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jubilant-barter t1_jcg6qv4 wrote

Reply to comment by [deleted] in People with dark personality traits are better in finding novel ways to cause damage or harm others: Study reveals that people with more pronounced dark personality traits tend to have more malevolent creativity by DreamingForYouAlways

Well, you know some people often say: evil is stupid.

The idea is that cruelty is the retreat of uncreative, mean, simple people. But, if that isn't true, that's pretty terrifying.

Competent malevolence is a horrifying idea.

But generally, y'all. Stop treating scientific studies with results that we think as "obvious" as if they're not valuable. Testing our assumptions is important.

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carcigenicate t1_jcfxdjz wrote

Reply to 8 out of 10 preterm babies suffer newborn jaundice. Therapy involves exposing the baby to blue light, however, there are no standard guidelines on the precise color of light, irradiation power and duration. Scientists suggest fluorescence measurement will improve jaundice testing and therapy. by Skoltech_

That explains the blue light I used to see in the NICU I worked in. The lights were so bright the entire room would be bathed in thick blue light, and it would spill out into the hallways. It's the only light I've ever seen that could be described as "thick".

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PsychologicalLuck343 t1_jcfwq2y wrote

Reply to Malformations in heart, eyes and nervous system: Nano-plastics disrupt growth by giuliomagnifico

Stop wearing plastic clothes, people. Throw them away. Buy natural fabrics and quit supporting fast fashion. It's the least we can do. Polyester, acrylic and nylon are just gross, anyway.

Can't afford a wool or cotton sweater? Save up or buy thrift. Stop following fashion seasons. It's a completely artificial way to value others and yourself. I got a 100% cashmere cable sweater for $15.

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Z0idberg_MD t1_jcfsvct wrote

Reply to comment by Psilo_Cyan in Poor sleep in middle age can have a negative impact on brain health, according to a study by researchers at The Australian National University by chrisdh79

I think what was surprising was what is considered "poor" sleep health. Apparently, napping? My layman's guess it that people who nap usually needed more core sleep, so the real impairment comes from the lack of overall core sleep.

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