Bacteria may have worsened Napoleon's retreat from Russia
Two fever-causing bacteria found in soldiers' teeth may have worsened Napoleon's disastrous retreat from Russia in 1812.
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Any alcohol may raise blood pressure
Even slight increases in alcohol consumption are linked to higher blood pressure. Cutting back may reduce stroke and heart disease risks.
Retina e-paper promises lifelike VR displays
New screen tech mimics reality with 25K pixels per inch, no light source.
Lowering cholesterol may reduce dementia risk, study suggests.
Lowering cholesterol may reduce dementia risk, says huge study.
Beauty bias in service industry inconsistent, study finds
New analysis of 50 years of research finds beauty bias in service industry is inconsistent and can backfire, with stronger effects for men.
Fear of supernatural punishment may aid sustainability
Fear of supernatural punishment could encourage sustainable human-nature relationships, per a new study.
Anger—not fear—drives shift to conservative views, study finds
New study reveals anger, not fear, is the main emotion driving shifts to conservative views during threats.
Study links misinformation endorsement to symbolic strength
New research identifies a link between endorsing misinformation and prioritizing symbolic strength.
Water fluoridation reduces tooth decay in Queensland children
New research shows water fluoridation in Queensland reduced tooth decay in children from 49.5% to 38.8%.
Nocebo effect, not gluten, may cause IBS symptoms
Study finds no significant difference in IBS symptoms from wheat, gluten, or placebo, suggesting a nocebo effect.