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TikToks reveal ADHD misinformation trends

Psychologists differ from young adult viewers in their perceptions of ADHD content on TikTok.

Saturn and Its Moons

Saturn adds 128 new moons to its list, totaling 274 moons

Saturn still reigns supreme as moon king with 128 new moons.

This newly discovered brain cell helps you remember objects

Discovery of these cells reshapes our understanding of how memory work.

electron crystal uncovered in graphene

Exotic electron crystal uncovered in graphene

A new class of quantum states observed in a custom-engineered graphene structure.

Mealworms

Can mealworms be the solution to our microplastic problem?

Mealworms are Nature’s scavengers and decomposers.

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New tool tells how much microplastic you are drinking in minutes

It can detect plastic particles ranging from 50 nanometres to 10 microns in size.

Ingredients or products containing zinc and dietary fiber natural sources of minerals healthy lifestyle and nutrition

Proteins and fats enhance insulin, enabling personalized diets

Proteomic markers predict personalized insulin response to nutrients.

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Boosting mental health support among men

Future research and practice directions in men's mental health peer support.

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The specialized hunting techniques of killer whales

Subpopulation of transient killer whales hunt sea lions, seals and whale calves off the coast of California.

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A feast cooked up revealed singlet oxygen indoors for the first time

Scientists cooked pancakes, Brussels sprouts, and stir fry to detect an oxidant indoors.

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The impact of microplastics on the Galápagos Islands Food Web

And excretion rate may determine whether or not these microplastics also bioaccumulate across trophic levels.

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Benefits of virtual rehab for stroke recovery

Exploring telerehabilitation for better leg recovery after stroke.

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Cannabis reduces the craving for street-level drugs

The use of Cannabis can manage unregulated drug users.

granitoid rocks

Source rocks of the first real continents uncovered

A missing link in the enigmatic story of how the continents developed.

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Major childhood allergies have the same genesis; study

The study is one of the first to examine four distinct school-aged pediatric allergies at once.

UBC postdoctoral researcher Dr. Tianyu Guo

Wood dust-based filter removes up to 99.9% of microplastics from water

The filter traps virtually all microplastic particles present in water.

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Sustainable PET waste utilization for enhancing sand-bentonite clay liners

UBCO researchers explore alternative plastic bottle applications.

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Cutting breakfast carbs can help people with type 2 diabetes to manage their diabetes

Low-carb start to the day can help control blood sugars.

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Poor eating habits in college can lead to long-term health problems

Obesity-related eating behaviors a major public health concern.

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Special blood vessels in whale brains may protect them from damage

Why whales don’t get brain damage when they swim?

Fidel Vila-Rodriguez

Study maps how the brain changes during depression treatment

The study maps the impact of a depression treatment called rTMS on the brain.

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16 Years study to Challenge Einstein theory with extreme stars

Researchers from ten countries put Einstein's theory to the most rigorous tests yet.

The Canadian Light Source

Material reveals some intriguing clues about superconductivity

A material reveals clues about superconductivity.

Radio image of Andromeda galaxy at 6.6 GHz

Most-detailed radio image of Andromeda galaxy to date

‘Disk of the galaxy’ is identified as a region where new stars are born.

The study improves our understanding of atmospheric aerosols

Three liquid phases discovered in aerosol particles

It could better explain how air pollutants interact with the atmosphere.

The effects of climate change on the delicate food webs of the neotropics

Extreme rainfall events cause top-heavy aquatic food webs.

There are almost 6 billion earth-like planets present in our galaxy

There are almost 6 billion earth-like planets present in our galaxy

For centuries, humans have wondered whether Earth is unique in the universe or if there is any planet like Earth. The planets considered Earth-like are...

Artist's impression of the dissolving of the electronic 'traffic jam.' The red atoms are different in their quantum nature and allow transport of electrons in their surroundings. Credit: SBQMI

Turning metals into insulators using a new quantum switch

This exciting result extend understanding of how electrical conduction works.

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