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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/mvea on 2025-05-13 10:18:29+00:00.

Original Title: Your fingers wrinkle the same way every time you’re in the water too long, finds a new study inspired by a question from a child. The study found that because finger wrinkles after prolonged immersion are caused by blood vessels beneath the skin contracting, the patterns of wrinkles stay constant.

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/Wagamaga on 2025-05-13 08:33:55+00:00.

Original Title: Flamingos create water tornados to trap their prey. To increase the efficiency of feeding, they stomp dance to churn the bottom, create an upwelling vortex with their heads and clap their beaks constantly to draw food, like brine shrimp, into their mouths.

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/calliope_kekule on 2025-05-13 04:54:34+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/mvea on 2025-05-13 02:01:04+00:00.

Original Title: New study suggests that Texas’s abortion restrictions were associated with increases in mental distress among females of reproductive age, especially among younger individuals who may have less ability to overcome barriers to abortion care.

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/andyhfell on 2025-05-12 21:25:28+00:00.

Original Title: Using AI to measure bones in 1520 bird species, researchers show that birds from warmer climates have longer wing bones. This suggests that the need for thermoregulation may have influenced evolution of wings in birds.

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/mvea on 2025-05-12 19:37:22+00:00.

Original Title: Cats generally live longer than dogs. New research suggests that longer livespans of mammals like cats could be linked to their bigger brains and more complex immune systems. The study found that those with bigger brains and longer lifespans tend to invest more heavily in immune-related genes.

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/Science_News on 2025-05-12 19:32:37+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/nohup_me on 2025-05-12 18:48:54+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/TrogdorBBurninator on 2025-05-12 18:44:49+00:00.

Original Title: Researchers have uncovered a ‘selfish’ X chromosome in the fruit fly Drosophila testacea that manages to distort inheritance in both sperm and eggs. We've seen these 'selfish' genes cheating in either sex, including by killing off rival sperm, but never in both - until now.

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/OregonTripleBeam on 2025-05-12 17:12:18+00:00.

Original Title: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study determined that CB1 receptor antagonist selonabant was effective at blocking THC-induced effects in healthy adults, finding that selonabant significantly reduced "feeling high" and increased "alertness" in subjects compared to a placebo.

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/clumsyinsomniac on 2025-05-12 16:39:39+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/geoff199 on 2025-05-12 15:51:31+00:00.

Original Title: Nobel Prize winners who moved more frequently or worked in multiple locations began their prize winning work earlier than did laureates who never moved. The researchers speculate that moving leads to laureates meeting more top scientists whose ideas can influence their own.

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/newsweek on 2025-05-12 14:58:17+00:00.

Original Title: Psychopaths Are More Attractive, Study Warns: A new study published in the journal Personality and Individual Differences examined how people perceive strangers' trustworthiness based on facial appearance alone.

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/mepper on 2025-05-12 14:57:28+00:00.

Original Title: Meteorites and marsquakes hint at an underground ocean of liquid water on Mars. Seismic waves slow down in a layer between 5.4 and 8 km below the surface, which could be caused by the presence of liquid water.

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/chrisdh79 on 2025-05-12 14:02:49+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/universityofga on 2025-05-12 13:26:56+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/chrisdh79 on 2025-05-12 12:57:48+00:00.

Original Title: Study finds 65% decline in urban bee population, heat and land use are main culprits | The research, conducted across 179 sites in Bavaria, also found that higher night temperatures significantly reduce bee richness across all habitat types.

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/mvea on 2025-05-12 12:05:20+00:00.

Original Title: Conservatives are more likely to prefer dominant-looking leaders, possibly because they can enforce hierarchies or defend against threats. In contrast, people with more liberal views may prefer leaders who signal cooperation rather than dominance, and less likely to support strong men.

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/chrisdh79 on 2025-05-12 11:18:28+00:00.

Original Title: Cell death discovery could lead to next-gen drugs for neurodegenerative conditions | Researchers have discovered how to block cells dying, in a finding that could lead to new treatments for neurodegenerative conditions like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s.

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/mvea on 2025-05-12 10:06:46+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/Wagamaga on 2025-05-12 09:37:34+00:00.

Original Title: Babies Who Sleep Less More Likely To Grow Up With Autistic Traits. Research found each additional hour of night sleep was associated with a 4.5 percent reduction in autistic traits at ages two and four, as well as a 22 percent lower chance of an autism diagnosis by age 12.

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/tghuverd on 2025-05-12 08:00:35+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/FunnyGamer97 on 2025-05-12 03:00:33+00:00.

Original Title: Weight-loss drugs cut alcohol intake by almost two-thirds, Ireland study suggests: Individuals who took liraglutide or semaglutide for weight loss reduced their alcohol consumption by almost two-thirds in four months

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/FunnyGamer97 on 2025-05-12 02:46:12+00:00.

Original Title: GLP-1 receptor agonists show anti-cancer benefits beyond weight loss | After accounting for the relative advantage of surgery in reducing weight loss, GLP-1 drugs were associated with a 41% lower risk of obesity-related cancer

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/brendigio on 2025-05-12 02:00:35+00:00.