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Original Title: The “happiness paradox” is a phenomenon wherein trying to make ourselves happier actually makes us less happy, as it can drain our ability to use self-control and willpower. As a result, we’re more susceptible to temptation, and to making self-destructive decisions that make us less happy.

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Discovery Reveals How a Human Brain Turned to Glass in the Ancient Eruption of Mount Vesuvius. As the body rapidly reached over 510° C, the skull and spine protected the brain from a complete ther... (thedebrief.org)

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Original Title: Discovery Reveals How a Human Brain Turned to Glass in the Ancient Eruption of Mount Vesuvius. As the body rapidly reached over 510° C, the skull and spine protected the brain from a complete thermal breakdown, allowing a unique glass to form with the rapid cooling.

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Space station’s lack of dirt may damage astronauts’ health, says study | Scientists find sterile ISS environment could explain rashes and cold sores and suggest adding microbes to stations (www.theguardian.com)

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/chrisdh79 on 2025-02-27 17:02:56+00:00.

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New research from the University of Michigan shows that young children understood the reasons for novel norms and social practices aimed at promoting public health during the COVID-19 pandemic (news.umich.edu)

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/umichnews on 2025-02-27 16:10:11+00:00.

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Nasal Spray Shows Preclinical Promise for Treating Traumatic Brain Injury (www.massgeneralbrigham.org)

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/MassGen-Research on 2025-02-27 15:49:50+00:00.

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Cousin marriage: Researchers found that first cousin-parentage may have wider consequences than previously thought. (www.bbc.com)

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/AtheistArab99 on 2025-02-27 15:10:42+00:00.

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Drainage layers in plant pots really do reduce water retention, putting end to decades of mythbusting myths (doi.org)

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/TradescantiaHub on 2025-02-27 14:09:17+00:00.

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Fasting after learning might sharpen some memories, but blur others, study suggests (www.psypost.org)

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/thebelsnickle1991 on 2025-02-27 13:12:36+00:00.

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Just Five Days of Junk Food Can Throw Off Your Brain’s Metabolism | The occasional splurge can have long-lasting consequences. (www.zmescience.com)

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/chrisdh79 on 2025-02-27 12:00:35+00:00.

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Violence alters human genes for generations - Grandchildren of women pregnant during Syrian war who never experienced violence themselves bear marks of it in their genomes. This offers first human... (www.eurekalert.org)

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Original Title: Violence alters human genes for generations - Grandchildren of women pregnant during Syrian war who never experienced violence themselves bear marks of it in their genomes. This offers first human evidence previously documented only in animals: Genetic transmission of stress across generations.

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Scientists discover that brain region acts like an “anxiety meter,” scaling activity to match threat level | Research shows that as the mice encountered increasingly anxiety-provoking situations, ... (www.psypost.org)

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Original Title: Scientists discover that brain region acts like an “anxiety meter,” scaling activity to match threat level | Research shows that as the mice encountered increasingly anxiety-provoking situations, the activity of neurons in their ventral hippocampus rose accordingly.

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Genetic risk of schizophrenia affects men and women differently. Research found in men, genetic risk of schizophrenia was specifically associated with the positive dimension of schizotypy, which i... (www.uab.cat)

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Original Title: Genetic risk of schizophrenia affects men and women differently. Research found in men, genetic risk of schizophrenia was specifically associated with the positive dimension of schizotypy, which includes aspects such as bizarre beliefs and unusual perceptual experiences

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Dads taking more leave after their child’s birth were 31% more likely to have moms breastfeed longer. Study adds to evidence linking fathers’ leave with family benefits. ‘In medical training, no o... (news.northwestern.edu)

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Original Title: Dads taking more leave after their child’s birth were 31% more likely to have moms breastfeed longer. Study adds to evidence linking fathers’ leave with family benefits. ‘In medical training, no one talked about involving dads’.

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Dogs have a favorite color, according to a new study, and it might be yellow. (www.zmescience.com)

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/Effective_Ad6615 on 2025-02-27 07:52:28+00:00.

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A new study found that vaccinated children aged 5–17 had a 57% lower chance of experiencing long COVID symptoms after infection. (jamanetwork.com)

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/calliope_kekule on 2025-02-27 05:53:56+00:00.

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Aging and the brain’s sugar-coated shield | Restoring glycocalyx in mice improved BBB integrity and cognitive function, suggesting new avenues for treating age-related neurological conditions. (www.eurekalert.org)

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Intermittent fasting inhibits platelet activation to reduce thrombosis risk | IF elevates levels of indole-3-propionic acid (IPA), a metabolite produced by the gut microbiota, which in turn suppre... (www.eurekalert.org)

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Original Title: Intermittent fasting inhibits platelet activation to reduce thrombosis risk | IF elevates levels of indole-3-propionic acid (IPA), a metabolite produced by the gut microbiota, which in turn suppresses platelet activation—a key factor in cardiovascular events like heart attacks and strokes.

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Schizophrenia is reflected in the brain structure (www.eurekalert.org)

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/UnderstandingKey9050 on 2025-02-27 00:09:26+00:00.

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Citrus fruits reduce depression risk by 22% by supporting healthy bacteria in the gut (www.zmescience.com)

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/mareacaspica on 2025-02-26 23:06:53+00:00.

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Kids with long COVID have significant lung injuries linked to chronic fatigue (www.cidrap.umn.edu)

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/mareacaspica on 2025-02-26 23:04:42+00:00.

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Teachers are increasingly worried about the effect of misogynistic influencers, such as Andrew Tate or the incel movement, on their students. 90% of secondary and 68% of primary school teachers re... (www.scimex.org)

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Original Title: Teachers are increasingly worried about the effect of misogynistic influencers, such as Andrew Tate or the incel movement, on their students. 90% of secondary and 68% of primary school teachers reported feeling their schools would benefit from teaching materials to address this kind of behaviour.

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Eating a high fat, low carbohydrate diet could help to manage symptoms in patients with bipolar disorder, a study suggests (www.ed.ac.uk)

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/thebelsnickle1991 on 2025-02-26 20:34:55+00:00.

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Social media influencers are ‘fearmongering’ to promote health tests with limited evidence, study finds. Researchers warn of harms of overdiagnosis for generally healthy people as well as the cost... (www.theguardian.com)

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/mvea on 2025-02-26 19:46:15+00:00.

Original Title: Social media influencers are ‘fearmongering’ to promote health tests with limited evidence, study finds. Researchers warn of harms of overdiagnosis for generally healthy people as well as the cost of tests themselves.