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Subreddit NewsDo you have a college degree or higher in science? Get flair indicating your expertise in /r/science! (self.science)

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EpidemiologyUS states with medical marijuana laws and dispensaries were associated with reductions in traffic fatalities, especially among those aged 25 to 44 years based on analysis of data from the 1985–2014 Fatality Analysis Reporting System. (ajph.aphapublications.org)

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BiologyNew study shows brainless slime can also share 'learned' knowledge by fusion (news.cnrs.fr)

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Chlamydia AMAPLOS Science Wednesday: Hi Reddit, we’re John and Yasser, and we found an unexpected mechanism of cell division in Chlamydia trachomatis unique to this human bacterial pathogen, creating implications for developing Chlamydia-specific therapies – Ask Us Anything! (self.science)

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EnvironmentResearchers have found that nearly 10,000 metric tons -- or 22 million pounds -- of plastic debris enter the Great Lakes every year from the United States and Canada (sciencedirect.com)

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Social ScienceTaking a break from Facebook has positive effects on the two dimensions of well-being: our life satisfaction increases and our emotions become more positive, with these effects significantly greater for heavy Facebook users, passive Facebook users, and users who tend to envy others on Facebook. (online.liebertpub.com)

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Social ScienceEconomists report surging income inequality in United States. The top 1 percent income share is now almost twice as large as the bottom 50 percent share, a group that is by definition 50 times more numerous, (nber.org)

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EnvironmentCalifornia forest survey shows that five years after a severe fire, conifers regenerate in only half of sites burned. Results could help Forest Service prioritize sites for planting. (ucdavis.edu)

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MedicineCells in the amniotic fluid that surrounds a developing baby can revive ageing and weak bones, say UK scientists. The discovery could help babies with genetic diseases, elderly people and even astronauts (bbc.com)

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EpidemiologyViolence spreads like a contagious disease. U.S. adolescents were up to 183% more likely to carry out some acts of violence if a friend had also committed the same act. Contagion extends by up to 4 degrees of separation – from a person to a friend, to the friend’s friend, and 2 more friends beyond. (news.osu.edu)

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MedicineVitamin D Signaling through Induction of Paneth Cell Defensins Maintains Gut Microbiota and Improves Metabolic Disorders and Hepatic Steatosis in Animal Models (journal.frontiersin.org)

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CancerCurcumin, a compound in tumeric, has been found to suppress a tumor's immune system downregulation pathway (cell.com)

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MedicineNew clinical trial shows that simple antibiotic cream could prevent Lyme disease (ctvnews.ca)

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PsychologyResearch suggests that preschool-aged children can learn bias even through nonverbal signals displayed by adults, such as a condescending tone of voice or a disapproving look. (washington.edu)

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MedicineElectroconvulsive therapy (ECT) continues to be an important treatment for preventing relapse of severe depression and sustaining mood improvements, especially in the geriatric community, according to research published in The American Journal of Psychiatry. (psychiatryadvisor.com)

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PsychologyPeople who report using seven to 11 social media platforms had more than three times the risk of depression and anxiety than their peers who use zero to two platforms, even after adjusting for the total time spent on social media overall. (futurity.org)

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Earth SciencePresent-day erosion of Martian polar terrain by the seasonal CO2 jets (sciencedirect.com)

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BiologyMechanism of Successful Horizontal Gene Transfer between Divergent Organisms Explained (tsukuba.ac.jp)

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PaleontologyEarliest known rhinocerotoid fossil has been found in China. (nature.com)

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EnvironmentCould Rudolph and friends affect climate change? Reindeer grazing increases summer albedo by reducing shrub abundance in Arctic tundra (ioppublishing.org)

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HealthRepeated binge drinking during adolescence can affect brain functions in future generations, potentially putting offspring at risk for such conditions as depression, anxiety, and metabolic disorders, a study has found. (alcoholjournal.org)

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MedicineThe bionic pancreas system is proving better in clinical trials at controlling blood sugar levels in patients with type 1 diabetes without risk of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) than conventional or sensor-augmented insulin pump therapy, according to a new study. (upi.com)

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NeuroscienceDistinctive brain pattern may underlie dyslexia: Study suggests reduced plasticity could account for reading difficulties. (news.mit.edu)

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HealthA cross-sectional study of 392 Canadian alternative medicine clinic websites found the majority advertise unproven tests & treatments for allergy & asthma, including dangerous and/or absurd interventions like intravenous hydrogen peroxide & ionic foot bath detoxification. (bmjopen.bmj.com)

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Earth ScienceMagma could be approaching the critical degassing pressure in a supervolcano in the metropolitan area of Naples (nature.com)

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MedicineSunlight energizes T cells that play a central role in human immunity through a mechanism separate from Vitamin D production, potentially explaining why sunlight is associated with positive health outcomes including reduced incidences of autoimmune diseases. (nature.com)

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