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Researchers discover that just like in mice, human tears contain a chemical signal that blocks conspecific male aggression. Credit: SciTechDaily.comExposure to tears led to less revenge-seeking behavior and lower aggression-related brain activity.New research, published on December 21st in the open-access journal PLOS Biology, shows that tears from women contain chemicals that block aggression in men. The study led by Shani Agron at the Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel, finds that sniffing tears leads to reduced…

A fascinating study has found that sniffing female tears significantly reduced male aggression and decreased activity in aggression-related brain networks. It’s suggested that the effect, which is caused by chemical signals in tears and is also seen in rodents, serves a protective function.Charles Darwin was perplexed by emotional tears; he thought they served no useful purpose other than lubricating the eye. Although shedding emotional tears is thought to be a solely human trait, since Darwin, researchers have found that…

An exterior view of Moderna's clinical manufacturing facility. David L. Ryan | Boston Globe | Getty ImagesModerna and Merck's experimental cancer vaccine, when used in combination with Merck's blockbuster therapy Keytruda, reduced the risk of death or relapse in patients with the most deadly form of skin cancer after three years, according to midstage trial data released Thursday. The combination specifically slashed the risk of death or recurrence of the cancer, known as melanoma, by 49% in patients in later stages of…

The system uses the LED light in the respective exterior mirror to inform the vehicle occupants if a road user is approaching from behind.The latest generation of the Volkswagen exit warning system helps to avoid dangerous situations when exiting the vehicle in inner-city traffic. The assist system can warn the driver and passengers about road users approaching the parked Volkswagen from behind. For example, within system limits, the system can detect cyclists, who are…

As we are waiting for the global iQOO 12 series release, the company announced that it's getting rid of the annoying bloatware with the arrival of Funtouch OS 14, based on Android 14. The new version of the software was announced a couple of months ago and even shared a list of devices eligible for the update. Anyone who has used Funtouch OS knows that iQOO likes to include a set of "Hot Apps" and "Hot Games" with its devices out of the box. With Futnouch OS 14 going forward, there won't be any of those. In other…

by Annette Siller, Technologie Lizenz-Büro (TLB) der Baden-Württembergischen Hochschulen GmbH Topology of the 3-phase direct resonant charging system. Credit: Michael Kokes, HS Heilbronn In the course of the transition to e-mobility, range and charging times are becoming…

In a trial run by , a Cambridge–based biotech company, researchers discovered that a single infusion of a gene-editing treatment called VERVE-101 was able to reduce cholesterol levels in patients. This treatment was tested in individuals with hereditary conditions that made them susceptible to developing clogged arteries and heart attacks. Scientists were able to use techniques to tweak liver gene cells. The researchers a cholesterol-raising gene called PCSK9, which is found in the liver, in order to lower — sometimes…

People with high blood pressure may soon be able to swap the daily pills for an injection every few months. A phase 2 clinical trial has shown that a drug called Zilebesiran can drastically reduce blood pressure for long periods of time with no side effects.According to the American Heart Association’s 2023 report, some 46.7% of American adults have high blood pressure. If untreated, the condition can lead to a variety of complications, including an increased risk of heart disease. It’s most commonly treated with oral…

Tech giant X, formerly known as Twitter, on Friday, announced a new update to their Ads Revenue program for creators, reducing the minimum amount of impressions needed from 15M to 5M.The company tweeted from its official handle, “Now, even more people can get paid to post! We've lowered the eligibility threshold for ads revenue sharing from 15M to 5M impressions within the last 3 months. We've also lowered the minimum payout threshold from $50 (roughly Rs. 4,137) to $10 (roughly Rs. 827). Sign up for a Premium…

Credit: Science of The Total Environment (2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.166769 Perennial grass cover significantly reduces nitrogen leaching from cultivated peatlands, according to a recent study published in Science of The Total Environment. In measurements of Ruukki NorPeat field, the least amount of nitrogen was leached from field blocks covered with grass and thin peat layer. The largest nitrogen leaching came from…