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Risk of depression in night owls explained

A study shows that mindfulness, sleep habits, and alcohol use may increase depression in late-night students.

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Impact of daylight saving time shifts on online behavior

Google trends: Tracking searches through daylight saving time changes.

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Weekly insulin injections for diabetes management

Comparing weekly and daily insulin in type 1 diabetes (ONWARDS 6).

From mild to severe: Understanding the internet addiction spectrum

Comparing internet addiction's impact on AR Apps: Digital natives vs. older users.

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Genetic study links blood sugar and type 2 diabetes treatment

Diabetes pathophysiology and treatment: A genetic perspective.

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Lights could be the future of the Internet and data transmission

Fast data transmissions could be delivered in homes and offices through light-emitting diodes (LEDs).

Quantum physics can cause mutations in our DNA, study

Quantum physics can cause mutations in our DNA, study

An innovative study has confirmed that quantum mechanics plays a role in biological processes and causes mutations in DNA.

A new theory of consciousness

A new theory of consciousness

This theory could pave the way toward the development of conscious AI.

Milky Way has been accreting star clusters over its lifetime

Milky Way has been accreting star clusters over its lifetime

Fast-rotating stars at the centre of the Milky Way could have migrated from the outskirts of the galaxy.

Schematic representation of the movement of water molecules on a topological isolator. © Anton Tamtögl

Study shows atomic-level movement of water molecules

The mysterious movement of water molecules.

Major environmental challenge as microplastics are harming our drinking water

Tiny pieces of plastic break down further during treatment processes, reducing the performance of treatment plants and impacting on water quality.

Some Facebook users perceive worsening physical health

Some Facebook users perceive worsening physical health

By investigating a complex relation between using Facebook and physical health, a new study found that Facebook use is linked to worsening physical health. In...

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Old star clusters could have been the birthplace of supermassive stars

The Milky Way galaxy has more than 150 old globular clusters, each containing a huge number of stars densely packed together and held by...

Worried Senior Man In Bed At Night Suffering With Insomnia

Insomnia is a likely long-term side effect of stroke

People with insomnia often reported difficulties with sleeping. But the less known fact is about the brain signals underlying poor sleep, in particular when patients...

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