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People who frequently have musculoskeletal pain are more likely to retire earlier
PLOS ONE
People who frequently experience muscle, nerve or pain in their bones are more likely to retire earlier, according to a study of just over 1000 over-50s living in England. International researchers used data from an ageing study to compare how Read more about People who frequently have musculoskeletal pain are more likely to retire earlier
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Killer whales use different tactics to hunt in deep, open water
PLOS ONE
Killer whales living and hunting in deep, open water have developed specialised hunting techniques, according to international researchers who compiled data from marine mammal surveys and eco-tours around Monterey Submarine Canyon in California. Read more about Killer whales use different tactics to hunt in deep, open water
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Does gender influence our decision-making when we're scared?
PLOS ONE
When given a choice between a smaller reward now or a larger reward later, women are more likely to choose the smaller reward if they're scared, according to international researchers. The team tested the decision-making of 308 people by showing Read more about Does gender influence our decision-making when we're scared?
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Gender discrimination linked to decline in women's wellbeing over time
PLOS ONE
Middle aged women who believe they have experienced gender discrimination are more likely to have poorer emotional wellbeing and also have a greater decline in their wellbeing over time, according to international research. The team surveyed just Read more about Gender discrimination linked to decline in women's wellbeing over time
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Twin stars reveal planet-eating habits
Nature
At least one in a dozen stars show evidence of planetary ingestion according to a paper published in Nature today. At least one in a dozen stars show evidence of planetary ingestion according to a paper published in Nature today. The international Read more about Twin stars reveal planet-eating habits
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AI could help predict floods where traditional methods struggle
Nature
International researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model they say can predict flood events at an accuracy equal to or better than current leading methods. The researchers say current forecasting methods are heavily reliant on Read more about AI could help predict floods where traditional methods struggle
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Arid migration out of Africa might have been thanks to 'blue highway' corridors
Nature
'Blue highway' corridors might have helped the most recent and widespread migration of humans out of Africa which occurred less than 100,000 years ago, according to international researchers, who say the migration happened during a particularly arid Read more about Arid migration out of Africa might have been thanks to 'blue highway' corridors
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A positive mindset could really help older women stay strong and active
JAMA Psychiatry
Older women who are more optimistic are more likely to maintain some of their physical abilities in older age, according to international research. The team asked nearly 6000 women aged over 65 to complete a test assessing how optimistic they were, Read more about A positive mindset could really help older women stay strong and active
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‘‘What can we do?’’ Kids want to know about climate action not causes
One Earth
Climate action is the greatest concern for kids when it comes to climate change, according to researchers who asked 1,500 Aussie kids to tell them what they wanted to know about climate change. The study found that 40% of questions were centred Read more about ‘‘What can we do?’’ Kids want to know about climate action not causes
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ADHD meds might help with other mental health issues
JAMA Network Open
Scandinavian researchers suggest there is a link between taking ADHD medication and a decreased risk of mental health related issues and death in adolescents and adults with ADHD. The team looked into the mental wellbeing of over 220,000 people with Read more about ADHD meds might help with other mental health issues
InternationalKarolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden