Studies and Analyses

Studies and Analyses

Migratory Birds Spread Plant Species, UConn Study Reveals

But a new study out of the University of Connecticut demonstrates for the first time how some plants travel not just across the backyard, but as far as from…

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Improve Cognition: Sleep Quality Boosts Aging Brains

Maybe turning to sleep gadgets — wristbands, sound therapy and sleep-monitoring smartphone apps — is a good idea. A new University of Oregon-led study of…

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Study Reveals Commuting Times Remain Steady Despite Distance Changes

How much commuting can you tolerate? A new study by MIT researchers shows that across countries, people assess their commutes by the time it takes them to…

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Quantum Theory Unveils Surprising Survey Response Patterns

Researchers used quantum theory – usually invoked to describe the actions of subatomic particles – to identify an unexpected and strange pattern in how people…

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Reliable MRI Data for Germany’s National Cohort Study

June marks the beginning of the National Cohort (NAKO), a long-term study of 200,000 subjects, the broadest of its kind in Germany to date. Gathering MRI data…

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Arctic Warming Reduces Cold Weather Extremes in Europe, US

The Arctic amplification phenomenon refers to the faster rate of warming in the Arctic compared to places further south. It is this phenomenon that has been…

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Exploring the Moon’s Impact on Sleep Patterns

Popular beliefs about the influence of the moon on humans widely exist. Many people report sleeplessness around the time of full moon. In contrast to earlier…

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6000 Steps Daily May Reduce Knee OA Limitations

Nearly 27 million Americans age 25 and older are diagnosed with OA according to a prevalence study by Lawrence et al. (Arthritis Rheum, 2008). Previous…

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New study sheds light on what happens to 'cool' kids

While cool teens are often idolized in popular media—in depictions ranging from James Dean's Rebel Without a Cause to Tina Fey's Mean Girls—seeking popularity…

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How the Body Regulates High CO2 Levels: New Study Insights

In a recently published study in the journal Experimental Physiology, Brazilian researchers have confirmed the importance of a specific group of neurons found…

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New Study Reveals Internet’s Role in Newspaper Decline

After all, until the general population started interacting with the web in the mid-90s, the newspaper business was thriving—offering readers top notch…

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U.S. Teen Transition: From School Psychologist to Family Doctor

Fewer of them continue their treatment directly with a psychotherapist or doctor specialized in mental disorders. This shows an analysis conducted by…

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EU Reforms Fall Short for Wildlife Protection Efforts

• About half of all farmland and at least 88% of EU farmers are exempt from Ecological Focus Areas, the main “greening measure” that could help wildlife on…

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Understanding Pain: How Our Bodies Identify Discomfort

“Where does it hurt?” is the first question asked to any person in pain.

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Exposure to Dirt and Dander May Lower Allergy Risk in Newborns

Previous research has shown that children who grow up on farms have lower allergy and asthma rates, a phenomenon attributed to their regular exposure to…

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Study Links Sleep Apnea and Diabetes in Large Cohort Analysis

“Our study, with a larger sample size and a median follow-up of 67 months was able to address some of the limitations of earlier studies on the connection…

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