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Submitted by burtzev t3_zpcnry
In a study examining conversation as a vehicle for social influence, researchers found that changing the mind of someone who is dismissive of efforts to protect the planet could be accomplished by sharing a pro-sustainability point of view during a verbal or written exchange.
news.osu.eduSubmitted by memorialmonorail t3_10v6wi5
Submitted by is0ph t3_yn0our
According to a new first-of-its-kind study, dying stars that have exhausted their supply of hydrogen and are in the final stages of stellar evolution, often experience large-scale structural variations, or "glitches." Additionally, researchers say these glitches are more common than thought.
news.osu.eduSubmitted by Impossible_Cookie596 t3_znj0bo
Companies with climate change initiatives may be the biggest greenhouse gas emitters. Researchers say this supports the theory of companies 'greenwashing' with symbolic gestures rather than making material change that can help fight climate change. N = 600 companies from 35 countries.
scimex.orgSubmitted by MistWeaver80 t3_118sxlh
10% of patients infected early in the pandemic still had symptoms 1 year later. Common long COVID symptoms were shortness of breath (26.5%), joint pain (26.9%), loss of smell or taste (27.0%), impaired attention or concentration (22.3%), memory loss (40.0%), and sleep disorders (36.6%)
cidrap.umn.eduSubmitted by Wagamaga t3_yt5i9y
Study of 578 mental health apps indicates current app marketplaces primarily offer basic features such as psychoeducation, goal tracking, and mindfulness but fewer innovative features such as specialized therapies. Privacy challenges remain common as well.
jamanetwork.comSubmitted by lolfuys t3_zxrve3
Twitter conspiracy theories during the pandemic involving Bill Gates. The study found what is most concerning is the speed and rapid spread of bot use to unforeseen areas. Researchers are just beginning to get a glimpse of issues and concerns that will result from this technology
liebertpub.comSubmitted by Wagamaga t3_11rufqy
A Swedish study found elite male soccer players are 1.5 times more likely to develop neurodegenerative disease compared to population controls. A previous study from Scotland suggested that soccer players were 3.5 times more likely to develop neurodegenerative disease.
thelancet.comSubmitted by Wagamaga t3_11uxoko
Submitted by LordNPython t3_111ue57
Immuno-suppressants may negatively affect SARS-CoV-2 antibody responses. In a study on autoimmune inflammatory rheumatic disease (AIRD) patients, neutralizing antibody levels were significantly lower for AIRD patient than in controls. Arthritis treatments were risk factors for reduced responses
thelancet.comSubmitted by glawgii t3_102qtni
Researchers show that the same system in the brain that enables us to avoid danger is also activated during selfless, helping behaviour: “These results contradict the conventional wisdom that we need to suppress our own fear system in order to help others who are in danger”
news.ki.seSubmitted by giuliomagnifico t3_yjj3qn