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Sharing a similar positive sense of humor appears to increase the chances of a successful romantic relationship during the early stages of online dating. Recent research published in North American Journal of Psychology It suggests that people with compatible and constructive humor styles are more likely to express interest in dating each other after an initial digital conversation. These findings show that dating apps could benefit by going beyond mere looks and pairing users based on how they make others laugh. The research team from the National University of Manila included Stephanie Kate Tejome, Jenny Rose Sano, Alyssa Michaela Casabuena,…

Earth appears to have a natural climate control system that has helped keep it habitable for over 100 million years. Scientists have long known that this system exists, but the mechanisms behind it have remained difficult to explain. A new study points to a previously overlooked link between sea levels and ocean phosphate availability. Changes in global temperatures have affected the size of polar ice sheets and changed sea levels. These changes affected how much phosphate reaches the open ocean, how much carbon gets buried in ocean sediments, and how much carbon dioxide remains in the atmosphere. Taken together, these…

I have an appointment at 3pm. It’s 10am now and somehow the whole day already feels like it’s out of reach. Maybe you find that you can’t get anything off to a good start. You feel nervous, waiting for something to start or end. Check the time again and again. Even a positively planned event, such as a friend coming to visit later, can feel bogged down. For many neurodivergent people, this experience is called “waiting mode.” Waiting mode refers to a state where you are mentally waiting for the next event, making it difficult or even impossible to concentrate…

Imagine playing the game “20 Questions” with the first question being “Animal, Vegetable, or Mineral?” In the case of the ancient sea insect Perinereis caltolifera, which lives to this day, the answer is surprisingly complex. Like other predatory caterpillars, this species has jaws made of structural proteins and ions. Animals use these hard mouthparts to chew, crush, and consume food. The unusual configuration and behavior of these jaws has led researchers to use the new term “biometals” to describe them. This concept is currently becoming an emerging field of biophysical research. What makes Biometal different? Scientists have traditionally used expressions…

There are widely publicized videos of plastic pollution trapping and harming some of our most beloved coastal creatures. What is less well known is the hidden but far-reaching impact of this sinking debris. A new study shows for the first time that plastic pollution is actively accumulating in the world’s most remote and extreme ecosystems: deep-sea hydrothermal vents. Researchers found that more than 90% of deep-sea snails and mussels living in vents more than 2,000 meters (6,600 feet) below the ocean’s surface are contaminated with microplastics. Much of this contamination comes from polymers such as polystyrene, which are widely used…

Published in Nicotine and tobacco researchThis study analyzed repeated cross-sectional survey data from 9,996 participants aged 16 years and older who reported current smoking. They found that while most smokers (76.9%) reported purchasing cigarettes only from legal sources, in 2025 23.1% reported purchasing cigarettes from an illegal source at least once in the past six months, up from 12.2% in 2023. Our findings suggest that more smokers are turning to illicit tobacco sources compared to 2023. This may partly reflect the economic pressures many have faced in recent years as people look for ways to reduce the cost…

Recent research published in Affective Disorders Journal Studies suggest that adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and who struggle with emotional regulation are more likely to experience symptoms of insomnia. The findings provide evidence that lack of access to effective emotional coping strategies plays a major role in these sleep disorders, especially among young adults. This highlights the importance of addressing mental health when treating sleep problems in ADHD patients. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, commonly known as ADHD, is a condition characterized by differences in attention, concentration, and behavior. Adults with this condition often experience difficulty regulating their emotions in daily life. This means…

An international team led by Hiroshima University researchers has developed a new method to detect subtle early changes in collagen in human skin, before any visible signs of damage appear. This study ACS nano July 16, 2026 It has been revealed that the molecular organization and supramolecular chirality, or structural handedness, of dermal collagen breaks down before the visible fiber network actually thins or fragments. Collagen is a hierarchical substance that forms a highly organized network that supports the structure and mechanical strength of the skin. Traditional imaging techniques can easily identify visible degradation, such as fiber thinning or loss…

Astronomers have found strong evidence that TOI-5882, a sun-like star about 1,300 light-years from Earth, may have devoured one of its own planets. A research team led by University of Michigan astronomer Brooke Cotten has discovered important clues to the star’s chemical composition. TOI-5882 contains far more lithium than researchers typically expect to find in stars of this type. “You’re what you eat, right?” said Cotten, a graduate student researcher in UM’s astronomy department and lead author of the new report. astrophysical journal. “We know that planetary material contains much more lithium than stars. So when a star eats a…

Cambridge researchers have shown how commonly used sweeteners slow the growth of certain gut bacteria. One sweetener in particular, isosteviol, when combined with the antidepressant duloxetine, can significantly impair two important gut bacteria involved in regulating blood sugar levels and gut health, and can affect the body’s immune response. Scientists say more research is needed to understand the actual health effects of this laboratory study. This laboratory study is one of the first to evaluate the direct effects of sweeteners on gut bacteria, particularly when combined with other substances. Sweeteners are widely used in a variety of foods and beverages,…