Submitted by NoseCommercial7714 t3_yvzc2u
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Another primate (out of 12 species) observed to nose-picking, booger-eating for the first time: the finger of the aye-aye can reach through its nose to the back of its throat, with the animals seen licking off the gathered mucus, this could play an important role in the immune syste
nhm.ac.ukSubmitted by giuliomagnifico t3_ygq5mk
Air pollutants have been confirmed to increase the risk of Alzheimer's dementia. Air pollutants enter the lungs through the respiratory tract and cause inflammation, which causes various diseases throughout the body, especially the inflammation of nerves when it reaches the brain.
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Old Christmas trees could be saved from landfill to make renewable fuels. Research has found that pine needles from discarded Christmas trees or other sources could be turned into renewable fuels and new products, with the potential to reduce the UK’s carbon footprint.
sheffield.ac.ukSubmitted by MistWeaver80 t3_zyp0f8
Avian influenza viruses of the H5 subtype and H7 subtype have caused 2634 human cases around the world, including more than 1000 deaths. These viruses have caused numerous disease outbreaks in wild birds and domestic poultry, and are responsible for the loss of at least 422 million domestic birds.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.govSubmitted by Unethical_Orange t3_10cknig
Climate change is shrinking the difference between the daily high temperature and the daily low in many parts of the world, this has a significant effect on growing seasons, crop yields, residential energy consumption and human health issues related to heat stress
eandt.theiet.orgSubmitted by giuliomagnifico t3_yhmhl5
Straight male Redditors who are attracted to trans women are driven by misogyny & desire to sexually dominate both trans & cis women. Straight male redditors reported they sexually desire trans women because of the women's supposed hyper-feminine traits.
news.ucr.eduSubmitted by MistWeaver80 t3_122cmre
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Psychedelics activate the same receptors as serotonin, so why aren't we always tripping? Psychedelics may cause neuronal plasticity and relieve depression by activating intracellular serotonin receptors that serotonin itself cannot, suggests a new study.
technologynetworks.comSubmitted by rjmsci t3_113z79j
Studies have shown that individuals with excessive smartphone use behaviors may exhibit reduced gray matter volume anterior cingulate cortex, altered functional connectivity and changes in activity in various parts of the cortex during processing of emotions.
psypost.orgSubmitted by OpenlyFallible t3_zb3md9