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Blood Pressure Control Significantly Reduces Dementia Risk: Large-Scale Study
A large-scale study in rural China found that treating high blood pressure with medication and lifestyle counseling reduced dementia risk by 15% and cognitive impairment risk by 16% over four years among approximately 34,000 participants.
Blood Pressure Control Significantly Reduces Dementia Risk: Large-Scale Study
A large-scale study in rural China found that treating high blood pressure with medication and lifestyle counseling reduced dementia risk by 15% and cognitive impairment risk by 16% over four years among approximately 34,000 participants.
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Rising Psilocybin Use in U.S. Fueled by Decriminalization and Changing Perceptions
A new report reveals a significant increase in psilocybin use across the U.S. since 2019, particularly among young adults and adolescents, driven by decriminalization, changing public perceptions, and an unregulated online market; in 2023, about 2% of adults reported past-year use, while calls to po...
Rising Psilocybin Use in U.S. Fueled by Decriminalization and Changing Perceptions
A new report reveals a significant increase in psilocybin use across the U.S. since 2019, particularly among young adults and adolescents, driven by decriminalization, changing public perceptions, and an unregulated online market; in 2023, about 2% of adults reported past-year use, while calls to po...
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Marathon Running Temporarily Reduces Brain Myelin, Study Finds
A study of ten marathon runners revealed a temporary reduction in brain myelin levels after a 42km run, which fully replenished within two months; researchers suggest the brain utilizes myelin as fuel when carbohydrate reserves are depleted, potentially offering insights into treating myelin-related...
Marathon Running Temporarily Reduces Brain Myelin, Study Finds
A study of ten marathon runners revealed a temporary reduction in brain myelin levels after a 42km run, which fully replenished within two months; researchers suggest the brain utilizes myelin as fuel when carbohydrate reserves are depleted, potentially offering insights into treating myelin-related...
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Storm Chasers Hit by Two Tornadoes in Missouri
On April 20th, a storm chasing group in Missouri experienced two tornadoes, one of which directly hit their vehicle, highlighting the unpredictable nature and inherent risks of chasing rain-wrapped tornadoes despite advanced technology.
Storm Chasers Hit by Two Tornadoes in Missouri
On April 20th, a storm chasing group in Missouri experienced two tornadoes, one of which directly hit their vehicle, highlighting the unpredictable nature and inherent risks of chasing rain-wrapped tornadoes despite advanced technology.
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Rheinland-Pfalz Launches Cadaver Dog Training Program
Seventeen dogs are undergoing suitability testing in Gemünden, Germany, to become cadaver dogs for Rheinland-Pfalz, a collaborative effort between the Ministry for the Environment, state forestry, hunting associations, and the Malteser Hilfsdienst, addressing the need for efficient carcass detection...
Rheinland-Pfalz Launches Cadaver Dog Training Program
Seventeen dogs are undergoing suitability testing in Gemünden, Germany, to become cadaver dogs for Rheinland-Pfalz, a collaborative effort between the Ministry for the Environment, state forestry, hunting associations, and the Malteser Hilfsdienst, addressing the need for efficient carcass detection...
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Earth's Unique Characteristics: Shape, Water, and Life
Earth, an oblate spheroid with 70% water coverage, is the only known planet supporting life; its dynamic tectonic plates and diverse ecosystems demonstrate its unique characteristics.
Earth's Unique Characteristics: Shape, Water, and Life
Earth, an oblate spheroid with 70% water coverage, is the only known planet supporting life; its dynamic tectonic plates and diverse ecosystems demonstrate its unique characteristics.
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Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks April 21-22, 2025
The Lyrid meteor shower, peaking on April 21-22, 2025, offers skywatchers in the Northern Hemisphere a chance to see around five meteors per hour despite the moon's interference; originating from comet Thatcher, it's one of the oldest known meteor showers.
Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks April 21-22, 2025
The Lyrid meteor shower, peaking on April 21-22, 2025, offers skywatchers in the Northern Hemisphere a chance to see around five meteors per hour despite the moon's interference; originating from comet Thatcher, it's one of the oldest known meteor showers.
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Tentative Detection of Potential Biosignature Gases on Exoplanet K2-18b
A team of researchers tentatively detected dimethyl sulphide (DMS) or dimethyl disulphide (DMDS) in the atmosphere of K2-18b, an exoplanet orbiting a red dwarf star 124 light-years away, using the James Webb Space Telescope; while these gases are associated with life on Earth, non-biological sources...
Tentative Detection of Potential Biosignature Gases on Exoplanet K2-18b
A team of researchers tentatively detected dimethyl sulphide (DMS) or dimethyl disulphide (DMDS) in the atmosphere of K2-18b, an exoplanet orbiting a red dwarf star 124 light-years away, using the James Webb Space Telescope; while these gases are associated with life on Earth, non-biological sources...
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U.K. Pheasant Releases Linked to Increased Lyme Disease Risk in Ticks
A study in Ecology Letters reveals that ticks from U.K. pheasant release sites have more than double the Borrelia bacteria (Lyme disease) than control sites, particularly Borrelia garinii, suggesting a link between pheasant release programs and increased Lyme disease risk, although human infection r...
U.K. Pheasant Releases Linked to Increased Lyme Disease Risk in Ticks
A study in Ecology Letters reveals that ticks from U.K. pheasant release sites have more than double the Borrelia bacteria (Lyme disease) than control sites, particularly Borrelia garinii, suggesting a link between pheasant release programs and increased Lyme disease risk, although human infection r...
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16% Bias Score
Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks with Reduced Visibility Due to Moonlight
The Lyrid meteor shower, peaking the night of April 21–22, offers a modest display of approximately five meteors per hour in the Northern Hemisphere due to moonlight interference, despite originating from Comet Thatcher and being observable for 2,700 years.
Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks with Reduced Visibility Due to Moonlight
The Lyrid meteor shower, peaking the night of April 21–22, offers a modest display of approximately five meteors per hour in the Northern Hemisphere due to moonlight interference, despite originating from Comet Thatcher and being observable for 2,700 years.
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Peregrine Falcons Nest Atop Frankfurt's Commerzbank Tower
A pair of peregrine falcons laid two eggs in early March atop Frankfurt's Commerzbank Tower, continuing a nesting pattern since 2007, showcasing the adaptation of these birds—once endangered by DDT—to urban environments offering high-rise buildings as nesting sites and abundant prey.
Peregrine Falcons Nest Atop Frankfurt's Commerzbank Tower
A pair of peregrine falcons laid two eggs in early March atop Frankfurt's Commerzbank Tower, continuing a nesting pattern since 2007, showcasing the adaptation of these birds—once endangered by DDT—to urban environments offering high-rise buildings as nesting sites and abundant prey.
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Record-Low Snow Cover in Hindu Kush-Himalaya Threatens Water Resources for Two Billion
The persistent snow cover in the Hindu Kush-Himalaya mountain range is at its lowest level in 23 years, threatening water resources for almost two billion people due to reduced snowfall and a late start to the snow season, impacting the Mekong and Salween river basins and causing drought alerts in s...
Record-Low Snow Cover in Hindu Kush-Himalaya Threatens Water Resources for Two Billion
The persistent snow cover in the Hindu Kush-Himalaya mountain range is at its lowest level in 23 years, threatening water resources for almost two billion people due to reduced snowfall and a late start to the snow season, impacting the Mekong and Salween river basins and causing drought alerts in s...
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24% Bias Score
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