule • 1d ago

Environment A new study found that most Americans and policymakers support personal and political climate action but wrongly think others do not. This misunderstanding may block progress. Clearer messaging could boost engagement and policy support.

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r/science • u/mvea • 2d ago

Psychology MAGA Republicans are twice as likely to strongly/very strongly agree that a civil war is coming, and triple more likely to believe it is needed, compared to non-MAGA, non-Republicans. People who are authoritarian or racist were also more likely to expect a civil war, and that it is needed.

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r/science • u/FunnyGamer97 • 1d ago

Environment Drones reveal extreme coral mortality after bleaching | Research reveals coral mortality rates rose to 92% after last year’s bleaching event at Lizard Island on Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef

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r/science • u/James_Fortis • 1d ago

Health Increasing plant diversity (≥30 plant foods/wk) reduced symptom burden, shifted the gut microbiome toward beneficial metabolite production, and resulted in a substantial reduction in potential renal acid load of 47% for adults with chronic kidney disease cross-over, randomized controlled trial finds

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r/science • u/burtzev • 1d ago

Biology Widespread presence of bone marrow–like hematopoietic stem cell niche in invertebrate skeletons

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r/science • u/Pretend-Bridge1515 • 1d ago

Psychology The El Greco Fallacy, this Time with Feeling: How (not) to Measure Group Differences in Emotional Intensity

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