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Online cancel culture is fueled by strongly-held political beliefs
Acta Psychologica
People whose identities are strongly defined by political beliefs are more likely to engage in online cancel culture, new research finds. From a survey of around 460 people, researchers found that the desire to show off one's moral beliefs (virtue Read more about Online cancel culture is fueled by strongly-held political beliefs
New Zealand; InternationalAUT University -
Overpressured fluids played large role in Kaikōura quake
Physics of the Earth and Planetary Interiors
A study on the 2016 Kaikoura earthquake shows how "overpressured" fluids underground – basically, lots of water molecules trapped under an impermeable layer of rock – likely facilitated the beginning of the quake. The researchers also found that Read more about Overpressured fluids played large role in Kaikōura quake
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Salt substitute could reduce high blood pressure problems
Journal of the American College of Cardiology
Replacing regular salt with a salt substitute could reduce incidences of high blood pressure in older adults, without increasing the risk of low blood pressure episodes, according to international researchers. The team included 611 participants 55 Read more about Salt substitute could reduce high blood pressure problems
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Tracking a preschoolers eye movements could help detect autism
PLOS ONE
Tracking the eye movement of preschoolers for as little as one minute could help with the early detection of autism spectrum disorder, according to Australian research. The study tracked the eye movements of children both with and without autism Read more about Tracking a preschoolers eye movements could help detect autism
Australia; NSWThe University of New South Wales -
Using a substitute could be a cost-effective option to cut back on the salt
JAMA Network Open
Replacing regular salt with a salt substitute could be a potential cost-saving strategy, according to Aussie and international researchers. The team conducted a trial of 1,612 adults in 48 eldercare facilities across China, splitting the residents Read more about Using a substitute could be a cost-effective option to cut back on the salt
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Some proteins in the blood could warn of dementia a decade before diagnosis
Nature Aging
Changes in the levels of specific proteins in the blood could predict a dementia diagnosis up to a decade early, according to international research. The team used data from the UK Biobank study to search for patterns in the blood of a large group Read more about Some proteins in the blood could warn of dementia a decade before diagnosis
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When human bodies decay, they all share this interesting feature
Nature Microbiology
The kind of microbiome present when a human dies and decomposes – that is, the combination of microscopic organisms including bacteria and tiny fungi – is universal regardless of location or environmental conditions, according to international Read more about When human bodies decay, they all share this interesting feature
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Most Aussies who die of alcohol poisoning are older, experienced drinkers
Drug and Alcohol Review
Older, more experienced heavy drinkers are more likely to die of alcohol poisoning in Australia than younger drinkers, according to Australian research. The team identified 891 cases of fatal alcohol poisoning from the past decade and analysed them Read more about Most Aussies who die of alcohol poisoning are older, experienced drinkers
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Conservatives and progressives both less likely to change their minds about drug stigma
Drug and Alcohol Review
People with moderate politics and values are more likely to change their minds when it comes to stigmatising views on people who inject drugs, according to Australian research. The team surveyed about 250 people about their social/political values Read more about Conservatives and progressives both less likely to change their minds about drug stigma
Australia; NSWThe University of New South Wales -
Baby Mars had volcanic tantrums
Nature Astronomy
The early years of our celestial neighbour Mars' existence was likely followed by a period of volcanic eruptions and cycling crust, according to international researchers. The team looked at remote sensing data from a few orbiting satellites and say Read more about Baby Mars had volcanic tantrums
InternationalUniversity of Hong Kong, Hong Kong