Pandemic loneliness hits people under 30 harder
The loneliness that comes with the COVID-19 pandemic is particularly hard on people under 30 and those with previous mental health issues, research finds.
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Pandemic loneliness hits people under 30 harder
The loneliness that comes the COVID-19 pandemic is particularly hard on people under 30 and those with previous mental health issues, research finds.
today • ~5 min
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Your wandering mind is a ‘feature,’ not a bug
Researchers have a way to show whether our minds are focused, fixated, or wandering. They've found that a wandering mind might actually be helpful, too.
today • ~7 min
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Sediment bacteria likely adding to Greenland melt
Bacteria may add to melting on the Greenland ice sheet, which covers 656,000 square miles. If it melted, global sea level would rise an estimated 20 feet.
today • ~5 min
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Why you should turn off your camera during Zoom meetings
It's not just to hide clutter anymore—leaving your camera off during your next virtual meeting could help save the planet, too.
Jan. 15, 2021 • ~7 min
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Expert decodes Trump talk, Q codes, and road to insurrection
The co-editor of a book on Trump's language deciphers the "foreboding, apocalyptic" language that preceded the January 6 breach of the Capitol.
Jan. 14, 2021 • ~11 min
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It takes a lot of brain ‘real estate’ to disagree
When we agree with someone else, our brains are calm and focused. But disagreeing kicks our brains into higher gear, researchers report.
Jan. 13, 2021 • ~4 min
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Why has the US COVID-19 vaccine roll out been so slow?
An expert explains the issues with the COVID-19 vaccine distribution in the United States and how the process could work better.
Jan. 11, 2021 • ~10 min
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6 tips for sticking with your New Year’s Resolutions
Research on self-awareness and motivation can help you stick with your New Year's resolutions. Here are six tips to help you keep going.
Jan. 8, 2021 • ~9 min
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5G doesn’t cause COVID-19, but the myth spread quickly
The myth that 5G causes COVID-19 has spread around the world, researchers report. Thankfully, experts debunking the false idea helped.
Jan. 8, 2021 • ~7 min
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