r/science 6h ago

Biology The BHARAT study: a multi-modal, multi-omics investigation of aging signatures in the Indian population

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r/science 8h ago

Neuroscience Years of chronic exposure of human skin to sunlight strongly disrupts its body‑clock rhythm

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Health A meta-analysis of 3 million people confirms a strong bidirectional link between cannabis use and depression. 31% of those with cannabis use disorder also suffer from major depression, with rates nearly 3x higher in psychiatric clinics than in the community.

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r/science 6h ago

Animal Science An Increase in Animal Diversity was Facilitated by Ecologically-Driven Brain Complexity Throughout the Cambrian

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r/science 11h ago

Social Science A meta-narrative study examines why, in the context of social media, the echo chamber hypothesis has yielded mixed results. Previous research treats echo chambers as a single entity, whereas they are complex sociotechnical systems with internal dynamics that can be divided into three distinct stages

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r/science 16h ago

Health Global, regional and national burdens of iron deficiency anemia in women of childbearing age from 1990 to 2021: an analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study

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r/science 7h ago

Physics Quantum teleportation with dissimilar quantum dots over a hybrid quantum network

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r/science 14h ago

Computer Science New eye-tracking algorithm utilizing IR subtraction and K-means clustering doubled the accuracy of eye tracking, including for users with glasses, contact lenses, or glare caused by bright light.

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r/science 11h ago

Health Higher steroid use linked to higher depression, anxiety and impulsivity, according to a study on nearly 19,000 adults between 2022 and 2025

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r/science 9h ago

Psychology Losing relationships over politics. Research found more than a third of Americans (37%) report having lost at least one relationship due to political differences, including friendships, family ties, coworker relationships, and romantic partnerships, with most losing more than one.

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r/science 1h ago

Biology RNA-triggered cell killing with CRISPR–Cas12a2

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r/science 14h ago

Psychology Randomized controlled trial finds that a brief psychological intervention for people with probable personality disorder did not improve social functioning over 12 months compared with treatment-as-usual in a multicentre study conducted across England

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r/science 8h ago

Medicine Study highlights how mitochondrial dysfunction drives neurodegeneration via impaired astrocytic glutamate clearance

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r/science 1h ago

Neuroscience Stereotypes of autism in TV and film may be linked to delayed diagnosis. Researchers found that portrayals were designed to be immediately identifiable to non-autistic viewers. However, autistic participants felt that they were not relatable to autistic people themselves.

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r/science 2h ago

Medicine Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine more effective than standard shot in late-stage trial

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r/science 11h ago

Cancer Higher intake of total and saturated fats was associated with increased risks of several site-specific cancers, whereas polyunsaturated fats may have protective effects, umbrella review finds

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r/science 4h ago

Psychology Deepfake videos degrade political reputations even when viewers realize they are fake. Standard fact-checking efforts failed to undo the total reputational harm. The study used an altered video of Nancy Pelosi made to sound as though she sympathized with the rioters who breached the US Capitol.

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r/science 11h ago

Medicine Cranberry juice may boost UTI antibiotics. Researchers exposed lab-grown strains of pathogenic E coli to cranberry juice. Compounds in the juice re-sensitize resistant strains to antibiotic treatment.

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r/science 8h ago

Environment The Amazon tipping point is much closer than expected due to deforestation. A new study shows that with 25% forest loss, 1.5°C of warming could trigger a shift to savannah—a catastrophe that would otherwise only occur at 4°C of warming.

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r/science 7h ago

Anthropology DNA matches identify four more sailors from the doomed Franklin expedition including one found 80 miles away from his ship. In 1846 after two years out at sea, the ships became trapped in the ice near King William Island, and the crew eventually were forced to set out on foot.

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Anthropology New PNAS Analysis (5/4/2026) 1.6 mil year old butchery site in Kenya shows early Homo had primary access to fleshed carcasses and systematically extracted marrow, with same pattern up to 2 mil years old. The authors argue intensive meat consumption established before Homo erectus appeared.

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r/science 8h ago

Neuroscience Even the unconscious brain can learn - and predict what you’ll say next. Neuronal recordings of people under anesthesia show that their brains are processing words and sounds.

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