31 March, 2017

One of the most famous, controversial findings in psychology: 70% of adults don't reach the final stage of Piaget's cognitive development. They cannot fully separate their assumptions from truths, cannot play devil's advocate, struggle to formulate hypotheses, and don't experiment in daily life.


One of the most famous, controversial findings in psychology: 70% of adults don't reach the final stage of Piaget's cognitive development. They cannot fully separate their assumptions from truths, cannot play devil's advocate, struggle to formulate hypotheses, and don't experiment in daily life.


Atomic Spins Evade Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle: New measurements revise the limits of quantum fuzziness


New method of clearing senescent cells reverses the effects of aging in genetically modified fast aging mice and normally aged mice. Fitness, fur density, and renal function were restored to homeostasis utilizing a FOXO4-p53 interfering peptide resulting in apoptosis of senescent cells.


An American badger has been captured burying the carcass of a cow – a previously unrecorded behaviour – in an astonishing display of the creature’s digging prowess.


American badger caught on camera burying an entire cow, a previously unknown behavior


The Evolution of Fangs, Venom, and Mimicry Systems in Blenny Fishes


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The Evolution of Fangs, Venom, and Mimicry Systems in Blenny Fishes

"Social interaction with humans [is] the most-preferred stimulus category for the majority of cats, followed by food."


The brain area that makes mental maps of your environment may play a much broader role in memory and learning than was previously thought


Climate change: global reshuffle of wildlife will have huge impacts on humanity | This mass movement of species is the biggest for about 25,000 years, the peak of the last ice age, say the scientists, who represent more than 40 institutions around the world.


[Newport Inglewood Fault Zone] Seismic reflection data suggest fault is longer than previously believed; 7.4 Moment Magnitude rupture possible, causing ground motion from Los Angeles to Tijuana (and near San Onofre Nuclear Power Plant)


Science AMA Series: Hi Reddit, we're the organizers of the March for Science, and we're here to talk about the importance of fighting for science and how you can get involved. Ask us anything!


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Hey Reddit! We’re organizers from the March for Science, here to answer your questions about the March.

The March for Science champions robustly funded and publicly communicated science as a pillar of human freedom and prosperity. We unite as a diverse, nonpartisan group to call for science that upholds the common good and for political leaders and policy makers to enact evidence based policies in the public interest.

The March for Science got started with a reddit discussion on /r/politics about a Scientists’ March on Washington. We scientists took that initial interest and started a website and social media accounts to start recruiting. The march quickly gained hundreds of thousands of followers on social media and became the March for Science, an event planned to take place in over 400 cities across the globe, with hundreds of thousands of people expected to attend.

More information about March for Science at marchforscience.com.

We are:

Dr. Jonathan Berman- National Co-Chair I’m a postdoctoral fellow at UTHSCSA. I study how the kidney reabsorbs sodium and the relationship between sodium reabsorption and blood pressure. I’m one of three national co-chairs for the March for Science, along with Dr. Caroline Weinberg, and Valorie Aquino.

Dr. Rachael Holloway- National Diversity & Inclusion Lead I’m a clinical psychologist who specializes in behavioral medicine, trauma, and neurocognitive disorders. My graduate program has won national awards for its training in diversity and its rate of graduating underrepresented minority students. In my postdoctoral fellowship at VA San Diego/UCSD, I served on the diversity committee and completed mentorships in diversity and social justice advocacy.

Miles Greb- Organizer of the Seattle March for Science. Sci Comm writer focused on returning optimism to science and science fiction. Creator of several comics designed to promote skepticism, scientific wonder, and a dedication to accurate science in literature. Organizing the the Satellite March for Science group in the beautiful city of Seattle Washington.

Dr. Bryan Dunyak- Steering Committee, Chair of Marketing & Tech, March For Science - San Francisco I’m a postdoctoral fellow at the University of California at San Francisco. I study the role of cellular housekeeping mechanisms and their misregulation in cancer and neurodegeneration. I am passionate about science outreach; I have a long history working as a moderator with /r/science to encourage scientific discussion while helping to bridge the gap between practicing scientists and the public.

We'll be back at 1 pm EST to answer your questions, Ask Us Anything!

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Pruitt chooses not to ban pesticide after scientists find neurotoxicity


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Pruitt chooses not to ban pesticide after scientists find neurotoxicity

Melting of the glaciers and ice caps that dot the edges of the Greenland coast has passed a tipping point, and researchers believe the lost ice can not be regrown.


When people listen to sounds from natural environments, their physiology shifts in autonomic balance toward parasympathetic (‘rest-digest’) activation, with a reduction in sympathetic (‘fight-flight’) activation, which may help explain reported health benefits of exposure to natural environments.


'Whale breath' reveals bacteria threatening endangered killer whales


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'Whale breath' reveals bacteria threatening endangered killer whales

Simulation suggests 68 percent of the universe may not actually exist


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Simulation suggests 68 percent of the universe may not actually exist

30 March, 2017

Opioid mortality drop 23% in states with medical cannabis laws


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Opioid mortality drop 23% in states with medical cannabis laws

Scientists discover mechanism that causes cancer cells to self-destruct. Study reveals role of 3 proteins in killing fast-duplicating cancer cells while they're dividing. The proteins can be specifically modified to unleash an inherent 'death mechanism' that self-eradicates duplicating cancer cells.


Heroin-like fish venom discovered to numb rather than cause pain, paving way for new types of painkillers.


Heroin use, addiction up sharply among U.S. whites: study


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Heroin use, addiction up sharply among U.S. whites: study

Eye grafted onto tails of blind tadpoles allows them to see, and learn from visual information.


Backwards asteroid shares an orbit with Jupiter without crashing


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Backwards asteroid shares an orbit with Jupiter without crashing

ALS linked to occupational exposure to electromagnetic fields


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ALS linked to occupational exposure to electromagnetic fields

AGU AMA: I’m Admiral Jon White, President and CEO of the Consortium for Ocean Leadership, here to talk about why the ocean matters to everyone and how ocean science makes our country stronger, safer, and more secure. Ask Me Anything!


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Hi Reddit,

I’m Admiral Jon White, President and CEO of the Consortium for Ocean Leadership (http://ift.tt/2okFco9), which represents the leading ocean science and technology institutions from academia, aquaria, and industry. We’re your one stop shop for ocean discovery, understanding, and action. We discover the ocean by managing programs, such as the Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative (http://ift.tt/2obIYTM, which investigates the effect of oil spills on the environment and public health) or the Ocean Observatories Initiativ (http://ift.tt/2okowgF, an integrated infrastructure project that measures ocean properties). We increase understanding of the ocean by running the annual National Ocean Sciences Bowl (http://nosb.org/, a nationwide quiz-bowl style academic competition for high schoolers). We take action by advocating on behalf of the ocean science and technology community, helping the U.S. Congress and the administration understand how investments in ocean science strengthen our nation by improving our national and homeland security, enhancing economic prosperity, fostering food safety and security, promoting a healthy human population, and building a dynamic workforce.

Before coming to COL, I spent 32 years on active duty in the Navy, which culminated in my three-year appointment as Oceanographer and Navigator of the Navy. I look forward to answering questions about ocean science, my work at COL, and my time in the Navy!

I will be back at 12 pm ET to answer your questions, See you soon!

">AGU AMA: I’m Admiral Jon White, President and CEO of the Consortium for Ocean Leadership, here to talk about why the ocean matters to everyone and how ocean science makes our country stronger, safer, and more secure. Ask Me Anything!

At age of 4, children start understanding that others can have false beliefs about the world. The neural basis supporting this critical step is currently unknown. Researchers relate this behavioural change to the maturation of white matter structure in 3- and 4-year-old children.


Without artificial light humans wakeup at dawn. When wake-times are enforced by social constraints, such as work or school, artificial light induces a mismatch between sleep timing and circadian rhythmicity (‘social jet-lag’). Reducing evening light consumption ameliorates this social jet-lag.


Babies who share their homes with a dog are much less likely to grow up into adults with allergies than those who don't. It also lessens their likelihood of developing everything from obesity to asthma.


A honey bee can carry up to 30% of its body weight in pollen because of the strategic spacing of its nearly three million hairs. The hairs cover the insect’s eyes and entire body in various densities that allow efficient cleaning and transport.


29 March, 2017

A new study shows that an exaggerated emotional response from the brain to non-threatening and non-emotional cues predicts the emergence of the first signs of psychotic symptoms in late adolescence


Maltreatment not only affect a child’s psychological development but recent research indicates that the stress of abuse can impact the physical growth and maturation of adolescents as well


A consortium of psychologists and psychiatrists has developed a new, evidence-based alternative to the mental health field's long-established diagnostic tools for the classification, treatment, and research of mental disorders


Whistled speech—over 70 varieties still exist today worldwide—is used to convey complex sentences over large distances. A new study shows how the a naive listener's language background can impact understanding.


Planet-sized 'waves' spotted in the Sun's atmosphere


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Planet-sized 'waves' spotted in the Sun's atmosphere

Preventing intrusive memories after trauma via a brief intervention involving Tetris computer game play in the emergency department: a proof-of-concept randomized controlled trial


Brain-controlled neuroprosthetic technology allows tetraplegic man to use arm


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Brain-controlled neuroprosthetic technology allows tetraplegic man to use arm

The hunger hypothesis: part of the reason why poor people behave and feel as they do is that they're often hungry


Bathe Away Your Diabetes: Hot Water Immersion Lowers Blood Sugar, Is Equated With Exercise


Wherever humans go, mice go too — since forever


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Wherever humans go, mice go too — since forever

Scientists image one of the largest viruses on the planet. The insights gleaned can help scientists understand the mechanisms of other viruses in its family, how they thrive, and how they can attack them.


A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Haemodynamic Effects of Cannabidiol


Restoration of reaching and grasping movements through brain-controlled muscle stimulation in a person with tetraplegia: a proof-of-concept demonstration - The Lancet


Cats Care About People More Than Food, New Study Finds


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Cats Care About People More Than Food, New Study Finds

PLOS Science Wednesday: Hi reddit, I'm Ole Andreassen and my colleagues and I developed and validated a new genetic score to predict the age of Alzheimer's disease onset -- Ask Me Anything!


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Hi Reddit,

My name is Ole Andreassen and I am a Professor in Psychiatry at University of Oslo. I have also a clinical position where I see patients regularly in the outpatient clinic at Oslo University Hospital. My research focuses on severe mental illness and neurodegenerative diseases.

We recently published an article titled Genetic assessment of age-associated Alzheimer’s disease risk: development and validation of a polygenic hazard score in PLOS Medicine. In this paper, we describe the development and validation of a new genetic score to predict Alzheimer's disease age of onset. Our results show that genetic data can be combined with epidemiological information on dementia incidence rates from the US population to derive a score that can predict age-specific risk for Alzheimer's disease.

I'll be answering questions at 1pm ET -- Ask Me Anything!

">PLOS Science Wednesday: Hi reddit, I'm Ole Andreassen and my colleagues and I developed and validated a new genetic score to predict the age of Alzheimer's disease onset -- Ask Me Anything!

Research shows oral and genital herpes spread from chimps to humans tens of thousands of years ago. Also, seen for the first time, co-infection with both kinds of herpes can cause the two virus genomes to mix. This mixing led to our modern strain of genital herpes.


28 March, 2017

Supermassive black holes give birth to stars, astronomers discover


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Supermassive black holes give birth to stars, astronomers discover

"Although downloading consciousness is still only the stuff of science fiction, recent research has led scientists to claim that an artificial brain could be constructed in as little as ten years (Fildes, 2009)."


82% of Marathon runners developed Acute Kidney Injury in this Study


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82% of Marathon runners developed Acute Kidney Injury in this Study

Spiders could theoretically eat every human on Earth in one year.


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Spiders could theoretically eat every human on Earth in one year.

High concentrations of the stress hormone, Cortisol, in the body affect important DNA processes and increase the risk of long-term psychological consequences.