AI in love: More common than you think, and linked to depression.
New study reveals that using AI for romantic and sexual purposes is common, especially among young men, and linked to poorer mental health.
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Hostile sexism linked to disapproval of public breastfeeding
Study finds hostile sexism strongly linked to negative attitudes toward public breastfeeding in Germany.
Electrostatic method separates cannabis trichomes efficiently
New electrostatic method separates cannabis trichomes with 80–95% purity, offering a scalable and solvent-free solution.
Phone dependence boosts artistic creativity in teens, but not scientific.
High phone use in teens linked to more artistic creativity but less scientific creativity.
Polluted air linked to higher mental health risks
Polluted air may raise the risk of depression, anxiety, and autism, new research suggests.
Shock events shift online behavior to solidarity during 2024 campaign
Positive group emotions drove social media engagement during 2024 campaign crises, reversing typical patterns of hostility.
One gene may explain sex differences in immune responses.
A single gene, Malat1, affects female immune cells but not male ones, potentially explaining sex differences in infections and allergies.
Child neglect alters brain pathways, study finds
Child neglect alters brain's white matter, affecting movement, attention, language, and emotion.
Medieval document doubts Shroud of Turin's authenticity
Medieval document reveals early skepticism about Shroud of Turin's authenticity.
Protein CHP1 regulates fat storage in cells
Scientists identified a protein that regulates fat storage in cells, offering new targets for treating obesity and diabetes.