When people imagine the future, negative outcomes tend to provoke far stronger emotions than positive ones. A new study finds that anticipating a potential loss carries more than six times the emotional impact of imagining an equivalent gain, an…
Category: 9. Sci/Tech
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The Penguins That Thrive—and the Ones Left Behind—as Antarctica Warms
A new decade-long study tracked 37 penguin colonies and found that the birds are breeding earlier. The shift marks one way among many that climate change is transforming life at the bottom of the world
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Get an Eyeful of These 15 Photos of Incredibly Cool Icicles
Nature’s wintry accessory, icicles help beautify snowy landscapes
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Tired? You may have social jetlag.
Hours before sunrise, society’s earliest larks begin their day. Tales of…
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New study challenges claim about microplastics in the human body
Over the past few years, studies have suggested that plastic particles from bottles, food…
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Groundbreaking comparative study reveals best treatment for diabetes
Drugs like semaglutide, the active ingredient of Ozempic and Wegovy, are more effective in…
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An ancient forest is the last stand for a tiny hummingbird facing extinction
In the heart of the Ecuadorian Andes, a tiny hummingbird, the Black-breasted puffleg…
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The dilemma facing Australia’s koala conservationists – too many koalas
A booming population of koalas in parts of south Australia has sparked a “dilemma” among…
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Experts issue warning over use of salt to tackle snow and ice at home
While many embrace the joys of winter, the inevitable task of clearing snow and ice after a…
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Scientists say this is the best exercise for reducing body fat in elderly people
A workout method that alternates short bursts of vigorous exercise with brief recovery…
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