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TS-03FD0A001 Aug 2026Experimental research indicates that one night of total sleep deprivation reduces performance on laboratory tasks measuring suppression of unwanted memories, and that this is associated with reduced…TS-F35DFC1A1 Aug 2026Topical products marketed as fat burners (caffeine creams, capsaicin orTS-1C77AD4831 Jul 2026The distinctive round scar on the upper arm of many people born before the 1970s results from smallpox vaccination, which was administered by making multiple skin punctures with a bifurcated needle.…TS-8612C2AF31 Jul 2026A first-in-human clinical trial has begun for an experimental antibody drug that blocks the USAG-1 protein, based on animal research showing that inhibiting USAG-1 can stimulate new tooth growth.…TS-30BADF0C31 Jul 2026A viral social media post attributes the discovery of the anti-aging drug IU1 to Osaka University in Japan and claims it could extend human lifespan to 250 years by enhancing proteasome and autophagy…TS-594E71F830 Jul 2026Raccoons live in most US cities, adapt well to human-built environments, and are studied by scientists for their problem-solving abilities. A raccoon known as "Jimothy" has gained internet fame.TS-533EC0C830 Jul 2026Positive expectations about future outcomes cause measurable changes in attention, motivation, persistence, and decision-making that in turn influence real-world results.TS-D475D6D430 Jul 2026Situational Awareness, a hedge fund managed by Leopold Aschenbrenner, valued at roughly $20-24 billion, unwound public equity positions after July 2026 AI stock losses. In a July 24 investor letter,…TS-2FC5C31230 Jul 2026Frozen blueberries can retain anthocyanin levels comparable to, or in some cases higher than, fresh blueberries because freezing slows degradation of these pigments during storage. Anthocyanins are…TS-8E1D786730 Jul 2026Lavender has a long history of traditional use for relaxation; some research indicates that inhaling its aroma may reduce stress and improve sleep quality in certain populations; and lavender is…TS-0A9F65B629 Jul 2026Swimming pool operators once used copper as a water purifier, then discontinued this practice specifically because copper was too effective at disinfecting water without producing the negative…TS-A7CC74F527 Jul 2026The Instagram post claims that (1) the banana peel folk remedy for mosquito bites lacks robust scientific support, (2) mosquito bite itch is driven by a histamine response to saliva proteins, (3)…TS-60C07FC623 Jul 2026Australia has recorded one of the largest declines in a measure of living standards (real wages and/or real household disposable income) among developed (OECD) economies during the period of the…TS-CCDE4E8C23 Jul 2026Incline treadmill walking at 3 mph and a steep incline (12 to 15 percent) increases calorie burn and the proportion of energy derived from fat compared with running on a flat treadmill, and produces…TS-8221B13F22 Jul 2026An NIH-funded study of 35,000 people using brain scans and genetic data allegedly showed that listening to house music at 120-130 BPM slows biological aging by up to 6 years, lowers cortisol,…TS-4D3456AE21 Jul 2026Doing moderate incline walking after a resistance training session may increase the proportion of energy derived from fat, may avoid large acute cortisol spikes associated with high-intensity work,…TS-548E620116 Jul 2026The post asserts that human attention is a valuable/limited resource, and that reducing internet or digital media use improves cognitive functions such as clear thinking, deep focus, and decision…TS-122E454016 Jul 2026A brief episode of humming substantially increases nitric oxide (NO) output measured in the nasal airway, and this NO has physiological roles related to antimicrobial defense and airway function.TS-E3C5EDC215 Jul 2026Black sesame seeds contain nutrients (zinc, copper, iron, fats, protein) that are used in hair follicle function. Consuming about one tablespoon daily can contribute nutritionally, but it is not a…TS-9E4EBD2C10 Jul 2026A hypothetical news headline linking sunscreen use to higher skin cancer rates would reflect confounding by phenotype and sun exposure behavior, not causation. Correctly applied and reapplied…TS-7F2919637 Jul 2026An exposed online database of roughly 8.3 TB containing about 24 billion credential records (usernames, emails, passwords, and login URLs) was discovered by researchers. Much of the data was in…TS-2C4B467D6 Jul 2026Historical research, principally by A. Roger Ekirch, has documented evidence that in pre-industrial Western societies people commonly slept in two distinct periods separated by a period of…TS-EEC9CB523 Jul 2026The FDA's Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) for aspartame is 50 mg/kg of body weight per day. A 355 mL can of Coke Zero Sugar contains approximately 85 mg of aspartame. Therefore, a 70 kg person would…TS-AE1EC9541 Jul 2026Stem cell derivatives (iPSCs, extracellular vesicles, conditioned media) show early promise for skin rejuvenation, and the field may eventually produce treatments that meaningfully slow or partially…TS-91E02D1E1 Jul 2026Recent DNA testing of skeletal remains from multiple Japanese battlefield sites shows that roughly one-third to one-half of the bodies were female, implying substantial female participation in…TS-9578D80B1 Jul 2026Two research claims are made: