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Study finds strong link between conspiracy beliefs, antisemitism and anti-Israel attitudes

New research from Rutgers University–Newark psychologist Kent Harber reveals a strong connection between conspiracy theories, antisemitic attitudes and hostility toward Israel.

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Liquid nitrogen may have recently flowed across Pluto's heart-shaped glacier

A new study led by Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) provides evidence that liquid nitrogen is rising to Pluto's surface through cracks at the northern edge of Sputnik Planitia, part of the massive heart-shaped glacier on the dwarf planet's surface. This is the first evidence o

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Three factors in midlife can delay the onset of dementia by 13 years

A study involving 12,000 adults in the US suggests that taking action to prevent dementia during your 50s can make a big difference later in life

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Well-worn wins: Wild capuchin monkeys prefer stones with a proven track record of cracking

A new study provides experimental evidence that wild capuchin monkeys use more than just physical cues when selecting stone tools; they also rely on visible signs that a stone has previously been used for this purpose.

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Zoo-housed lions show wild-style behaviors when fed whole carcasses

A new Australian study has found that feeding zoo-housed lions whole-animal carcasses on a feast-and-fast schedule encourages behaviors more closely aligned with those seen in the wild.

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Oil dispersants reshape Arctic sea-ice microbes but do not markedly accelerate oil breakdo

By making the Arctic less ice-covered, climate warming has increased both shipping traffic and the risk of oil spills in the region. Changing ice conditions may, however, affect the effectiveness of currently available oil spill response measures, according to a recent study by r

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Boron layers could set a superconductivity record, theoretical study predicts

Scientists in China predict that stacking two microscopic layers of boron could set a new record for superconductivity. Superconductors are materials that conduct electricity with zero resistance. Traditional types need temperatures close to absolute zero to work, requiring compl

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Water Colour review – an elegant, expertly handled study of depression

Traverse theatre, EdinburghMilly Sweeney’s award-winning two-hander about an art student and a kitchen porter draws power from its clever structure and light touchIt is rare to come out of a show raving about the structure, but the unusual plotting distinguishes Milly Sweeney’s t

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Watching comedy helps people detect faint smiles, a new study shows

In everyday life, the ability to read facial expressions plays a vital role in social communication, as it reveals a speaker's underlying emotions, intentions and psychological state. More importantly, accurately recognizing subtle signs of positive emotions can help build trust,

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New study shows urban growers rely on accessible educational resources to adopt pollinator

A recent study by MSU entomologists Jen Roedel, Karma Thomas and Zsofia Szendrei found that urban growers' use of pollinator management practices is driven more by access to educational resources, labor and other farming support than by demographics or the pollination needs of th

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Stress can scramble your brain’s internal GPS, MRI study finds

Stress may literally scramble the brain’s internal GPS. Researchers found that cortisol, a hormone released during stress, made people significantly worse at navigating a virtual environment and disrupted the precise activity of grid cells, specialized brain cells that help us un

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Wine, beer, or spirits? Massive study finds a surprising health divide

A study tracking more than 340,000 adults for over a decade found that heavy drinking increased the risk of death regardless of beverage type. At lower levels, however, the picture became more surprising: beer, cider, and spirits were linked to higher mortality, while wine was as

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