Psychology People with a growth mindset - who believe our abilities, intelligence and other attributes are all changeable - are more likely to have better mental health in tough times. A growth mindset was associated with lower levels of depression and higher levels of wellbeing during COVID-19.
scimex.org1.7k Upvotes
Psychology New research finds a worse pattern than the Dark Triad. The Social Narcissist (23%) was just as selfish and manipulative as the All-Round Malevolent (16%). They disguise their self-interest when self-reporting, or when stakes are low, yet cheat and act competitively when there is an opportunity.
psychologytoday.com4.6k Upvotes
r/science • u/chrisdh79 • 12h ago
Psychology New study found that coercive food practices are associated with poorer emotional regulation in preschoolers, which in turn is linked to emotional overeating.
psypost.org1.6k Upvotes
Psychology Lonely individuals show reduced cardiovascular adaptability under social stress. Loneliness is linked to reduced heart rate variability during social stress, suggesting a decreased ability of autonomic nervous system to regulate heart function. This effect was more pronounced in women than in men.
psypost.org350 Upvotes
r/science • u/Hrmbee • 11h ago
Engineering A floating solar still that can both desalinate water and generate thermoelectricity could help combat water scarcity in developing countries or remote areas | Refractory plasmonic material based floating solar still for simultaneous desalination and electricity generation
dal.ca643 Upvotes
r/science • u/calliope_kekule • 9h ago
Health A new study reveals that secondhand smoke caused 7.4 deaths per 100,000 people globally from heart disease & stroke in 2019
doi.org261 Upvotes
r/science • u/giuliomagnifico • 23h ago
Neuroscience Scientists have discovered a fundamental conflict in how the brain learns and forms memories, challenging long-held assumptions about classical and operant conditioning. These two learning systems cannot operate simultaneously, as they compete for dominance in the brain
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r/science • u/Stauce52 • 1d ago
Social Science Temporary resident postdocs make up the majority of US STEM postdocs and are dependent on employers for their visas. They have lower salaries, fewer benefits, less mentoring, and are less involved in collaboration, grants and teaching-- But have higher average research productivity.
sciencedirect.com3.8k Upvotes
r/science • u/calliope_kekule • 19h ago
Animal Science A study finds no evidence that increased mutation rates explain the genetic differences in dogs living near Chornobyl's nuclear plant. Selection and environmental factors may instead be responsible.
journals.plos.org329 Upvotes
r/science • u/GeoGeoGeoGeo • 17h ago
Astronomy Io Probably Doesn’t Have a Global Magma Ocean After All
eos.org189 Upvotes
r/science • u/FunnyGamer97 • 21h ago
Social Science Singapore has been ranked among the world’s top 10 nations - and first in Asia – for its readiness to address the challenges and leverage the opportunities of an ageing population, study finds. Switzerland tops the rankings, with Japan ranking 15th globally and second in Asia, while USA ranks 24th.
eurekalert.org330 Upvotes
r/science • u/chrisdh79 • 1d ago
Psychology Similarity-attraction proves to be a surprisingly unshakable psychological effect | These findings contribute to our understanding of intergroup relations in increasingly diverse societies.
psypost.org497 Upvotes
r/science • u/giuliomagnifico • 23h ago
Neuroscience Analyzing 2,135 neuroimages of Americans, researchers found that individuals in countries with higher inequality levels exhibited reduced brain volume and disrupted connectivity, particularly in the temporo-posterior and cerebellar regions, which are essential for memory and cognitive function
tun.com325 Upvotes
Biology The titan arum, a plant with a phallus-shaped spike that stands up to 3 metres tall, warms up to 36C at night and gives off the stench of a rotting corpse. A recent study revealed the pungent odours include the aptly named compound putrescine, which is given off by rotting animal carcasses.
theguardian.com749 Upvotes
Health New study reveals economic burden of tooth decay is highest in deprived groups. The UK showed the highest per-person costs across the six countries at approximately £18,000 ($22,910).
birmingham.ac.uk1.5k Upvotes
r/science • u/mary_c_d • 1d ago
Psychology A study from Turkey (N=467) suggests loneliness is associated with fear of positive evaluation.
psychologytoday.com1.5k Upvotes
r/science • u/giuliomagnifico • 2m ago
Social Science Parents who endured difficult childhoods provided less financial support -on average $2,200 less– to their children’s education such as college tuition compared to parents who experienced few or no disadvantages
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r/science • u/calliope_kekule • 1d ago
Health A study of 15,728 US children (2015–2020) found flu vaccines reduce the risk of emergency visits, hospitalisations, and critical illness by over 50%.
doi.org2.1k Upvotes
r/science • u/tensorflex • 1d ago
Biology Genetic defects of brain immunity in childhood herpes simplex encephalitis - Nature
nature.com104 Upvotes
Health People urged to do at least 150 minutes of aerobic exercise a week to lose weight - Review of 116 clinical trials finds less than 30 minutes a day, five days a week only results in minor reductions.
theguardian.com7.3k Upvotes
r/science • u/giuliomagnifico • 1d ago
Health Cooking certain vegetables (in particular garlic, onion, and leek) in vegetable oils at high temperatures can cause the oils to turn into trans fats, unhealthy fats linked to an increased risk of heart disease
newsweek.com2.3k Upvotes
Psychology A 21-year-old bodybuilder consumed a chemical known as 2,4-DNP over several months, leading to his death from multi-organ failure. His chronic use, combined with anabolic steroids, underscored a preoccupation with physical appearance and suggested a psychiatric condition called muscle dysmorphia.
psypost.org8.3k Upvotes
r/science • u/FunnyGamer97 • 1d ago
Health Study: In situ, breast cancer has decreased since 2009, consistent with decreasing use of screening mammography, but decrease did not appear to have translated to more advanced breast cancer stages at diagnosis or decreases in the proportion of cases treated with partial mastectomy.
eurekalert.org223 Upvotes
Psychology A new study suggests that individuals who struggle to maintain attention may be particularly prone to impulsive engagement with online pornography, as the medium’s accessibility and novelty appeal to their distracted tendencies.
psypost.org1.7k Upvotes