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A new study investigated how long it takes to get over an ex-partner. On average, it took about 4.18 years for the emotional attachment to an ex-partner to be halfway dissolved. For the typical person, the bond to an ex completely faded away around 8 years but for some it takes longer.

created by mvea on 14/03/2025 at 20:01 UTC - 6375 upvotes (https, www.psychologytoday.com)

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Amazon is using AI to discourage unionization, including automating HR processes to control workers, and monitoring private social media groups to stifle dissent, according to a study of workers at a warehouse in Alabama

created by asbruckman on 14/03/2025 at 15:17 UTC - 7624 upvotes (https, journals.sagepub.com)

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YouTube influencers drive engagement with video games, but may be costing millions for game developers in sales: Study finds influencers increase player engagement but often reduce game purchases, especially for story-driven games.

created by FunnyGamer97 on 15/03/2025 at 03:02 UTC - 560 upvotes (https, www.informs.org)

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First study to find association between lung cancer and poor diet - When scientists fed mice a high-fat, high-fructose “Western diet” that supported more glycogen in the blood, lung tumors grew. When glycogen levels decreased, tumor growth decreased too.

created by mvea on 15/03/2025 at 03:18 UTC - 263 upvotes (https, ufhealth.org)

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1 kg of compost contains up to 16,000 microplastic particles, finds new study. The scientists suspect the origin of these fragments are “biodegradable” compostable bags used to place food and garden waste into.

created by mvea on 14/03/2025 at 11:04 UTC - 3451 upvotes (https, www.scimex.org)

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Sugary drinks linked to greater oral cancer risk, study indicates. Women who consumed at least one sugar-sweetened beverage daily had a nearly 5 times greater chance of developing oral cancer than those who largely avoided sugary soft drinks.

created by mvea on 14/03/2025 at 12:26 UTC - 2284 upvotes (https, www.upi.com)

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Study reveals a growing divide in young people's mental wellbeing based on how 13 to 16 years old in Sweden rated their depressive symptoms over two decades. While some adolescents report high mental health, an increasing number are experiencing significant issues, especially among girls

created by nohup_me on 14/03/2025 at 19:14 UTC - 444 upvotes (https, www.gu.se)

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Emotional dysregulation (ED) is a strong predictor of food addiction (FA) in college students, with men being more affected than women. FA is linked to poor impulse control and using food as emotional relief. Addressing ED through coping strategies may help reduce FA and obesity risk in students.

created by bevatsulfieten on 15/03/2025 at 02:48 UTC - 81 upvotes (https, www.sciencedirect.com)

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Record-breaking wildfires in the Western US (2020) reduced solar radiation by up to 70%, darkening skies and lowering temperatures by 5°C. This means that wildfire smoke can rival volcanic eruptions in terms of radiative impact.

created by calliope_kekule on 14/03/2025 at 05:47 UTC - 3393 upvotes (https, doi.org)

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Plastic pollution leaves seabirds with brain damage similar to Alzheimer’s. Blood tests indicated that the plastic pollution had left the chicks with severe health issues, disrupting the stomach, liver, kidneys and brain

created by Wagamaga on 14/03/2025 at 09:52 UTC - 1543 upvotes (https, www.theguardian.com)

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Playing with dogs for just 15 minutes relieves stress in humans and canines alike, study shows - Fecal tests showed that canine cortisol levels were lower a week after hanging with a human and students' self-reported stress levels decreased by 33.5% after interacting with the dog.

created by -Mystica- on 14/03/2025 at 16:35 UTC - 357 upvotes (https, journals.plos.org)

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The placement and subsequent withdrawal of military forces in the postbellum US South exacerbated violence over the long run by triggering racialized revenge dynamics. US counties that were occupied by Black troops witnessed higher incidences of anti-Black violence than other areas.

created by smurfyjenkins on 14/03/2025 at 16:03 UTC - 375 upvotes (https, doi.org)

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Parkinson's treatment closer as problematic protein imaged for first time | Known as PINK1, the protein has been linked to the disease for decades but its structure and how to switch it back on have remained elusive – until now.

created by chrisdh79 on 14/03/2025 at 12:06 UTC - 731 upvotes (https, newatlas.com)

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Directly converting skin cells to brain cells yields 1,000% success | Scientists have managed to convert mouse skin cells directly into motor neurons, skipping the usual step of stem cells in between

created by chrisdh79 on 14/03/2025 at 09:50 UTC - 890 upvotes (https, newatlas.com)

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Linguistic capacity was present in the Homo sapiens population 135 thousand years ago

created by bojun on 14/03/2025 at 14:47 UTC - 276 upvotes (https, www.frontiersin.org)

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Smoke from wildland-urban interface fires more deadly than remote wildfires | Emissions are proportionately three times more likely to lead to premature deaths

created by FunnyGamer97 on 15/03/2025 at 02:57 UTC - 22 upvotes (https, www.eurekalert.org)

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Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the US. Experiencing 5 or more blistering sunburns between ages 15 and 20 increases one’s melanoma risk by 80% and nonmelanoma skin cancer risk by 68%. Study found that 30.3% of US adults had 1-5 sunburns and 2.1% more than 6 sunburns in the past 12 months.

created by mvea on 13/03/2025 at 23:59 UTC - 2102 upvotes (https, www.fau.edu)

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Social disadvantage can accelerate ageing and increase disease risk | People with favorable socioeconomic conditions, such as high incomes or education levels, face a reduced risk of age-related diseases and show fewer signs of biological ageing.

created by chrisdh79 on 14/03/2025 at 13:54 UTC - 152 upvotes (https, www.ucl.ac.uk)

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Destruction of Ukraine dam caused ‘toxic timebomb’ of heavy metals. The reservoir released 9,000-17,000 tonnes of phytoplankton each day in the first week after the dam was blown up, driving an increase in water turbidity that led to the “probable loss” of 10,000 tonnes of macroinvertebrates

created by Wagamaga on 13/03/2025 at 20:23 UTC - 3146 upvotes (https, www.theguardian.com)

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In the late 19th century US, milk was frequently diluted and contaminated by merchants, causing public health harms. In response, major cities adopted quality standards for milk and hired milk inspectors. This in turn reduced deaths from diarrheal diseases and typhoid by up to a third.

created by smurfyjenkins on 13/03/2025 at 18:43 UTC - 2881 upvotes (https, jhr.uwpress.org)

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Men in childcare are seen as less warm, moral, and competent than women | Study explores the stereotypes that shape public perceptions of men working in childcare and how these beliefs influence support for increasing gender diversity in the field.

created by chrisdh79 on 13/03/2025 at 14:12 UTC - 5829 upvotes (https, www.psypost.org)

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Study found that women who reported higher levels of self-objectification were more likely to fake orgasms, perform desire for their partner, and tolerate discomfort during sex. The strongest predictor of lower orgasm rates was women’s perception that their partner objectified them.

created by mvea on 13/03/2025 at 17:40 UTC - 2047 upvotes (https, www.psypost.org)

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Poisoned source code detection in code models

created by davidshepherd on 14/03/2025 at 18:26 UTC - 21 upvotes (https, www.sciencedirect.com)

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Characterization and host range prediction of Staphylococcus aureus phages through receptor-binding protein analysis

created by bluish1997 on 14/03/2025 at 23:41 UTC - 7 upvotes (https, www.cell.com)

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Good fences make good neighbors (with carnivores) | Fortified corrals prevent carnivore attacks on nearby livestock too, study finds

created by FunnyGamer97 on 15/03/2025 at 02:54 UTC - 3 upvotes (https, www.eurekalert.org)

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