Does Childhood Lead Exposure Increase Risk of Depression in Adolescence?
Yes. A longitudinal study published in JAMA Network Open found that higher childhood blood lead levels, even at low concentrations,…
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How Much Caffeine Will Kill You?
For most adults, an oral dose of about 5 to 10 grams of caffeine, roughly 100 to 200 milligrams per…
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Why Do Male Antechinus Die After Mating?
Male antechinus die after mating because an extreme, weeks-long breeding frenzy triggers a massive surge in stress hormones that collapses…
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Is Imposter Syndrome Linked to Perfectionism?
Yes. Recent peer-reviewed research reports that imposter syndrome is strongly associated with rigid and self-critical forms of perfectionism, and not…
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Did a Microwave Oven Cause Fast Radio Bursts?
No. A microwave oven at Australia’s Parkes Observatory produced look‑alike signals called perytons when its door was opened mid cycle,…
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Did a survey find that 74% of Silicon Valley developers would implement features that restrict human rights?
Yes, one recent academic article reports that 74% of surveyed software developers said they would implement a pressured feature that…
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How Was Artemisinin Discovered and How Does It Work?
Artemisinin was discovered in 1972 by Chinese scientist Tu Youyou, who isolated it from the sweet wormwood plant, Artemisia annua,…
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Are Non‑Stimulants as Effective as Stimulants for ADHD?
On average, stimulants are more effective and work faster than non-stimulants for ADHD, but many patients benefit from non-stimulants and…
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What Happened to James Knight’s 1719 Northwest Passage Expedition?
James Knight’s 1719 Northwest Passage expedition wrecked at Marble Island in today’s Nunavut, where the survivors built a shelter and…
