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Research
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These isolated waves, towering at 20 meters (or more), suddenly appear in the open . They exist for a brief moment, typically less than a minute, before vanishing. Due to…
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Practicing yoga can speed up the process of falling asleep and enhance , according to researchers from Harbin Sports University in China. A meta-analysis of 30 randomized controlled trials revealed…
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Nature & Travel
Reptiles also have emotions: scientists have discovered optimistic and pessimistic turtles.
Philosophers have spent thousands of years debating whether animals have feelings. When it comes to birds and mammals, as previously established, they can boast a wide range of emotions. However,…
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Nature & Travel
Koalas spend only a few minutes on the ground each day, and that time is extremely dangerous.
Koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus) typically descend from trees to the ground for about 10 minutes at a time, but this brief period is linked to two-thirds of their recorded deaths. This…
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New research from planetary scientists at the Open University in the UK, led by Adam Loskutov, reveals that Mars was a much wetter and rainier place than previously thought. His…
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Mind & Life
A pet makes a person not so much happier as it does more anxious, according to scientists.
Most dog and cat owners claim that deciding to bring a four-legged friend into their lives was one of the best choices they’ve ever made. However, a new study has…
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“A drop of sweat” – this phrase is familiar to us, but it’s not entirely accurate. Scientists would more precisely say: “a film of sweat” or “a puddle of sweat.”…
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Older adults with weakened health can significantly improve their well-being by walking at least 10 to 15 steps per minute faster than their usual pace. This was stated by a…
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Health & Beauty
Scientists have identified the countries where people age the slowest and the fastest.
Aging is an inevitable process. However, it can occur at varying speeds depending on where a person lives. Factors such as environmental, social, and political conditions significantly influence the rate…
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To gain new, more accurate insights into the ancient texts of the legendary scrolls, researchers from the University of Groningen turned to artificial intelligence (AI) and radiocarbon dating. The team…
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A new study by American and Italian scientists, based on DNA analysis, has revealed that previous conclusions about the victims of the Pompeii tragedy may be incorrect. The research team…
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An international team of researchers, along with experts from the Association of Aromatic Culture and Tourism (Turkey), which specializes in promoting ancient scents, has recreated the perfume Telinum, famously worn…
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Researchers from Ghent University in Belgium and the University of Warsaw in Poland have revealed that ancient Roman wine had a slightly spicy flavor and carried aromas of toasted bread…
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Nothing conjures up images of a “bloodthirsty vampire” quite like the name Dracula. However, expert analysis suggests that Vlad the Impaler—the man who inspired this character—was actually a vegan. Brutal,…
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Currently, around 55 million people worldwide are living with dementia. However, researchers from the University of Queensland in Australia believe that the situation may improve. The reason is that the…
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A team of scientists has discovered a new blood type in a 68-year-old woman from the French overseas region of Guadeloupe. The researchers recently announced their finding at the congress…
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So where does gout come from? Traditionally, researchers have linked its onset to excessive alcohol consumption, poor diet, kidney disease, obesity, environmental factors, and aging. However, an international team of…
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The team at Osaka Municipal University has discovered a way to combat that groggy feeling many of us experience in the morning. According to the researchers, just 20 minutes of…
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Life is truly beautiful, declared the authors of a new experiment from the University of Calgary and the National Research Council of Canada. The researchers reached this conclusion following an…
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It may sound a bit literary, but people really do die from a broken heart. There’s plenty of real evidence to support this. The broken heart syndrome can be triggered…
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Frontotemporal dementia has garnered significant public attention, especially after Bruce Willis’s family announced in 2023 that he had been diagnosed with this condition. A new study by Swedish researchers from…
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Research conducted on mice has revealed that obesity exhibits a specific response to periods of fasting. Periodic or intermittent fasting has become a popular strategy for improving health and metabolism.…
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The cold virus that many people catch during childhood often remains in the body for life, lying dormant in the nerves. Researchers have discovered that this same virus, known as…
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A recently discovered rare genetic mutation allows some individuals to thrive on just four to six hours of sleep each night, feeling refreshed and active during the day. In contrast,…
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Women often complain that men don’t listen to them. An international team of researchers from the UK, France, and Ecuador has confirmed that this is indeed the case, but there…
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South Korean researchers have announced that if you have elevated levels of so-called “bad” cholesterol in your blood, you may be at a higher risk of developing dementia. To reach…
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We all find ourselves in situations where we need to listen to someone in a noisy environment and respond to what they’re saying. However, this isn’t always easy. A new…
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The PTEN-induced kinase 1 (PINK1) protein is generally not a health threat. In fact, it is considered important because it regulates cellular energy use in the brain. However, new research…
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Researchers have shed new light on Alzheimer’s disease, offering hope for the discovery of new treatment methods for this complex condition. A team from Arizona State University has suggested that…
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A team of researchers from the United Kingdom and Slovenia claims that certain breathing patterns and brain activity may be indicators of Alzheimer’s disease. How Did the Scientists Discover This?…
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Health & Beauty
The number of cases of chronic fatigue has sharply increased worldwide. The reason is well-known.
Researchers have uncovered new evidence that the coronavirus pandemic has left significant marks on the health of people around the globe. It has been revealed that as a result of…
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Health & Beauty
Young dementia – the pain of our time: the causes of early cognitive decline have been identified.
Medical professionals are sounding the alarm. While dementia typically affects older adults, each year, hundreds of thousands of people are diagnosed with early-onset dementia (EOD). A large-scale study conducted by…
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A new study from leading research centers in Japan links the abundant consumption of green tea to a reduction in white matter damage in older adults. This suggests that this…
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A team of researchers from Westlake University in Zhejiang, China, has uncovered an unexpected effect of the increasingly popular practice of intermittent fasting. While scientists have long recognized its health…
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In a recent study, a team of South Korean researchers sought to determine whether the cardiovascular system of a cigarette smoker could eventually resemble that of someone who has never…
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Health & Beauty
There is a strange connection between depression and body temperature, according to scientists.
Recently, several studies have uncovered a correlation between symptoms of depression and body temperature. The research team from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) analyzed data from 20,880 individuals…
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Gout, a type of arthritis, is often linked to poor diet or excessive alcohol consumption. However, a new large-scale study has revealed that genetics plays a more significant role in…
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A team of researchers from the Jackson Laboratory in the U.S., led by Professor Gary Churchill, claims that the secret to a long life lies primarily in our genes, rather…
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It turns out that humans can recognize a scent in just 0.06 seconds. That’s about a third of the time it takes to blink and nearly as long as it…
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Previous research has linked intermittent fasting to benefits such as weight loss and a reduced risk of developing dementia. However, a new study by an international team of scientists led…
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Research from Monash University in Australia has revealed that a seemingly mundane issue like constipation is an underestimated risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, including heart failure, heart attacks, and strokes.…
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Researchers from East China Normal University have made an intriguing announcement. They claim that just a short daily workout can help men overcome one of the most common issues in…
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A new study by an international team of researchers holds significant implications not only for patients with mental disorders but also for their caregivers. The scientists have demonstrated that age,…
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Health & Beauty
Unexpectedly, scientists have identified certain beneficial foods that may contribute to the development of diabetes.
A large-scale study conducted by the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare in Helsinki has revealed that the consumption of most fruits and certain grains may trigger the development of…
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Mobile phone users often hold their devices close to their heads. And these phones, by the way, are known for their radiofrequency emissions. For years, these two factors have raised…
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Results from a new study by a team at Stanford University have revealed that aging is not a slow and steady process. This finding helps explain the sudden spikes in…
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Health & Beauty
A new type of memory loss has been identified, which was previously mistaken for Alzheimer’s disease.
The discovery authors are neurologists from the Mayo Clinic in the U.S., often referred to as a “medical Mecca,” along with their colleagues from various scientific and medical centers in…