Three genes found only in humans appear to be what allow us to grow large brains, new study finds. The same genes likely also play a role in disorders like ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, schizophrenia.

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Three genes found only in humans appear to be what allow us to grow large brains, new study finds. The same genes likely also play a role in disorders like ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, schizophrenia.

A newly identified fossil is the oldest known fossil of a lizard by 75 million years, pushing the fossil record of snakes and lizards to about 240 million years ago

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A newly identified fossil is the oldest known fossil of a lizard by 75 million years, pushing the fossil record of snakes and lizards to about 240 million years ago

Genghis Khan's genetic legacy has competition The Mongolian leader left a strong footprint in the Y chromosomes of modern descendants — but he was not the only one.

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Genghis Khan's genetic legacy has competition The Mongolian leader left a strong footprint in the Y chromosomes of modern descendants — but he was not the only one.

Even if something is not on a test, students may still remember it: A new study shows that teachers don’t have to test everything they want their students to remember – as long as the knowledge they want to convey fits together well, and the test questions are well-chosen.

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Even if something is not on a test, students may still remember it: A new study shows that teachers don’t have to test everything they want their students to remember – as long as the knowledge they want to convey fits together well, and the test questions are well-chosen.

Google's deep learning diagnostic system outperformed human dermatologists in detecting melanomas, with or without context, identifying as many as 95%, according to a new study.

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Google's deep learning diagnostic system outperformed human dermatologists in detecting melanomas, with or without context, identifying as many as 95%, according to a new study.

People who think their opinions are superior to others may be most prone to overestimating their relevant knowledge and ignoring chances to learn more, finds a new study

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People who think their opinions are superior to others may be most prone to overestimating their relevant knowledge and ignoring chances to learn more, finds a new study

Taking a photo of something impairs your memory of it, whether you expect to keep the photo or not - the reasons for this remain largely unknown, finds a new study.

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Taking a photo of something impairs your memory of it, whether you expect to keep the photo or not - the reasons for this remain largely unknown, finds a new study.

The last picture of Arp 271 captured by VIMOS before it was decommissioned

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The last picture of Arp 271 captured by VIMOS before it was decommissioned

Research indicates that there is a “neurobiological home” for spirituality. When we feel a sense of connection with something greater than the self—whether transcendence involves communion with God, nature, or humanity—a certain part of the brain appears to activate.

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Research indicates that there is a “neurobiological home” for spirituality. When we feel a sense of connection with something greater than the self—whether transcendence involves communion with God, nature, or humanity—a certain part of the brain appears to activate.

Scientists show how brain circuit generates anxiety. Though they are distinct, fear and anxiety operate hand in hand, as anxiety almost always follows brief fearful experiences and can in turn influence fear responses to a perceived threat.

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Scientists show how brain circuit generates anxiety. Though they are distinct, fear and anxiety operate hand in hand, as anxiety almost always follows brief fearful experiences and can in turn influence fear responses to a perceived threat.

Rapid recovery of life at ground zero of the end- Cretaceous mass extinction

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Rapid recovery of life at ground zero of the end- Cretaceous mass extinction

Women who are overweight or obese but otherwise healthy are still at an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, a large study suggests.

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Women who are overweight or obese but otherwise healthy are still at an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, a large study suggests.

Inflated confidence in one’s knowledge of politics and public policy is linked with the tendency to believe in political conspiracies. Those who overestimate how well they understand politics are more likely to believe that hidden actors are conspiring in wide-ranging activities to influence events

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Inflated confidence in one’s knowledge of politics and public policy is linked with the tendency to believe in political conspiracies. Those who overestimate how well they understand politics are more likely to believe that hidden actors are conspiring in wide-ranging activities to influence events

Study finds THC, the main psychoactive constituent of cannabis, can increase false recollections when trying to remember words and images.

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Study finds THC, the main psychoactive constituent of cannabis, can increase false recollections when trying to remember words and images.

Tunable diamond string improves storage time of quantum memory (silicon-vacancy centers in diamond)

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Tunable diamond string improves storage time of quantum memory (silicon-vacancy centers in diamond)

A lack of phosphorus is stopping plant growth in areas uncovered by glacial retreat

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A lack of phosphorus is stopping plant growth in areas uncovered by glacial retreat

Physically active academic school lessons boost pupils’ activity levels and focus. Whilst demonstrating eagerness to participate in the active-learning activities, the children (post-activities) were more focused on the lesson, followed instructions, and made more eye contact with their teacher

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Physically active academic school lessons boost pupils’ activity levels and focus. Whilst demonstrating eagerness to participate in the active-learning activities, the children (post-activities) were more focused on the lesson, followed instructions, and made more eye contact with their teacher

Researchers have found that persistently poor sleep causes the brain to clear a significant amount of neurons and synaptic connections, and recovering sleep might not be able to reverse the damage.

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Researchers have found that persistently poor sleep causes the brain to clear a significant amount of neurons and synaptic connections, and recovering sleep might not be able to reverse the damage.

The first human corneas have been 3D printed by scientists. The technique could be used in the future to ensure an unlimited supply of corneas. The proof-of-concept research showed how stem cells from a healthy donor cornea were mixed together with alginate and collagen to create a ‘bio-ink’.

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The first human corneas have been 3D printed by scientists. The technique could be used in the future to ensure an unlimited supply of corneas. The proof-of-concept research showed how stem cells from a healthy donor cornea were mixed together with alginate and collagen to create a ‘bio-ink’.

People with a keener sense of smell may find sex more pleasant and, if they are female, have more orgasms during sex, finds a new study.

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People with a keener sense of smell may find sex more pleasant and, if they are female, have more orgasms during sex, finds a new study.

THC, the main psychoactive constituent of cannabis, may increase false recollections when trying to remember words and images, finds a new study published in Biological Psychiatry.

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THC, the main psychoactive constituent of cannabis, may increase false recollections when trying to remember words and images, finds a new study published in Biological Psychiatry.

New research suggests that partisans do not care much about political neutrality. Even though people say that they are against any bias, in many cases they are not really concerned about political bias per se; rather, they mainly care about political bias that hurts their party or group

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New research suggests that partisans do not care much about political neutrality. Even though people say that they are against any bias, in many cases they are not really concerned about political bias per se; rather, they mainly care about political bias that hurts their party or group

Researchers have traced the origins of the Incas - the largest pre-Hispanic civilization in the Americas - through the DNA of the modern-day descendants of their emperors

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Researchers have traced the origins of the Incas - the largest pre-Hispanic civilization in the Americas - through the DNA of the modern-day descendants of their emperors

Popular vitamin and mineral supplements provide no health benefit

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Popular vitamin and mineral supplements provide no health benefit

Great White Sharks Have A Secret 'Cafe,' And They Led Scientists Right To It

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Great White Sharks Have A Secret 'Cafe,' And They Led Scientists Right To It

Cochrane review finds lack of evidence for antidepressants in the treatment of insomnia.

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Cochrane review finds lack of evidence for antidepressants in the treatment of insomnia.

Some cancer cells co-opt a pain-sensing ‘wasabi receptor’ to thrive and grow, according to a Harvard study

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Some cancer cells co-opt a pain-sensing ‘wasabi receptor’ to thrive and grow, according to a Harvard study

Research shows that presenting a less convenient option for hand sanitizing may actually boost workers' use of hand sanitizer and increase sanitary conditions in the workplace. This utilizes the "decoy effect" - when the introduction of an inferior option makes a preexisting option more favorable

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Research shows that presenting a less convenient option for hand sanitizing may actually boost workers' use of hand sanitizer and increase sanitary conditions in the workplace. This utilizes the "decoy effect" - when the introduction of an inferior option makes a preexisting option more favorable

New Study Estimates Hurricane Maria Death Toll in Puerto Rico Could Exceed 4,000

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New Study Estimates Hurricane Maria Death Toll in Puerto Rico Could Exceed 4,000

Water is not the same as water: Water molecules exist in two different forms with almost identical physical properties. For the first time, researchers have succeeded in separating the two forms to show that they can exhibit different chemical reactivities

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Water is not the same as water: Water molecules exist in two different forms with almost identical physical properties. For the first time, researchers have succeeded in separating the two forms to show that they can exhibit different chemical reactivities

At least 4,645 people died as a result of Hurricane Maria and its devastation across Puerto Rico last year. The fatalities were driven by the disruption of health care for the elderly and the loss of basic utility services for the chronically ill.

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At least 4,645 people died as a result of Hurricane Maria and its devastation across Puerto Rico last year. The fatalities were driven by the disruption of health care for the elderly and the loss of basic utility services for the chronically ill.

Social Pursuits Linked With Increased Life Satisfaction. Research showed that people who came up with ‘well-being’ strategies that involved other people were more satisfied with their lives one year later — even after taking into account that they were marginally happier to begin with

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Social Pursuits Linked With Increased Life Satisfaction. Research showed that people who came up with ‘well-being’ strategies that involved other people were more satisfied with their lives one year later — even after taking into account that they were marginally happier to begin with

New study on how your chronotype (morning lark or night owl) affects your intimate relationships suggests that male larks prefer sex in the morning, while male owls prefer it in the evening, but women, both larks and owls, prefer sex before sleep, resulting in women dictating the timing of sex.

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New study on how your chronotype (morning lark or night owl) affects your intimate relationships suggests that male larks prefer sex in the morning, while male owls prefer it in the evening, but women, both larks and owls, prefer sex before sleep, resulting in women dictating the timing of sex.

Man against machine: the diagnostic performance of an AI (a deep learning convolutional neural network) for melanoma recognition in comparison to 58 dermatologists was tested for the first time. The average diagnostic performance of the dermatologists was found to be inferior to the AI.

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Man against machine: the diagnostic performance of an AI (a deep learning convolutional neural network) for melanoma recognition in comparison to 58 dermatologists was tested for the first time. The average diagnostic performance of the dermatologists was found to be inferior to the AI.

Scientists survey of earlier studies suggest multivitamin and mineral supplements have minimal impact on cardiovascular and mortality outcomes - folic acid and B-vitamins had moderate benefits - they conclude minimal benefits should be balanced against risks

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Scientists survey of earlier studies suggest multivitamin and mineral supplements have minimal impact on cardiovascular and mortality outcomes - folic acid and B-vitamins had moderate benefits - they conclude minimal benefits should be balanced against risks

A new study of 169 newlywed heterosexual couples found that after the first 18 months of marriage husbands became more conscientious, and wives became less anxious, depressed and angry. However, husbands became less extroverted, and both husbands and wives became less agreeable.

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A new study of 169 newlywed heterosexual couples found that after the first 18 months of marriage husbands became more conscientious, and wives became less anxious, depressed and angry. However, husbands became less extroverted, and both husbands and wives became less agreeable.

Fungus that turns ants into zombies adapted to climate by modifying its victim behaviour. Once infected it forces the host’s nervous system to march up a tree to grab a leaf in its jaws. The ant dies but remains locked in place. The fungus bursts through its head spreading spores

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Fungus that turns ants into zombies adapted to climate by modifying its victim behaviour. Once infected it forces the host’s nervous system to march up a tree to grab a leaf in its jaws. The ant dies but remains locked in place. The fungus bursts through its head spreading spores

People with either a low or high IQ as youths drink more alcohol in middle age, while people who had average intelligence drink the least, new research shows. Most likely, people with higher IQs tend to drink moderately but more frequently, while people with lower IQs tend to binge drink.

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People with either a low or high IQ as youths drink more alcohol in middle age, while people who had average intelligence drink the least, new research shows. Most likely, people with higher IQs tend to drink moderately but more frequently, while people with lower IQs tend to binge drink.

Distinct from intelligence or working memory, your “perceptual capacity” may predict how susceptible you are to inattentional blindness (or missing the gorilla in the room), finds a new study.

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Distinct from intelligence or working memory, your “perceptual capacity” may predict how susceptible you are to inattentional blindness (or missing the gorilla in the room), finds a new study.

Paper-based electrodes show superior water-splitting efficiency

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Paper-based electrodes show superior water-splitting efficiency

Computer learns to detect skin cancer more accurately than doctors - Artificial intelligence machine found 95% of melanomas in study compared to 86.6% for dermatologists

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Computer learns to detect skin cancer more accurately than doctors - Artificial intelligence machine found 95% of melanomas in study compared to 86.6% for dermatologists

Dolphins Have a Mysterious Network of Veins That Could Be Key to Preventing the Bends

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Dolphins Have a Mysterious Network of Veins That Could Be Key to Preventing the Bends

A new DNA study found that nine out of 10 species on Earth today, including humans, came into being 100,000 to 200,000 years ago. In analysing DNA barcodes across 100,000 species, researchers found a telltale sign showing that almost all the animals emerged about the same time as humans.

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A new DNA study found that nine out of 10 species on Earth today, including humans, came into being 100,000 to 200,000 years ago. In analysing DNA barcodes across 100,000 species, researchers found a telltale sign showing that almost all the animals emerged about the same time as humans.

A new DNA study found that nine out of 10 species on Earth today, including humans, came into being 100,000 to 200,000 years ago. In analysing DNA barcodes across 100,000 species, researchers found a telltale sign showing that almost all the animals emerged about the same time as humans.

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A new DNA study found that nine out of 10 species on Earth today, including humans, came into being 100,000 to 200,000 years ago. In analysing DNA barcodes across 100,000 species, researchers found a telltale sign showing that almost all the animals emerged about the same time as humans.

Being torn about which personal goals to pursue is associated with symptoms of psychological distress, suggests new research based on more than 200 young adults, which found that goal conflict and ambivalence were independently associated with anxious and depressive symptoms.

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Being torn about which personal goals to pursue is associated with symptoms of psychological distress, suggests new research based on more than 200 young adults, which found that goal conflict and ambivalence were independently associated with anxious and depressive symptoms.

Researchers have found that patients prescribed any of the 12 most commonly used antidepressants were 21% more likely to experience an episode of gain weight than those not taking the drugs, after adjusting for other factors which might affect this result.

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Researchers have found that patients prescribed any of the 12 most commonly used antidepressants were 21% more likely to experience an episode of gain weight than those not taking the drugs, after adjusting for other factors which might affect this result.

Anxiety prone individuals tend to misread their bodily signals (i.e., fast heart rate). But now, research finds that interoceptive accuracy, as it's called, is amenable to change and training.

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Anxiety prone individuals tend to misread their bodily signals (i.e., fast heart rate). But now, research finds that interoceptive accuracy, as it's called, is amenable to change and training.

New study first to suggest that living in big cities, experiencing physical or sexual abuse, migration, cannabis consumption or problematic alcohol use during pre-adulthood, can markedly alter gene expression through epigenetics, and lead to a higher risk of becoming a violently aggressive adult.

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New study first to suggest that living in big cities, experiencing physical or sexual abuse, migration, cannabis consumption or problematic alcohol use during pre-adulthood, can markedly alter gene expression through epigenetics, and lead to a higher risk of becoming a violently aggressive adult.

Scientists get more bang for their buck if given more freedom

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Scientists get more bang for their buck if given more freedom

A new study found that while it remains more common for men to use online dating for hooking-up and more common for women to use online dating to meeting that special someone, the reason may not intrinsically be due to biological sex, but due to their sociosexual orientation.

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A new study found that while it remains more common for men to use online dating for hooking-up and more common for women to use online dating to meeting that special someone, the reason may not intrinsically be due to biological sex, but due to their sociosexual orientation.