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Scientists have shown how toxic dyes can be filtered out of wastewater using the method and material developed by the group. The procedure uses sunlight as a catalyst and doesn’t involve any pressure or heat. It can remove 80 percent of dye pollutants in wastewater.

eurekalert.org

Submitted by Wagamaga t3_120ers7 on March 24, 2023 at 9:13 AM in science

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Researchers say derelict objects left in orbit and other disintegrating space junk may cause a catastrophic collision above our atmosphere. They warn that they would destroy communication systems, setting modern society back decades.

eurekalert.org

Submitted by Wagamaga t3_11q6np8 on March 13, 2023 at 11:04 AM in science

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New information about the role of a molecule found in chillis in reducing foot pain by healing damaged nerves. After three months, the team found that those who’d been treated with the capsaicin patch reported that their pain had reduced significantly, compared to those treated with standard care

diabetes.org.uk

Submitted by Wagamaga t3_11pma5u on March 12, 2023 at 6:47 PM in science

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UC researchers develop innovative breathing aid. The new device not only improves symptoms of breathlessness and quality of life for people with COPD, it also offers benefits for people dealing with stress and anxiety

uc.edu

Submitted by Wagamaga t3_11og6vd on March 11, 2023 at 9:50 AM in science

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Ancient dormant viruses found in permafrost, once revived, can infect amoeba. Findings hint at a much bigger problem—as the planet warms and the permafrost melts, there is a chance of viruses emerging that are capable of infecting humans

mdpi.com

Submitted by Wagamaga t3_11nyl40 on March 10, 2023 at 7:37 PM in science

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Ultramassive black hole over 30 billion times mass of our sun has been spotted. The discovery had been made possible thanks to a phenomenon known as gravitational lensing — the first time a black hole has been spotted in such a way.

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Submitted by Wagamaga t3_125nz7n on March 29, 2023 at 1:22 PM in science

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New research demonstrates that manipulating blood flow in the brain with visual stimulation induces complementary fluid flow. The findings could impact treatment for conditions like Alzheimer’s disease, which have been associated with declines in cerebrospinal fluid flow.

journals.plos.org

Submitted by Wagamaga t3_126vloh on March 30, 2023 at 6:42 PM in science

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Ice Age Survivors. Study focuses on the people who lived between 35,000 and 5,000 years ago and that are, at least partially, the ancestors of the present-day population of Western Eurasia, including – for the first time – the genomes of people who lived during the Last Glacial Maximum (LGM)

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Submitted by Wagamaga t3_11lt7ru on March 8, 2023 at 10:49 AM in science

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New research analyses fake interaction services on social media. Researchers found that for less than 9 cents you can get 1000 views on TikTok, SoundCloud or Instagram/IGTV. Buying Instagram followers is more expensive: for 4.3 euros you can get 1000.

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Submitted by Wagamaga t3_11kw3j2 on March 7, 2023 at 10:54 AM in science

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Research found weight loss was associated with decreased risk factors for cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes for at least five years — even if some weight was regained, according to a review of research on behavioral weight loss programs

newsroom.heart.org

Submitted by Wagamaga t3_124vj1k on March 28, 2023 at 5:10 PM in science

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On Facebook, Visual Misinfo Widespread. In the runup to the 2020 U.S. Presidential election visual misinformation was widespread across the platform, and that it was highly asymmetric across party lines, with right-leaning images five to eight times more likely to be misleading.

academic.oup.com

Submitted by Wagamaga t3_11hwm47 on March 4, 2023 at 10:58 AM in science

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Study Suggests Wild Blueberries Help Burn Fat. Results showed participants burned notably more fat after consuming wild blueberries. For example, fat oxidation rate rose by 19.7%, 43.2%, and 31.1% at 20, 30, and 40 min after cycling.

mdpi.com

Submitted by Wagamaga t3_123uv80 on March 27, 2023 at 5:58 PM in science

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A Coordinated Group Of 4,500 Bots Tweeted In Support Of Andrew Tate

buzzfeednews.com

Submitted by Wagamaga t3_11ctxcu on February 26, 2023 at 9:54 PM in technology

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Teenagers are learning more about sex from TikTok than they are at school

indy100.com

Submitted by Wagamaga t3_119x0k9 on February 23, 2023 at 12:54 PM in technology

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Mexican ex-governors, drug traffickers and Venezuela officials hired Spanish disinformation firm to whitewash their online image

english.elpais.com

Submitted by Wagamaga t3_1175w53 on February 20, 2023 at 12:52 PM in technology

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How the Supreme Court ruling on Section 230 could end Reddit as we know it

technologyreview.com

Submitted by Wagamaga t3_10qrso3 on February 1, 2023 at 11:38 AM in technology

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“The Deepfake Dangers Ahead; AI-generated disinformation, especially from hostile foreign powers, is a growing threat to democracies based on the free flow of ideas”

electionlawblog.org

Submitted by Wagamaga t3_11egff7 on February 28, 2023 at 6:48 PM in technology

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Britain breaks 'green grid' record with latest 100 per cent clean power milestone

businessgreen.com

Submitted by Wagamaga t3_11e576o on February 28, 2023 at 12:46 PM in technology

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Renewables provided almost 23% of US electrical generation

energylivenews.com

Submitted by Wagamaga t3_11e3tpp on February 28, 2023 at 11:33 AM in technology

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FDA’s Own Reputation Could Be Restraining Its Misinfo Fight

usnews.com

Submitted by Wagamaga t3_119wyux on February 23, 2023 at 12:52 PM in technology

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Could ChatGPT supercharge false narratives?

poynter.org

Submitted by Wagamaga t3_10ssa4j on February 3, 2023 at 7:04 PM in technology

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Car makers say industry needs radical change to hit climate targets

i.stuff.co.nz

Submitted by Wagamaga t3_110mjcq on February 12, 2023 at 6:26 PM in technology

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The simple act of wearing an eye mask to block out light while sleeping can improve cognitive function the next day. In two experiments, the researchers found that participants who slept with an eye mask showed enhanced episodic memory encoding and alertness the following day.

psypost.org

Submitted by Wagamaga t3_11df9ic on February 27, 2023 at 3:59 PM in science

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Bad dreams in children linked to a higher risk of dementia in adulthood. Children who experience regular bad dreams and nightmares between the ages of seven and 11, may be nearly twice as likely to develop cognitive impairment (the core feature of dementia) by the time they reach age 50.

theconversation.com

Submitted by Wagamaga t3_11d8p64 on February 27, 2023 at 10:33 AM in science

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Physically Demanding Work Tied to Higher Male Fertility. Research found men who reported often lifting or moving heavy objects at work had 46 percent higher sperm concentration and 44 percent higher total sperm count compared to those with less physical jobs.

hms.harvard.edu

Submitted by Wagamaga t3_11ao9yr on February 24, 2023 at 10:29 AM in science

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