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Fox News exposure linked to Republican gains in elections over two decades
A recent study published in the Journal of Public Economics provides evidence that Fox News Channel has had a profound influence on American political preferences and election outcomes from 2000 to 2020. The research demonstrates that increased Fox News viewership…
An interstellar visitor may have changed the course of 4 solar system planets, study suggests
An object eight times the mass of Jupiter may have swooped around the sun, coming superclose to Mars’ present-day orbit before shoving four of the solar system’s planets onto a different course.
Virtual reality cognitive training shows potential for treating adolescents with depression
A study examining the effects of virtual reality cognitive training on Chinese adolescents with mild to moderate depression found that participants’ cognitive performance improved after treatment, and depressive symptoms decreased as well. The research was published in Psychiatry Research. Individuals…
We finally know what 1,400-year-old ‘mystery rings’ in Australia are
Archaeologists and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people are shedding new light on a series of enigmatic earth rings located in southeastern Australia.
Scientists just found a novel way to uncover AI biases — and the results are unexpected
Humor is emerging as a revealing lens for understanding bias within artificial intelligence systems. A new study published in Scientific Reports found that when tools like ChatGPT and DALL-E were prompted to make images “funnier,” the resulting shifts in representation…
Can you transplant an organ more than once?
“Recycling” an already transplanted organ could help save lives, but the procedure comes with additional risks, physicians say.
How many more calories does muscle burn than fat?
There’s an idea that larger muscles burn a lot more energy while at rest. But is that true?
Brief exercise sessions linked to small but consistent boosts in brain performance
An analysis of decades of research into the cognitive effects of exercise suggests that even a single workout session can positively influence mental performance. The study, conducted by researchers at UC Santa Barbara and published in Communications Psychology, found that…
Individuals with thicker insula brain region take more cocaine when given a chance, study finds
A study of individuals with cocaine use disorder found that, when given the option, those with a thicker insula region in the brain administered more cocaine infusions to themselves. Women generally self-administered more cocaine infusions than men. The research was…
