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SEMNAN, Iran — Walking at a brisk pace could significantly decrease the risk of Type 2 diabetes, new research explains. The study points out that increasing walking speed by just one kilometer per hour (0.62 mph) can correlate with a nine-percent drop in the risk of developing the most common form of diabetes. The research …
Our eyes are continuously bombarded by an enormous amount of visual information – millions of shapes, colors, and ever-changing motion all around us. For the brain, this is no easy feat. On the one hand, the visual world alters continuously because of changes in light, viewpoint, and other factors. On the other, our visual input …
via naturalnews: A new report revealed that nearly 70 percent, or more than two-thirds, of active-duty soldiers in the United States are within the overweight or obese ranges of the body mass index (BMI). This is according to Courtney Manning, a national security research fellow at the American Security Project (ASP) think tank, which released …
via foxnews: The report — authored by the Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration (EIA) and published in August — represents the first of its kind since 2018. The EIA analyzed data from 2016 through 2022, and determined that, during that time period, the federal government doled out $183.3 billion in direct and mainly indirect …
Excessive screen time may be taking more from children than their attention. For the first time, researchers in Turkey have shown that blue light exposure can speed up the onset of puberty in male rats, demonstrating a potential link between smart device screens and early childhood development. A joint team from Gazi University and Bilkent …
by Chris Black If Germany flips, we’re going to see some changes on this stupid earth. The Guardian: Rightwing extremist and anti-democratic attitudes are becoming increasingly widespread in Germany, according to a study examining the public’s political views. Commissioned by the Friedrich Ebert Foundation, which is closely affiliated with the Social Democratic party, the study …
A new study suggests that the excess carbon dioxide breathed in by mask-wearers can have major health consequences. “While eight times the normal level of carbon dioxide is toxic, research suggests that mask-wearers (specifically those who wear masks for more than 5 minutes at a time) are breathing in 35 to 80 times normal levels. …
via thebrighterside: The discovery is outlined in a new paper published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, which suggests that the traditional thinking around the formation of OH in the atmosphere is incomplete. Until now, it was thought that sunlight was the primary driver of OH formation, but this new research shows that …
Americans’ cars now have the ‘unmatched power to watch, listen and collect information about what you do and where you go,’ according to a concerning new study. According to the Mozilla Foundation, at least 84 percent of 25 car brands studied have the power to share or sell the personal data of drivers to to …
via naturalnews: A study has found that many early adopters of electric vehicles (EVs) regret their decision and go back to using internal combustion engine vehicles. The study, published in the journal Nature Energy, involved 4,160 early adopters of EVs in California between 2012 to 2018. This found that around 20 percent of these early adopters quickly abandoned …
‘Astronomers have found likely evidence of an Earth-like planet in the Solar System that may be circling the Sun in an orbit beyond Neptune. Physicists, including those from the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, said the planet could be much closer than the hypothetical Planet Nine thought to exist in the far outer edges of …
Electric vehicles (EVs) are often deemed the future of transport, with titans like Ford and Tesla racing to make them. But a new study reveals that ‘more macho’ men may not see this the same way, in the bizarre belief that EVs will harm their image. Dr Michael Parent, a researcher at the University of …
A new clinical trial has reaffirmed the potential of the magic mushroom-derived compound psilocybin to relieve the symptoms of major depression. The study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, is the latest to suggest that psychedelic drugs can provide a new treatment option in psychiatry. https://www.technologynetworks.com/drug-discovery/news/single-psilocybin-dose-once-again-found-to-relieve-major-depression-378331 The study … Single-Dose Psilocybin Treatment …
The surgical N95 mask has been held up as the gold standard when it comes to protecting against Covid. But a study quietly re-shared by the National Institutes of Health in spring suggests the tight-fitting mask may expose users to dangerous levels of toxic chemicals. Researchers from Jeonbuk National University in South Korea looked at …
The top 1% was linked to more than of 17% of emissions, despite many celebrities and pols posing as loud voices against fossil fuels. New research published in PLOS Climate this week found that, of greenhouse gas (GHG) emitted in the United States, 40% of it comes from the 10% of richest households in the …
UAW strike of all ‘Big Three’ Detroit automakers would cost economy $5.6B Less than a month remains until the September 15 deadline for new contracts Union boss Shawn Fain is calling a strike authorization vote next week A ten-day strike by the United Auto Workers that shuts down the ‘Big Three’ Detroit automakers would cost …
Rates of colorectal cancer have been increasing in young people over the past few years — and have gotten a lot of attention in the process. But disturbing new research finds that rising cancer rates in young people aren’t limited to colorectal cancer. The study findings, which were published in JAMA Network Open, “build on data that’s …
(The National Pulse) The number of scientific papers retracted annually rose from just 40 in 2000 to almost 5,500 in 2022, representing a whopping 13,650% change over the past 22 years, with researchers estimating an astonishing 100,000 would have to be withdrawn every year with more thorough vetting. Delivering a blow to the “trust the …
by Chris Black Well, this is good. It will mean that these babies are impervious to fire. We’ve definitely got some brain development disorders going on in America. These people believe in the coronavirus, BLM, and the Ukraine war. It’s a nation of retards. Can’t we just have a law that says you’re not supposed …
by Martin Armstrong The masses do not realize what CBDC really entails. It is marketed as a convenient and modern way to bank. In truth it is a tool for control, an important tool that governments need to usher in the Great Reset. A recent poll by the Bank of Canada aimed to see how …
by TinnRing At least 45% of the nation’s tap water is estimated to have one or more types of the chemicals known as per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances, or PFAS, according to a new study by the U.S. Geological Survey. There are more than 12,000 types of PFAS, not all of which can be detected …
Millions of Americans are at risk of a stroke if they exercise too hard, a study suggests. Researchers found people with carotid artery stenosis, estimated to affect five percent of the country, are at risk of suffering sudden clots in the brain from simple activities like a brisk walk, swimming or even Zumba. During strenuous …
by Martin Armstrong Dutch researchers at the University of Amsterdam and Erasmus released a study entitled “Buy-to-Live vs. Buy-to-Let: The Impact of Real Estate Investors on Housing Costs and Neighborhoods.” The study examined a legal Dutch ban on buy-to-let or rental investments. Researchers studied home prices, sales, and the demographics of residents in areas with this law. …
Next they'll be banning the study of history, due to vulgarity and violence… — Jack Spitz (@JackSpitz5) June 3, 2023 via BBC: A school district in the US state of Utah has removed the Bible from elementary and middle schools for containing “vulgarity and violence”. The move follows a complaint from a parent that the …
A new peer reviewed quantitative study published in Current Psychology finds evidence that far-left extremism is a predictor of violent, psychopathic tendencies & narcissism. Naturally, extreme leftist movements draw in such types who welcome violence.https://t.co/1ndBIYyHhn — Andy Ngo (@MrAndyNgo) May 31, 2023 (2-2) end 45 communism goals. Ideological Subversion works. pic.twitter.com/n1o7S1T3DU — Rayne' (@LibrarianGirl77) May …
