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'Night owls' may have worse heart health — but why?
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'Night owls' may have worse heart health — but why?

Emerging evidence suggests that "night owls" are more likely to have poor heart health and a higher risk of heart attack or stroke than "morning larks." Why is that?

Microbes in Iceland are hoarding nitrogen, and that's mucking up the nutrient cycle
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Microbes in Iceland are hoarding nitrogen, and that's mucking up the nutrient cycle

A study in Iceland found that microbes are hoarding more nitrogen for themselves, altering nutrient cycling and leaving less for plants.

Your Genes May Influence Longevity More Than Ever Before. Here's Why.
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Your Genes May Influence Longevity More Than Ever Before. Here's Why.

A decades-long debate may finally be settled.

Humans Reached Australia 60,000 Years Ago, New DNA Study Confirms
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Humans Reached Australia 60,000 Years Ago, New DNA Study Confirms

Genetic data strengthens the case that humans first settled Sahul around 60,000 years ago, using multiple seafaring routes. A large research collaboration between the University of Huddersfield’s Archaeogenetics Research Group and the University of Southampton’s Centre for Maritime Archaeology has helped clarify when and how modern humans, Homo sapiens, first settled New Guinea and Australia. [...]

The Sleep Sound Millions Trust May Be Stealing Your REM Sleep
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The Sleep Sound Millions Trust May Be Stealing Your REM Sleep

Sound machines and “sleep sounds” are often marketed as a cure for restless nights, but new research suggests they may actually be working against the brain. Pink noise is widely used to help people sleep, but new research suggests it may interfere with the brain’s ability to recover overnight. A study from the University of [...]