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Original Title: A switch of just two weeks from a traditional African diet to a Western diet causes inflammation, reduces the immune response to pathogens, and activates processes associated with lifestyle diseases. Conversely, an African diet rich in vegetables, fiber, and fermented foods has positive effects.

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This Is the Most Detailed Map of Antarctica Ever Made - Scientists compiled decades of data to reveal the continent hiding beneath millions of miles of ice. (www.atlasobscura.com)

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/GeoGeoGeoGeo on 2025-04-03 19:00:39+00:00.

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The Great Oxidation Event (GOE) some 2.4 billion years ago established the oxygen-rich atmosphere that many living things depend on today. Curiously, when it came to evolving ways to actively use ... (www.sciencealert.com)

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/sciencealert on 2025-04-03 18:15:23+00:00.

Original Title: The Great Oxidation Event (GOE) some 2.4 billion years ago established the oxygen-rich atmosphere that many living things depend on today. Curiously, when it came to evolving ways to actively use the element for respiration, some strains of bacteria had a head start.

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A study has identified specific brain networks that regulate the intensity of political engagement, irrespective of ideology: damage to the prefrontal cortex increases political fervor, while dama... (news.northwestern.edu)

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/nohup_me on 2025-04-03 18:19:48+00:00.

Original Title: A study has identified specific brain networks that regulate the intensity of political engagement, irrespective of ideology: damage to the prefrontal cortex increases political fervor, while damage to the amygdala reduces it

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Deporting immigrants may further shrink the health care workforce. More than 1 million noncitizen immigrants (one-third of them undocumented) work in health care in the US. Many health care worker... (jamanetwork.com)

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/mvea on 2025-04-03 17:42:04+00:00.

Original Title: Deporting immigrants may further shrink the health care workforce. More than 1 million noncitizen immigrants (one-third of them undocumented) work in health care in the US. Many health care workers may be removed if President Trump implements plans to deport undocumented immigrants.

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Scientists have shown that a sequence of just three amino acids may reduce the severity of psoriasis, when applied topically in an emollient cream (www.birmingham.ac.uk)

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/nohup_me on 2025-04-03 17:18:17+00:00.

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Drone experiment reveals how Greenland ice sheet is changing. Greenland lost about 55 gigatons of ice and snow between fall 2023 and fall 2024. The island is shedding ice for the 28th year in a ro... (www.colorado.edu)

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Original Title: Drone experiment reveals how Greenland ice sheet is changing. Greenland lost about 55 gigatons of ice and snow between fall 2023 and fall 2024. The island is shedding ice for the 28th year in a row, and scientists estimate that it has lost more than 5 trillion tons of ice since 1992.

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Meat-eating dinosaurs shared watering holes with their prey (www.bbc.co.uk)

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/flacao9 on 2025-04-03 15:23:03+00:00.

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New model published in Nature and developed by the University of Michigan and the University of Colorado shows extreme weather events—like wildfires, windstorms, and heatwaves—can cause major econ... (news.umich.edu)

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/umichnews on 2025-04-03 15:05:16+00:00.

Original Title: New model published in Nature and developed by the University of Michigan and the University of Colorado shows extreme weather events—like wildfires, windstorms, and heatwaves—can cause major economic losses by disrupting ecosystem services, such as pollination, timber, and recreation

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PFAS, Fluoropolymers and nanomaterials, the invisible hazards of cell phone and computer touchscreens (link.springer.com)

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/StudyNo2866 on 2025-04-03 13:44:48+00:00.

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All-natural elephant skin-inspired fungi tiles offer up to 70% more cooling for buildings | The bumpy surface of these tiles improves cooling by 70% in wet conditions compared to flat mycelium tiles. (www.technologynetworks.com)

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/chrisdh79 on 2025-04-03 13:39:22+00:00.

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Maintaining 9 Inches of Wood Chips Reduces Playground Fall Impact Forces by 44%. Only 4.7% of playgrounds maintain 9-inches likely placing children at higher risk of playground injuries. (www.frontiersin.org)

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/theslipguy on 2025-04-03 13:15:24+00:00.

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Metacognitive function in young adults is impacted by physical activity, diet, and sleep patterns - The findings suggest that these everyday behaviors may not only influence how we think but also ... (journals.plos.org)

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/-Mystica- on 2025-04-03 12:09:00+00:00.

Original Title: Metacognitive function in young adults is impacted by physical activity, diet, and sleep patterns - The findings suggest that these everyday behaviors may not only influence how we think but also how we think about our thinking.

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A mother’s exposure to phthalates during pregnancy can affect their newborn’s metabolism and brain development. Phthalates are plasticizers commonly found in a variety of cosmetics and personal ca... (news.emory.edu)

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Original Title: A mother’s exposure to phthalates during pregnancy can affect their newborn’s metabolism and brain development. Phthalates are plasticizers commonly found in a variety of cosmetics and personal care products, such as shampoos, soaps, and detergents, as well as plastic food and beverage containers.

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A study shows how food poisoning leads to lasting food aversions by activating specific neural pathways in the brain. (www.technologynetworks.com)

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/RhiannaSmithSci on 2025-04-03 11:36:33+00:00.

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Children exposed to higher ozone levels early in life are more likely to develop asthma | Children exposed to higher levels of ozone in their first two years of life were significantly more likely... (www.washington.edu)

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/chrisdh79 on 2025-04-03 11:34:09+00:00.

Original Title: Children exposed to higher ozone levels early in life are more likely to develop asthma | Children exposed to higher levels of ozone in their first two years of life were significantly more likely to be diagnosed with asthma or wheezing at ages 4-6

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Tiny Pacemaker Dissolves When No Longer Needed | The new device is smaller than a grain of rice and can be injected by syringe (spectrum.ieee.org)

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/chrisdh79 on 2025-04-03 11:30:05+00:00.

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Dutch dietary guidelines could dramatically cut chronic disease rates by 2050. Removing processed meat from diet was similarly predicted to reduce the risk of diabetes and colorectal cancer cases ... (www.thelancet.com)

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/Wagamaga on 2025-04-03 10:39:22+00:00.

Original Title: Dutch dietary guidelines could dramatically cut chronic disease rates by 2050. Removing processed meat from diet was similarly predicted to reduce the risk of diabetes and colorectal cancer cases by 18.6 and 8.7% in women, respectively, as well as 24.5% and 10.4% in men.

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Study found that people who were not married were less at risk (at least 50% lower risk) than married people for dementia. One contributing factor may be that single people are better at maintaini... (www.psychologytoday.com)

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/mvea on 2025-04-03 10:04:48+00:00.

Original Title: Study found that people who were not married were less at risk (at least 50% lower risk) than married people for dementia. One contributing factor may be that single people are better at maintaining social ties. Single people may also have a greater variety of interesting and unique experiences.

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Scientists found many new molecules, some with over 75% of TNT's explosive power (linkinghub.elsevier.com)

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/Skoltech_ on 2025-04-03 07:24:08+00:00.

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New research now argues that ferrihydrite, a hydrous ferric oxyhydroxide, not hematite is responsible for Mars' red colour (news.uark.edu)

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/GeoGeoGeoGeo on 2025-04-03 04:56:58+00:00.

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Monkeys are world’s best yodellers - research finds: Researchers discover how ‘voice breaks’ are produced in monkeys, similar to Alpine yodelling (www.eurekalert.org)

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/FunnyGamer97 on 2025-04-03 03:17:28+00:00.

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Even the richest Americans face shorter lifespans than their European counterparts. Over a 10-year period, Americans across all wealth levels were more likely to die than Europeans. People with mo... (www.brown.edu)

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/mvea on 2025-04-02 22:26:11+00:00.

Original Title: Even the richest Americans face shorter lifespans than their European counterparts. Over a 10-year period, Americans across all wealth levels were more likely to die than Europeans. People with more wealth still lived longer, especially in the US, where the gap between rich and poor is much larger.