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New research published in Journal of Experimental Psychology: Applied This suggests that people tend to overestimate their understanding of political facts. This tendency to overconfidence is actually most common among people who know little about politics or who tend to be conservative. The findings provide evidence that psychological traits, such as a desire for quick and definitive answers, help explain why some voters have trouble accurately judging their political knowledge. Erica K. Fulton, associate professor of psychology and director of the META Lab at Idaho State University, led a team of scientists to investigate how well people know about their…

When materials are thinned layer by layer until they are just one atom thick, they can behave in surprising ways. In a new study published in natural materialsPhysicists led by researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have observed a series of unusual magnetic states within ultrathin materials. Their experiments support a long-standing theoretical model of two-dimensional magnetism, first proposed in the 1970s. The research team says this discovery could ultimately help inspire highly compact technologies that rely on controlling magnetism on very small scales. The newly observed sequence involves two important changes in magnetic behavior that occur when…

In the Middle Ages, a devastating epidemic wiped out about a third of Europe’s population. The disease was spread through fleas, which carry bacteria plague bacterium. These fleas were transmitted from rats to humans, causing the scourge known as the Black Death. However, the history of plague goes back even further. previous format plague bacterium It appeared during the Bronze Age about 5,000 years ago. This ancient strain infected people across Eurasia for nearly 2000 years before disappearing. However, unlike the medieval plague, this early plague could not be transmitted by fleas. Scientists have struggled for years to understand how…

Researchers at Texas Children’s Duncan Neurological Institute (NRI) and Baylor College of Medicine have reported a promising experimental strategy that may ultimately help treat Rett syndrome. Their findings are: scientific translational medicinedescribes methods that may increase levels of key brain proteins that are destroyed in the disease. This research offers early hope for addressing a rare neurodevelopmental disease for which there is currently no treatment. “Rett syndrome is a rare inherited neurodevelopmental disorder that typically causes developmental regression after 6 to 18 months of normal growth, resulting in severe impairments in motor skills, language, and communication,” said corresponding author Dr.…

In 2009, investigators uncovered a disturbing scandal at a cemetery outside Chicago. Employees at Burr Oak Cemetery in Alsip, Illinois, are accused of digging up old graves, moving remains to other parts of the cemetery, and then reselling the newly emptied burial grounds. When the case finally went to trial in 2015, a surprisingly small piece of evidence played a key role. It was a small lump of moss. New research published in journal forensic research Now, the first detailed scientific explanation of the study has been provided. Researchers explain exactly how moss helped prove that a crime occurred. Moss…

New genomic research on Australia’s koala population suggests rapid population growth could help restore genetic diversity lost during past declines. The researchers found that when populations recover quickly, their increased numbers can encourage recombination, the process of rearranging DNA into new combinations. This genetic mixing can help previously bottlenecked populations regain the diversity they need to support their long-term evolutionary potential. Population bottlenecks occur when the population of a species decreases dramatically. These events often reduce genetic diversity and increase inbreeding. Over time, this genetic damage can reduce fertility, lower survival rates, and weaken a population’s ability to adapt to…

A new study by researchers at the University of Surrey, the University of South Carolina and the University of Central Queensland suggests that much of what we do every day is guided by habit rather than deliberate decision-making. This study psychology and healthwe found that about two-thirds of our daily actions begin automatically and become so routine that they essentially run on “autopilot.” Habits are formed when people repeatedly respond to familiar situations in the same way. Over time, your brain associates certain settings and cues with certain actions. When these cues appear, the associated behavior begins automatically, without conscious…

Researchers at Japan’s Yokohama National University have identified a previously unknown species of marine fungus that has the ability to kill harmful algae that form toxic blooms. The creature was named Argoftra Mediterraneais a microscopic chytrid fungus that can infect a variety of hosts. The chytrid fungi are a diverse group of aquatic fungi, and this discovery suggests they may have a stronger impact on marine ecosystems than scientists previously thought. Researchers have discovered that this fungus acts as a deadly parasite. Ostreopsis cf. ovala species of algae that causes toxic blooms that can adversely affect human health. The study…

New research published in cognition and emotion found that the wording of trigger warnings can have a meaningful impact on how people respond to distressing content, even if the warning itself does not reduce psychological distress. In particular, this study shows that vague warnings can unintentionally cause more negative consequences, while more detailed warnings appear to be less harmful. Trigger warnings (short notices placed before potentially upsetting content) are becoming increasingly common across social media and entertainment platforms. These warnings are intended to help people prepare emotionally and avoid content that may cause anxiety. Despite its widespread use, scientific studies…

The University of Oklahoma Center for Indian Tribal Policy Research recently released a new Sovereign report titled “Purchased/Referred Treatments and Cancer: Overview and Options for Tribal Considerations.” The report, written by Grace Fox (Seminole), the center’s tribal health policy analyst, examines how the Indian Health Service’s Purchasing and Referral Care (PRC) program interacts with cancer screening, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for eligible tribal members. PRC is a program by which the Indian Health Service (IHS) approves and pays for eligible care provided by non-IHS or non-tribal health care providers when services are unavailable or inaccessible locally. This report provides an…