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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/unsw on 2024-10-10 23:47:11+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/giuliomagnifico on 2024-10-10 19:18:57+00:00.

Original Title: Rapid alcohol exposure in early pregnancy (more than 6 drinks per hour) shows significant molecular changes in the placenta of mice, including alterations in gene expression and DNA methylation, an epigenetic marker that influences gene expression by acting like a switch

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/Skoltech_ on 2024-10-10 18:59:11+00:00.

Original Title: To conserve materials and unleash architectural creativity, scientists proposed a nature-inspired pattern of strengthening ribs that would support the domes and vaults of buildings better than the existing arrangements, whether those borrowed from antiquity or optimized by modern algorithms

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/ChallengeAdept8759 on 2024-10-10 17:31:57+00:00.

Original Title: Researchers design a barnacle-inspired synthetic polymer and find that the material can loosen bacteria from their moorings, including human tissue and industrial pipes. This discovery could present a new way to design antibiotics, researchers say.

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/umichnews on 2024-10-10 17:18:24+00:00.

Original Title: COVID-19 vaccination rates have varied significantly based on partisanship and socioeconomic factors, with Democrats getting vaccinated faster and at higher percentages than Republicans and Independents, according to a University of Michigan study published at NPJ Vaccines.

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/giuliomagnifico on 2024-10-10 15:17:30+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/Bioelectrodynamics on 2024-10-10 14:01:50+00:00.

Original Title: Using normal-mode analysis, researchers showed that protein tubulin has vibration modes with frequencies in the subterahertz range (40-160 GHz), which is in the range for 5G and 6G telecommunication technologies. Water layers and damping affect these modes, impacting electromagnetic absorption.

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/chrisdh79 on 2024-10-10 13:04:54+00:00.

Original Title: Understanding how smiling influences relationship building during real-life conversations | Researchers measured the intensity and frequency of smiling in face-to-face conversations and how it influences mutual response

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/mvea on 2024-10-10 12:11:26+00:00.

Original Title: Caffeine may have a protective role against Alzheimer’s disease. People who consumed less caffeine had 2.49 times higher odds of having amnestic mild cognitive impairment and worse levels of specific cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers associated with Alzheimer’s.

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/chrisdh79 on 2024-10-10 10:59:09+00:00.

Original Title: Elephants Remember the Scents of Human Caregivers After Many Years | The saying goes that an elephant never forgets, and there is evidence that they remember waterholes they have visited and other elephants they have met after a long time.

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/Wagamaga on 2024-10-10 10:19:10+00:00.

Original Title: New research shows the risk of asthma in the child can be reduced by nearly half if the mother engages in active physical exercise at least three times a week during pregnancy, compared to a child of a mother who is less active. Lifestyle and environmental associations were taken into account.

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/BlitzOrion on 2024-10-10 10:10:45+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/Wagamaga on 2024-10-10 09:33:34+00:00.

Original Title: Mindfulness meditation may be just as good as starting the antidepressant Escitalopram when it comes to treating anxiety. Researchers say the findings are consistent with previous work demonstrating the efficacy of mindfulness for panic and social anxiety disorders

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/a_Ninja_b0y on 2024-10-10 08:36:32+00:00.

Original Title: Study uncovers narrowing gender divide in pornography use and attitudes among teens | The results in the study indicate that the once prominent gender gap in reactions to pornography has narrowed considerably, with boys and girls now reporting similar emotional and behavioral responses.

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/mvea on 2024-10-10 07:35:17+00:00.

Original Title: Presence of aerosolized plastics in newborn tissue following exposure in the womb: same type of micro- and nanoplastic that mothers inhaled during pregnancy were found in the offspring’s lung, liver, kidney, heart and brain tissue, finds new study in rats. No plastics were found in a control group.

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/Xargothrax on 2024-10-10 02:42:19+00:00.

Original Title: Vitamin D and Fracture Prevention: Not what it’s cracked up to be. The combination of calcium and vitamin D might reduce the risk of total fractures from 11.5% to 10.9% and hip fractures from 1.8% to 1.5% over 9-84 months, but this benefit may be limited to women in long-term care.

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/grosbigranou on 2024-10-09 23:03:03+00:00.

Original Title: New study reveals that sperm whales exhibit seasonal movements to track food resources in the deep sea. By analyzing seven years of acoustic data, researchers found that these incredible creatures use a “seasonal resource-tracking migration” strategy, helping them adapt to changing resources.

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/orcinus__orca on 2024-10-09 22:54:24+00:00.

Original Title: Fishing bans aimed at reducing cetacean bycatch are reshaping small-scale fisheries, worsening social inequalities, and increasing pressure on overexploited shrimp stocks. A case study on endangered Lahille's bottlenose dolphins in Brazil shows the need for inclusive, sustainable solutions.

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/mvea on 2024-10-09 20:26:25+00:00.

Original Title: Eating less can lead to a longer life: massive study in mice shows why. Weight loss and metabolic improvements do not explain the longevity benefits. Immune health, genetics and physiological indicators of resiliency seem to better explain the link between cutting calories and increased lifespan.

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/Science_News on 2024-10-09 18:43:51+00:00.

Original Title: Scientists have found a head of an Arthropleura, the largest arthropod to ever live | Discovered in 1854, no one had ever managed to find a fossil of the 300-million-year-old millipede that included a head

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/geoff199 on 2024-10-09 18:10:49+00:00.

Original Title: People often assume they have all the info they need to make a decision or support an opinion even when they don't. A study found that people given only half the info about a situation were more confident about their related decision than were people given all the information.

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/Science_News on 2024-10-09 17:02:39+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/YchromosomalAdam on 2024-10-09 16:56:56+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/ravrore on 2024-10-09 15:25:21+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/giuliomagnifico on 2024-10-09 15:18:40+00:00.

Original Title: Researchers have discovered molecules that can limit the side effects of opioids by blocking the receptor responsible for their action. They managed to create even smaller molecules that keep the same properties, which could prove far more effective than current treatments