PsychologyChildhood adversity linked to accelerated biological aging in women. Research indicates that the impact of these early experiences varies depending on a person’s sex and racial or ethnic background and how social disadvantages experienced decades ago may leave lasting chemical marks on our DNA. (psypost.org)
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HealthLow vitamin D means high hospitalization rate for lung infections. People who had severe vitamin D deficiency of below 15 nmol/L were 33% more likely to be hospitalized for a respiratory tract infection. For each 10 nmol/L increase in Vitamin D, the hospitalization rate went down by 4%. (sciencedirect.com)
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Psychology158 scientists used the same data, but their politics predicted the results. Study provides evidence that when experts act independently to answer the same question using the same dataset, their conclusions tend to align with their pre-existing ideological beliefs. (psypost.org)
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PsychologyPsychopathic female criminals exhibit unexpected patterns of emotional processing. Study suggests that instead of displaying the fearlessness often associated with psychopathy, these women may engage in defensive emotional regulation strategies that result in a reduced sense of control. (tandfonline.com)
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Social ScienceA survey of Silicon Valley developers reveals that 74% would implement features restricting human rights if pressured, fueling a "slop economy" of low-quality AI content. The study argues corporate demands override ethics, creating a gap in information quality. (tandfonline.com)
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MedicineEarly trial of Nipah virus vaccine shows promise (thelancet.com)
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