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Scientists have long acknowledged the significance of social bonds in improving quality of life, reducing stress, and prolonging lifespan among diverse species. A new study attempts to explore this subject further, looking into the neural mechanisms behind such bonds in the context of romantic and enduring partnerships.The study, published in the journal eLife, has unveiled the first comprehensive brain map detailing the regions activated in prairie voles during mating and pair bonding.The small Midwestern rodents are…

Women may not have to dedicate as much time as men to staying physically fit and healthy.A new long-term study of over 400,000 adults in the United States has found that after the same dose of physical activity, female individuals gain greater long-term health benefits than males.The study, led by experts at the Schmidt Heart Institute in California, tracked participants' health data from 1997 to 2019, comparing physical activity levels with deaths from certain illnesses. In the National Health Interview Survey on which…

Credit: Norma Mortenson from Pexels A new study has shed light on the crucial role school belonging plays in shaping mental well-being in adolescents. School belonging—characterized by a positive affect towards school, strong relationships with teachers, and feeling socially valued—has long been associated with immediate benefits for students' mental health. …

Addressing the complexity of identifying and measuring long-term effects in online experimentsPhoto by Isaac Smith on UnsplashImagine you’re an analyst at an online store. You and your team aim to understand how offering free delivery will affect the number of orders on the platform, so you decide to run an A/B test. The test group enjoys free delivery, while the control group sticks to the regular delivery fare. In the initial days of the experiment, you’ll observe more people completing orders after adding items to…

Introduction Another year, another T line release from Xiaomi - this is probably the most misunderstood family of devices in the Chinese company's incredibly expansive roster, isn't it? A lot of people still seem to either think the Ts are supposed to be incrementally better than the numbered T-less flagships (so the 13T Pro would be 'above' the 13 Pro, if we're talking 2023 international releases), or that the Ts are outright successors to the numbered ones. But neither option is accurate, the easiest way…

Bitcoin (BTC) ushered in decentralized tokens, it was the very first one to launch. Back then the crypto world was not as glamorous as it looks now. Bitcoin (BTC) is primarily used as a decentralized currency for transactions between people in the decentralized market. Ethereum (ETH) is an open-source crypto project that capitalizes on the power of the blockchain to platform decentralized applications and even other cryptocurrency projects. In 2015, Ethereum (ETH) was launched to the public and it has been…

Smoking has a significant and long-lasting impact on immune responses, with effects enduring years after cessation, a study by the Institut Pasteur reveals. Credit: SciTechDaily.comResearch indicates smoking’s prolonged influence on immunity, linked to epigenetic changes, persists even after quitting.Like other factors such as age, sex, and genetics, smoking has a major impact on immune responses. This is the finding recently made by a team of scientists at the Institut Pasteur using theMilieu Intérieurcohort of 1,000…

In the last few weeks, the crypto market has experienced high volatility. With tokens like Bitcoin and Ethereum losing market value, analysts have said this dip is heavy. However, Dogecoin (DOGE) has found a way to steady itself in the market. Trading between the $0.08 mark, Dogecoin (DOGE) holders are breathing easy. Another token that’s green in the market is Solana (SOL). With a 1.13% rise in market value,  Solana (SOL) trades impressively in the crypto market. With these gains, token holders are trading…

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Conventional wisdom says that you should never leave money on the table when negotiating. But research in my field suggests this could be exactly the wrong approach. There's mounting evidence that a short-term win at the bargaining table can mean a loss in terms of overall trust and cooperation. That can leave…

Unlocking Long-Term Potential: Top 10 Cryptocurrencies for Sustainable Investment in 2024 Cryptocurrencies have gained immense popularity in the financial landscape, presenting investors with new opportunities and challenges. As the market continues to evolve, selecting the right cryptocurrencies for long-term investment becomes crucial. In this article, we’ll explore the top 10 cryptocurrencies that show promise for sustained…