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Scientists discover that brain parasite Toxoplasma gondii can ‘decapitate’ human sperm and may be contributing to the dramatic global decline in male fertility. The study was done with human sperm... (www.telegraph.co.uk)

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Original Title: Scientists discover that brain parasite Toxoplasma gondii can ‘decapitate’ human sperm and may be contributing to the dramatic global decline in male fertility. The study was done with human sperm and mice. 1 in 3 people may carry the parasite which reproduces in cats, with their eggs in cat litter.

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Two new computer models aim to reduce the impacts of severe weather in Puerto Rico, one by predicting next-day energy demand as a storm approaches, the other by identifying critical power lines to... (engineering.princeton.edu)

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/PrincetonEngineers on 2025-06-20 20:27:10+00:00.

Original Title: Two new computer models aim to reduce the impacts of severe weather in Puerto Rico, one by predicting next-day energy demand as a storm approaches, the other by identifying critical power lines to prevent total blackouts [PNAS, Nature Communications]

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Palaeontologists have identified a new genus and species of ichthyosaur, Fernatator prenticei, from a partial skeleton found in the Fernie Formation in British Columbia, Canada. (www.researchgate.net)

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/grimisgreedy on 2025-06-20 18:55:41+00:00.

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Therapeutic apheresis: A potentially promising method to remove microplastics (genomicpress.kglmeridian.com)

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/Hrmbee on 2025-06-20 13:13:40+00:00.

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Bogong moths use a stellar compass for long-distance navigation at night (www.nature.com)

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/Super_Letterhead381 on 2025-06-20 11:54:12+00:00.

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Scientists shed light on how forgiveness does and doesn’t reshape memories (www.psypost.org)

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/a_Ninja_b0y on 2025-06-20 18:49:42+00:00.

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Study shows that hope may be even more essential to well-being than happiness or gratitude (showme.missouri.edu)

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/nohup_me on 2025-06-20 18:14:51+00:00.

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[Study] Scientists reverse age-related memory loss in mice by reactivating dormant genes using epigenetic reprogramming (Cell, 2023) (www.cam.ac.uk)

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/Nandou_B on 2025-06-19 17:20:42+00:00.

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Low-fibre diet is associated with high-risk coronary plaque features (academic.oup.com)

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/James_Fortis on 2025-06-20 16:12:16+00:00.

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Competition among news sources over public opinion can incentivize them to resort to misinformation. Sharing misinformation may lead to a short-term gain in audience engagement but ultimately dama... (doi.org)

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/shiruken on 2025-06-20 15:46:20+00:00.

Original Title: Competition among news sources over public opinion can incentivize them to resort to misinformation. Sharing misinformation may lead to a short-term gain in audience engagement but ultimately damages the credibility of the source, resulting in a loss of audience.

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Rare post-orgasm illness causes days-long flu-like symptoms, but research into its cause remains limited. These symptoms, which can include exhaustion, difficulty concentrating, and muscle weaknes... (www.psypost.org)

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Original Title: Rare post-orgasm illness causes days-long flu-like symptoms, but research into its cause remains limited. These symptoms, which can include exhaustion, difficulty concentrating, and muscle weakness, often begin within minutes to hours after orgasm and can persist for several days.

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Satellite data indicates recent Arctic peatland expansion with warming (www.nature.com)

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/TheArcticBeyond on 2025-06-20 12:31:30+00:00.

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Geographic redistributions are insufficient to mitigate exposure to climate change in North American birds (www.nature.com)

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/DonManuel on 2025-06-20 11:50:17+00:00.

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Replicated blood-based biomarkers for myalgic encephalomyelitis not explicable by inactivity (www.embopress.org)

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/cuzbrushtruewood on 2025-06-20 10:34:02+00:00.

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Researchers found partial organic fertilizer substitution and water-saving irrigation can reduce greenhouse gas emissions in aromatic rice paddy by regulating soil microorganisms while increasing ... (www.sciencedirect.com)

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/JIntegrAgri on 2025-06-20 08:22:54+00:00.

Original Title: Researchers found partial organic fertilizer substitution and water-saving irrigation can reduce greenhouse gas emissions in aromatic rice paddy by regulating soil microorganisms while increasing yield and aroma

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Most people believe they would defy immoral orders from authority figures more than others would. This cognitive bias, known as the “better-than-average effect,” causes individuals to underestimat... (neurosciencenews.com)

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Original Title: Most people believe they would defy immoral orders from authority figures more than others would. This cognitive bias, known as the “better-than-average effect,” causes individuals to underestimate their own susceptibility to social pressure. The study was based on the 1960s Milgram experiment.

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Climate warming increases variability of summer North Atlantic Oscillation, raising extreme event risk in Europe (www.nature.com)

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/Lord-Julius on 2025-06-20 10:04:21+00:00.

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Flight tax could raise €100bn to tackle climate crisis, study finds. A CE Delft analysis shows that a flight levy starting at €10 for short-haul economy and rising to €120 for long-haul business c... (www.theguardian.com)

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/-Mystica- on 2025-06-19 16:29:04+00:00.

Original Title: Flight tax could raise €100bn to tackle climate crisis, study finds. A CE Delft analysis shows that a flight levy starting at €10 for short-haul economy and rising to €120 for long-haul business could generate about €106 billion annually.

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A new study models how mushroom networks adapt their strength by changing filament angles – opening pathways to design tuneable, bioinspired materials. (doi.org)

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/calliope_kekule on 2025-06-20 04:36:29+00:00.

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Virtual reality could help stroke survivors regain movement | Study finds virtual reality (VR), when used in addition to standard therapy, can help stroke survivors regain arm movement (www.eurekalert.org)

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/FunnyGamer97 on 2025-06-20 02:41:46+00:00.

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Beyond DNA damage response: Immunomodulatory attributes of CHEK2 in solid tumors (doi.org)

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/Oncotarget on 2025-06-19 18:48:40+00:00.

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Banning Plastic Bags Works to Limit Shoreline Litter, Study Finds. Using crowdsourced data from shore cleanups, researchers found that areas that enacted plastic bag bans or fees had fewer bags li... (www.science.org)

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Original Title: Banning Plastic Bags Works to Limit Shoreline Litter, Study Finds. Using crowdsourced data from shore cleanups, researchers found that areas that enacted plastic bag bans or fees had fewer bags littering their lakes, rivers and beaches than those without them.

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Investigating telomere length in progeroid syndromes: implications for aging disorders (doi.org)

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/AgingUS on 2025-06-19 19:44:09+00:00.

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Short-term moderate caloric restriction in the rhesus macaque attenuates markers of ovarian aging in select populations (doi.org)

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A new study reveals that AI tools undermine our sense of creativity. The research found that people tend to feel less creative when using AI tools, even if they consider themselves generally creat... (www.psypost.org)

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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/Aggravating_Money992 on 2025-06-19 20:33:29+00:00.

Original Title: A new study reveals that AI tools undermine our sense of creativity. The research found that people tend to feel less creative when using AI tools, even if they consider themselves generally creative. The study also highlights how beliefs about personal creativity shift in AI-assisted contexts.