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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/Wagamaga on 2024-09-01 20:25:36+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/MistWeaver80 on 2024-09-01 19:20:29+00:00.

Original Title: Sunflowers in a field can co-ordinate the circular motions of their growing stems to minimize the amount of shade each plant experiences – a study has revealed. Seemingly random movements within groups of plants can lead to self-organizing patterns that optimize growing conditions.

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/giuliomagnifico on 2024-09-01 18:14:59+00:00.

Original Title: Unexpected events: researchers have discovered how two brain areas (neocortex and thalamus) work together to detect discrepancies between what animals expect from their environment and actual events. These prediction errors are implemented by selective boosting of unexpected sensory information

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/True-Management7927 on 2024-09-01 06:39:42+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/Wagamaga on 2024-09-01 18:06:17+00:00.

Original Title: String of severe environmental events 100 million years ago triggered mass extinctions of marine species. The process eventually caused swathes of the oceans to become anoxic, or oxygen-depleted, creating 'dead zones' where most marine life perished.

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/giuliomagnifico on 2024-09-01 15:08:32+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/James_Fortis on 2024-09-01 13:01:52+00:00.

Original Title: A plant-based diet is strongly associated with weight loss, with raw vegetable intake having a negative causal effect on obesity and favoring the prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, pooled analysis finds

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/mvea on 2024-09-01 12:02:15+00:00.

Original Title: Dissatisfaction with penis size and genital appearance tied to mental health issues in men - The findings suggest that men who view their genital appearance negatively may experience significant mental health challenges, which in turn can affect their sexual function and overall quality of life.

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/mvea on 2024-09-01 10:01:53+00:00.

Original Title: A new study reveals that autistic individuals possess unique mental imagery abilities, with some aspects being superior and others being similar to those of non-autistic individuals. Mental imagery is the ability to visualize objects and scenarios in the mind without external stimuli.

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/chrisdh79 on 2024-09-01 10:01:20+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/Wagamaga on 2024-09-01 09:32:31+00:00.

Original Title: Research found dulled emotional reactions in individuals with anhedonia linked with prolonged activity of the brain's attentional networks. Anhedonia-related emotional blunting is linked with abnormally sustained activity in brain areas responsible for attention.

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/Memetic1 on 2024-09-01 07:31:55+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/mvea on 2024-09-01 07:04:13+00:00.

Original Title: Fungus learns to drive in "biohybrid" robots - Scientists create a new kind of “biohybrid” robot that moves in response to signals from the nervous system of a fungus. They grew the mycelium directly into the electronics of a robot, tapping into those natural signals to drive the machine.

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/Bbrhuft on 2024-09-01 06:42:17+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/mvea on 2024-08-31 22:02:43+00:00.

Original Title: People who believe they are physically attractive also believe they are important and that their social status is higher, suggests a new study. Beautism refers to the cultural and social emphasis on physical beauty, elevating it as an ideal or standard of worth.

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/SleepBeVibinHard on 2024-08-31 19:28:11+00:00.

Original Title: Bacterial cells can "remember" and pass on temporary environmental changes through regulatory networks, not DNA. This finding challenges traditional views on inheritance and could aid in developing new treatments, such as overcoming antibiotic resistance by modifying bacterial sensitivity.

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/Wagamaga on 2024-08-31 19:13:26+00:00.

Original Title: Ice Age Europeans: Climate Change Caused a Drastic Decline in Hunter-Gatherers. Populations in Western Europe went extinct at the transition from the Middle to the Late Pleniglacial and were replaced by a new population that migrated from Eastern Europe..

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/giuliomagnifico on 2024-08-31 18:14:32+00:00.

Original Title: Researchers mapped the neural processes behind how morphine relieves pain: it targets a group of neurons in the brain's rostral ventromedial medulla. These neurons form what's called a 'morphine ensemble', a network whose activity changes to provide pain relief

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/smurfyjenkins on 2024-08-31 17:02:30+00:00.

Original Title: Analysis of 40,000 comments made at San Francisco Planning Commission meetings shows that commenters are deeply unrepresentative of the general population: meetings are dominated by white, wealthy, old homeowners. Contrary to its intent, public consultation may enhance political inequalities.

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/mom2mermaidboo on 2024-08-31 17:00:28+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/its_Ghanou on 2024-08-31 16:27:34+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/giuliomagnifico on 2024-08-31 14:38:39+00:00.

Original Title: Hope appears to be more beneficial than mindfulness at helping people manage stress and stay professionally engaged during periods of prolonged stress at work, underscoring the importance of looking ahead, rather than living “in the moment,” during hard times

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/Wagamaga on 2024-08-31 11:54:05+00:00.

Original Title: New research found that children who experience emotional neglect tend to have younger-looking brains. On the other hand, children exposed to more other forms of adversity, such as caregiver mental illness and socioeconomic hardship, often have older-looking brains

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/Wagamaga on 2024-08-31 11:34:07+00:00.

Original Title: Single blood test predicts 30-year cardiovascular disease risks for women. Researchers found that women with the highest levels of LDL cholesterol had a 36% increased associated risk for heart disease compared to those with the lowest levels

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/mvea on 2024-08-31 10:26:11+00:00.

Original Title: Teens who have more empathetic parents tend to be more empathetic themselves. When parents respond to distress in a supportive, empathetic way, it gives children a model for empathy. Parents can model empathy by recognizing distress, helping children name their feelings, and showing warmth.