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StudyFinds sets out to find new research that speaks to mass audiences — without all the scientific jargon. The stories we publish are digestible, summarized versions of research that are intended to stir debate: We do not agree nor disagree with any of the studies we post, rather, we encourage our readers to debate the veracity of the findings themselves.
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Launched in December 2016, StudyFinds.org has quickly jumped onto the daily news scene with coverage of high-interest studies for the general population. Each day we seek out recently-conducted research released by universities, peer-reviewed journals, or established companies, with sources vetted by our experienced editorial team. Source
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Search ArticlesWhy Bad Diets May Make Microplastics Even Harder on the Liver
(Credit: Photo by SIVStockStudio on Shutterstock) Polyethylene microplastics caused measurable liver damage in male mice, and the damage was worse when combined with an unhealthy diet. Using advanced mapping technology, scientists pinpointed inflammation “hotspots” inside liver tissue and identified a potential molecular link between microplastic exposure and disrupted liver function, at least in this mouse model.
A Dying Star Is Fueling The Galaxy’s Cosmic Recycling System
Credit for the previous data: NASA, ESA, C. R. O’Dell (Vanderbilt University) and M. Meixner, P. McCullough and G. Bacon (Space Telescope Science Institute) Astronomers found 22 glowing bow shocks around the Helix Nebula, formed where invisible clumps of dead-star debris slam into interstellar gas at supersonic speeds. The shocks shrink and blur with distance from the nebula’s white dwarf, showing debris breaking apart over roughly 3 light-years.
Parents Who Run With A Stroller Report Fewer Injuries, Study Finds
Photo by Fabrício Severo on Unsplash Parent runners who pushed a stroller reported fewer overuse injuries (19%) than those who ran without one (30%) during their child’s first three years. Adjusted for mileage, stroller runners were hurt at a rate of 0.19 per 1,000 miles versus 0.42 for non-stroller runners, a 55% gap that didn’t reach statistical significance.
Couples Who Do This Together Have Stronger, Healthier Marriages
(Photo by Ketut Subiyanto from Pexels) Both couples who exercised together and those who exercised separately reported better communication, better conflict resolution, and less marital conflict than couples who did not exercise. Shared exercise carried somewhat larger associations, though that difference was not statistically significant.
Why Virgin Olive Oil Might Be The Better Choice For Brain Health
(Credit: DUSAN ZIDAR/Shutterstock) A two-year study of 656 older adults found that higher virgin olive oil intake was linked to more favorable cognitive changes, while higher intake of refined “common” olive oil was linked to faster decline. Virgin olive oil is made through mechanical pressing alone, keeping antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds that refining strips away.
Texas Gulf Oysters Are Loaded With Microplastics, New Study Finds
American oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus) feeding on oysters and hermit crabs at tidal marsh in early morning, Galveston, Texas, USA. (Credit: (© Ivan Kuzmin - stock.adobe.com) Wild oysters from two Texas Gulf sites contained polyethylene microplastics in their gills and digestive tissue, most commonly as tiny fibers. Oysters kept in clean, filtered water for two weeks showed smaller detected plastic particles than freshly collected wild oysters.
Oregon Tried To Restrict Guns. Instead, It Triggered A Buying Frenzy
Photo by Gary Walker-Jones on Unsplash Oregon’s Measure 114 aimed to restrict gun access, but background checks surged 157 percent above normal right after the election. The law never took effect. A judge blocked it within a month, yet Oregon still absorbed roughly 63,000 excess background checks 18 months later. Counties that voted against the measure saw the biggest per-capita jump in gun purchases, accounting for 70 percent of the statewide increase.
Teens With More Unstructured Free Time More Likely To Have Broken The Law, 21-Country Study Finds
(Photo by fukume on Shutterstock) A 21-country study of over 58,000 teens found unstructured free time, especially unsupervised hangouts outside the home, closely tracked with reported criminal behavior. The link was stronger than parental supervision or a teen’s moral reasoning, and was second only to having friends who also broke the law. Structured time at home, like homework, family meals, or studying, was tied to lower rates of offending.
A Cosmic Object Unlike Anything Seen Before: Webb Telescope Spots Gigantic ‘Black Hole Star’
Astronomers have discovered a “black hole star,” an extremely bright red spot in the early universe that appears to be a new type of astrophysical object. It resembles an enormous star, but its energy production is closer to what a black hole might generate.
Brain Region No Bigger Than Pencil Tip May Decide How Well People Sleep
(Credit: Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels) A small but powerful brain structure called the locus coeruleus, active during waking hours, is linked to the quality of REM sleep. Imbalanced activity in this brain region appears to disrupt the quality of REM sleep, particularly in older adults. Researchers view the locus coeruleus as a promising target for future work on sleep problems tied to aging, insomnia, and brain diseases like Alzheimer’s, though this study tested no treatment.