2 h. ago Dragging out apologies 'makes them more effective' than briefly saying sorry, study

Researchers from Royal Holloway, University of London found that using more words when trying to apologise can appear more sincere and makes it more likely to be accepted

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24 h. ago Weight loss jabs could be effective on children as young as six, study suggests

The report did warn that stomach problems are more common among youngsters taking the drugs.

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48 h. ago Is this the end of reading glasses? Study finds eye drops a few times a day can effectively boost vision

They're the trusty pair of spectacles that help you read recipes, write letters or get stuck into the latest crime novel. But reading glasses could soon be a thing of the past.

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6 d. ago Linking of oil giants to major heatwaves marks ‘leap forward’ for legal liability cases

Study shows how individual fossil fuel companies are making previously impossible heatwaves happen and could have to pay compensationCarbon emissions from the world’s biggest fossil fuel companies have been directly linked to dozens of deadly heatwaves for the first time, according to a new analysis. The research has been hailed as a “leap forward” in the legal battle to hold big oil accountable for the damages being caused by the climate crisis.The research found that the emissions from any one of the 14 biggest companies were by themselves enough to cause more than 50 heatwaves that would otherwise have been virtually impossible. The study shows, in effect, that those emissions caused the heatwaves. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Carbon emissions from oil giants directly linked to dozens of deadly heatwaves for first time

Study shows how individual fossil fuel companies are making previously impossible heatwaves happen and could have to pay compensationCarbon emissions from the world’s biggest fossil fuel companies have been directly linked to dozens of deadly heatwaves for the first time, according to a new analysis. The research has been hailed as a “leap forward” in the legal battle to hold big oil accountable for the damages being caused by the climate crisis.The research found that the emissions from any one of the 14 biggest companies were by themselves enough to cause more than 50 heatwaves that would otherwise have been virtually impossible. The study shows, in effect, that those emissions caused the heatwaves. Continue reading...

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1 week ago New study reveals the brutal effect space travel has on the human body

It's one of mankind's biggest achievements - but travelling to space takes a toll on crucial cells in the human body, according to a new study.

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2 w. ago Third of children do not play outdoors after school, UK research finds

Study finds outdoor play has positive effect on children’s social and emotional skillsOne in three children do not play outdoors after school and a fifth do not at the weekend, according to research that found outdoor play has a beneficial impact on young people’s developing social and emotional skills.The University of Exeter study looked at data from 2,500 children between sevenand 12 from the multiethnic Born in Bradford research programme, which tracks the health, development and wellbeing of mothers and children from pregnancy onwards. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Not drinking enough water causes greater biological response to stress – study

The study looked at the effects of hydration on the stress hormone cortisol.

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4 w. ago Dangerous hidden side effect of Covid infection revealed by new study

A new study has revealed that a Covid infection could accelerate the ageing of blood vessels, particularly in women

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