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Male Researchers Self-Praise More

Male researchers report their own study results more positively than female scientists, leading to more citations and better career opportunities. Despite efforts to prevent gender

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Coffee aroma boosts math test scores.

The mere smell of coffee can have a significant placebo effect, improving performance in math tests even without the consumption of caffeine. Researchers at the

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CO2-eating E. Coli bacteria

In a groundbreaking development, scientists at the Weizmann Institute of Science have created a genetically modified strain of E. coli bacteria that can derive all

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Blue Energy: Replacing 2,000 Nuclear Plants

A new membrane could revolutionize the use of osmotic power plants, also known as “blue energy,” and potentially replace up to 2,000 nuclear power plants.

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Antarctic Lithosphere Structure in 3D

Scientists have created a detailed 3D model of the rock beneath the ice in Antarctica, revealing significant differences between the west and east of the

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G-20 Fails to Meet Climate Goals

The G20 countries are responsible for around 80% of greenhouse gas emissions, making them a significant contributor to climate change. Despite the threat of global

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5G Network in Germany Requires Energy of Three Major Cities

The new 5G mobile network standard is set to increase Germany’s energy demand by 3.8 terawatt-hours (TWh) by 2025, with the majority of the demand

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Avoid mass returns with return fees

Every sixth package in Germany is returned, according to a study by the University of Bamberg. This amounts to 280 million returns per year, resulting

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Global Arms Production Surges

The global arms industry saw a significant increase in production in 2018, according to a study by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). The

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Training reduces endurance muscles.

New research from the University of Basel has found that strength training releases a chemical called BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor), which reduces endurance muscle in