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Alzheimer’s theory undermined by accusations of manipulated data – but does not bring dementia research to its knees

Alzheimer’s theory undermined by accusations of manipulated data – but does not bring dementia research to its knees: LightField Studios/Shutterstock A scientist-cum-detective has presented evidence that images used to support the case for amyloid protein being the main protagonist in Alzheimer’s disease appear to have been fabricated. It began as an investigation into an experimental …

Does entitlement make you more likely to cheat? New research challenges popular psychology idea

Does entitlement make you more likely to cheat? New research challenges popular psychology idea: Do you cheat at dice games? beeboys/Shutterstock Why do people cheat? An intriguing study by two Israeli researchers in 2016 put forward a possible reason that has since become well established in the scientific literature and popular media. The researchers reported …

How trauma survivors can harness spiritual contemplation to process stress – new research

How trauma survivors can harness spiritual contemplation to process stress – new research: WindNight/Shutterstock Trauma, such as surviving or witnessing road accidents, natural disasters and violence, can shake up our lives, challenging our core beliefs and views of the world. But this upheaval can also trigger what’s known as “post-traumatic growth” in different aspects of …

Arctic is warming nearly four times faster than the rest of the world – new research

Arctic is warming nearly four times faster than the rest of the world – new research: New research estimates that the Arctic may be warming four times faster than the rest of the world. Netta Arobas/Shutterstock The Earth is approximately 1.1? warmer than it was at the start of the industrial revolution. That warming has …

Was Philip Larkin stifled by his job as a librarian? New research suggests he was rather dedicated

Was Philip Larkin stifled by his job as a librarian? New research suggests he was rather dedicated: Named Britain’s greatest postwar writer by the Times in 2008, Philip Larkin remains justly celebrated as a wry observer of life’s routines, banalities and quiet poignancies. He was a writer who once spoke of poetry as “enhancing the …

Women have always trailed men in research output: how COVID made the situation worse

Women have always trailed men in research output: how COVID made the situation worse: Women lack emotional support as working academics Getty Images The under-representation of women in research is well documented. Emerging evidence suggests that the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated this inequality and disrupted the research enterprise globally. But none of these studies, mainly …

Drug misuse and suicidal behaviour more common on the anniversary of a parent’s death – new research

Drug misuse and suicidal behaviour more common on the anniversary of a parent’s death – new research: Risk of hospitalisation was higher in the same month their parent died, as well as during the two months following. Marjan Apostolovic/ Shutterstock Losing a parent during adolescence and young adulthood can be particularly damaging to mental health …

Mexico: new research shows the link between opening schools and falling murder rates

Mexico: new research shows the link between opening schools and falling murder rates: In Mexico an average of 94 people were murdered every day in 2021, an increase of 76% since 2015, demonstrating a rapid rise in killings across the country. Understandably, researchers and government officials are urgently looking for ways to bring down this …

Hair loss and lower libido among long COVID symptoms – new research

Hair loss and lower libido among long COVID symptoms – new research: Gladskikh Tatiana/Shutterstock About 2 million people in the UK have persistent symptoms after COVID infection, termed long COVID. Commonly reported long COVID symptoms, such as fatigue and shortness of breath, have a significant effect on people’s daily activities, quality of life and capacity …

‘Weekend warrior’ exercise still lowers risk of premature death – new research

‘Weekend warrior’ exercise still lowers risk of premature death – new research: Only exercising on weekends can still be good for your health. Monkey Business Images/ Shutterstock We’re all told time and again just how important it is to exercise for good health. But with our busy schedules, finding the time to work out is …

Face masks affect how children understand speech differently from adults – new research

Face masks affect how children understand speech differently from adults – new research: Drazen Zigic/Shutterstock While mask-wearing is no longer required in many locations, it remains in use as a way to limit the spread of COVID-19. One of the criticisms of masks has been that they make communication more difficult. A recent report by …

Babies can learn language sounds in the first few hours of being born – new research

Babies can learn language sounds in the first few hours of being born – new research: They are soaking up everything your say. Art_Photo/Shutterstock We often think of babies as blank canvases with little ability to learn during the first few weeks of life. But babies actually start processing language and speech incredibly early. Even …

Ancient salamander was hidden inside mystery rock for 50 years – new research

Ancient salamander was hidden inside mystery rock for 50 years – new research: Marmorerpeton Brennan Stokkermans , Author provided In the fairy-tale landscape of the Isle of Skye off the north-west coast of Scotland, the skull of one of the most ancient salamanders ever discovered to date was excavated from Jurassic limestones. But it would …

Obesity: neither genetics nor social background are very good predictors of your body weight – new research

Obesity: neither genetics nor social background are very good predictors of your body weight – new research: There's still much we don't know about body weight. Christian Delbert/ Shutterstock There’s long been debate about whether genetics or the environment people are raised in is the biggest cause of obesity. Obesity rates have tripled since the …

Stronger democracies have seen fewer excess deaths during COVID – new research

Stronger democracies have seen fewer excess deaths during COVID – new research: Lucem_mecul/Shutterstock Through the COVID-19 pandemic, it has become clear that an effective response to an emergency of this nature goes beyond the health system. While strengthening health infrastructure such as surveillance, testing and hospitals is key, we’ve also seen the use of non-pharmaceutical …

How much money do people want to achieve their ideal life? Our research gave a surprising result

How much money do people want to achieve their ideal life? Our research gave a surprising result: How much money would you have to win in a lottery to achieve your ideal life? Roman Samborskyi / Shutterstock Money can’t buy happiness. Many of us are told this at some point in our lives, but that …

ADHD drug shows promise in treating some symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease – new research

ADHD drug shows promise in treating some symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease – new research: Noradrenergic drugs were shown to improve some brain function and feelings of apathy. Africa Studio/ Shutterstock The search for a way to treat Alzheimer’s disease has puzzled scientists for decades. This may be why some researchers are shifting their focus slightly, …