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New study links coercive food practices to emotional overeating in preschoolers
A study published in Appetite sheds light on the potential impact of parenting practices involving food on children’s emotional and eating behaviors. Researchers at the University of North Florida found that coercive food practices are associated with poorer emotional regulation…
Could a rare gene delay Alzheimer’s? APOE3 Christchurch inspires hope for future therapies
Researchers have uncovered promising insights into Alzheimer’s disease through a study focusing on a Colombian family with a high genetic risk for early-onset Alzheimer’s. A rare genetic variant known as APOE3 Christchurch (APOE3Ch), found in members of this family, appears…
Prenatal exposure to high fluoride concentrations linked to lower IQ in children, study finds
An analysis of data from studies conducted in Denmark, Mexico, and Canada found that prenatal exposure to high concentrations of fluoride is associated with lower IQ scores in children at age 7. However, this association depended on the dose. In…
Our favorite space stories of 2024 — from lost planets to human-caused meteor showers
From the mysterious Planet Nine to the prospect of a “human-caused meteor shower,” space and physics editor Brandon Specktor lists his favorite stories of 2024.
National Geographic Ultimate Dual Stereo Microscope review
An all-in-one microscope kit to nurture the minds of young would-be scientists
Similarity-attraction proves to be a surprisingly unshakable psychological effect
A new study published in The Journal of Social Psychology confirms that individuals prefer closer connections with those they perceive as more similar to themselves, even in contexts that emphasize intergroup differences. The research examined attitudes among ethnic, religious, and…
5 times the James Webb telescope rewrote physics in 2024
The James Webb space telescope had several stunning findings this year that changed how we understand the universe.
Hairy giant tarantula: The monster among mini tarantulas with ‘feather duster’ legs
The newly discovered tarantula Trichopelma grande has unusually hairy legs for a ground-dwelling species. It’s also much bigger than its relatives — and scientists aren’t sure why.
Mobvoi Treadmill Plus review
Is this upgraded version of our favorite budget treadmill any better?
