u/mvea — reddlx

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Grokipedia was launched by Elon Musk last October with a promise that the AI-written encyclopedia systematically “fixes” left-leaning biases in Wikipedia. New study found Grokipedia is selectively drawing on more-right leaning news sources on the topics of religion, history, literature and art.

eurekalert.org

u/mvea — 9 hours ago

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US state-level abortion bans are associated with a reduction in evidence-based medical care for miscarriage management. This means more women were forced to carry pregnancies that weren’t viable, potentially putting their health and fertility at risk and prolonging the grief of a lost pregnancy.

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u/mvea — 11 hours ago

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Last September, President Donald Trump, Robert F. Kennedy Jr, and other health officials declared they had uncovered a new treatment for autism spectrum disorder (ASD): leucovorin. A new study shows that plenty of families believed them, despite the lack of data supporting the drug’s effectiveness.

gizmodo.com

u/mvea — 20 hours ago

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Negative emotions tied to sexual experiences take longer to fade than everyday memories. While the human brain tends to soften the blow of bad memories over time as a healthy coping mechanism, this emotional fading happens more slowly for emotionally charged intimate encounters.

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u/mvea — 20 hours ago

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People who score high in psychopathic traits are less likely to trust strangers and their brain wave recordings suggests they experience intense cognitive conflict when suppressing cooperative behavior and feel outsized disappointment when their expectations of a payout are violated.

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u/mvea — 20 hours ago

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Prescriptions for ivermectin and another antiparasitic drug among cancer patients shot up after actor Mel Gibson discussed an unproven treatment on Joe Rogan's popular podcast, according to a new study.

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u/mvea — 1 day ago

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When romantic partners feel uncertain about their relationship, they tend to experience more negative emotions during everyday conversations. A partner’s helpfulness fosters happiness and positive communication, while doubts about the relationship can lead to annoyance and negative interactions.

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u/mvea — 1 day ago

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When romantic partners feel threatened by a potential rival, they tend to prioritize defending their bond over routinely nurturing it. Over time, this defensive focus can feed a loop of escalating jealousy and declining relationship satisfaction.

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u/Radiant-Rain2636 — 1 day ago

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Magic mushrooms could be effective treatment for cocaine addiction, study shows. Participants who got single dose of psilocybin were more likely to abstain from cocaine than those who got placebo.

theguardian.com

u/Radiant-Rain2636 — 1 day ago

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Scientists expected both liberals and conservatives to be reluctant to promote rhetoric associated with the opposing political side, but this was more consistent among liberals. Conservatives appeared relatively willing to support causes aligned with their views regardless of the moral framing used.

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u/mvea — 2 days ago

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Racial resentment plays a major role in driving conservative political beliefs among White Americans who are not religiously conservative. Harboring racial resentment provides evidence of a conservative political shift among White religious moderates, liberals, and nonreligious individuals.

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u/mvea — 2 days ago

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Early-career researchers do more ‘disruptive’ science than veterans. Analysis of millions of scientists shows that older researchers tend to stick with ideas from their past. This phenomenon, the nostalgia effect, can hold back scientific innovation, as scientists get hung up on ideas from the past.

nature.com

u/Radiant-Rain2636 — 2 days ago

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Feeling empty after finishing a video game (post-game depression) is a real phenomenon. A recent study has found that many video game players experience a specific sense of emptiness and sadness after finishing highly engaging games.

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u/MateriaGirl7 — 3 days ago

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1 in 3 people believe they don’t have to seek news from traditional outlets like newspapers and television. Instead, they think the “news will find me” (NFM), relying on algorithms and social networks to get information. This may make them more vulnerable to believing and sharing misinformation.

psu.edu

u/EsseNorway — 3 days ago

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Mouse eyes photosynthesize after plant-to-animal transplant. Scientists are harvesting the entire photosynthetic technology that has evolved over millions of years in plants and are able to transplant it into the animal system.

nature.com

u/mvea — 3 days ago

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Growing up in a disadvantaged environment not only hinders cognitive development but also weakens a person’s default willingness to trust others later in life. While higher intelligence generally makes people more trusting, early childhood adversity cuts this social benefit in half.

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u/Radiant-Rain2636 — 4 days ago

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US teens getting less sleep than ever. Homework, social pressure and jobs still keep teens up but now screen time and social media rob their sleep. Only 22% of older adolescents saying they slept at least 7 hours each night.

theguardian.com

u/mvea — 4 days ago

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Mind wandering enhances the brain’s ability to learn hidden patterns, new study suggests. These findings suggest that daydreaming is not simply a failure of attention but a functional shift that helps the brain absorb complex information.

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u/Radiant-Rain2636 — 4 days ago

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Autistic adults face higher risk of certain types of sexual victimization, study finds. When they feel paralyzed or overwhelmed by their senses, they may be unable to process risk cues, remove themselves, or assert boundaries, which increases their vulnerability to predatory behavior.

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u/mvea — 4 days ago

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Scientists just revealed a strange quirk in how we exit train stations. We tend to follow the same walking path as the person directly in front of us. This happens even when we do not know that person and even when such a choice leads to a longer travel time.

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u/mvea — 5 days ago