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Older Adults Less Likely To Lose Their Cool

Researchers found that the actual temperature at which people felt uncomfortable, often negatively affected their mood. However, older adults became more uncomfortable in high heat more quickly, but it did not affect their mood as much.
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Higher IQ Linked to Heavy Drinking Habits

Higher IQ levels in high school students are associated with increased chances of moderate or heavy alcohol consumption in adulthood. The findings suggest that cognitive ability may influence drinking habits.
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New, Selectively Bred Corals Have Better Heat Tolerance

A new study has shown that selective breeding can lead to a rise in coral heat tolerance, helping them to survive intense marine heatwaves.
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Flatter Nanocrystals Could Pave Brighter Future for Solar Panels, TV Screens and More

Researchers found that the shape of zinc sulfide nanocrystals influences how well molecules (ligands) adhere to their surfaces. Flatter nanoplatelets allow for tighter ligand attachment, leading to advancements in technologies like LEDs.
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Tomato Plants Are Shorter When Watered With Large Droplets

The size of water droplets affects tomato plant growth and resistance to pests and pathogens.
Human remains from the Yayoi period, approximately 2,300 years ago, from which DNA was extracted.
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Ancient DNA From “Yayoi” Individual Reveals Similarities With Korean Populations

A study revealed that the majority of immigration to the Japanese Archipelago during the Yayoi and Kofun periods originated from the Korean Peninsula. Rresearchers found the closest genetic links to modern Korean populations.
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Ancient 3D Paper-Cutting Art Could Shape Modern Wireless Technology

The future of wireless technology, from charging devices to boosting communication signals, could be shaped by kirigami, an ancient art of folding and cutting paper to create intricate structures.
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Scientists Successfully Breed Corals for Enhanced Heat Tolerance

Study demonstrated successful selective breeding of adult corals for enhanced heat tolerance, showing improved resilience in offspring after one generation. The study emphasizes the need for urgent global greenhouse gas reductions.
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Magnetoelectric Nanodiscs for Non-Invasive Deep Brain Stimulation

Researchers report that novel magnetic nanodiscs could provide a much less invasive way of stimulating parts of the brain, paving the way for stimulation therapies without implants or genetic modification.
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Wildlife–Vehicle Collisions Peak During Full Moon

New research has identified a 45.8% increase in wildlife–vehicle collisions during the full moon.
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