A worldwide survey shows that most people reject the idea of unrestricted freedom of expression. Overall, people want harmful social media content, such as physical threats and defamation, to be
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Air pollution affects people’s ability to interpret emotions or focus on tasks, according to a study published in Nature Communications. The authors warn that even brief exposure to high concentrations
If global warming continues, more parts of the planet will become too hot for humans over the coming decades, according to a study published in Nature Reviews Earth and Environment.
Researchers have detected a high amount of poliovirus in several countries in Europe in recent months, triggering discussions about finding ways to keep Europe polio-free, according to an editorial by
Memes may have a darker side in online communities, reinforcing the identity of groups that believe in conspiracy theories, according to a study published in Social Media + Society. Researchers
Researchers from EPFL, Università San Raffaele, and Scuola Sant’Anna developed a new way to reduce muscle spasticity in patients with incomplete spinal cord injury, which may help them walk again,
Social interactions with loved ones boost our immune system and lower the risk of cardiovascular problems, stroke, and diabetes, according to a study published in the journal Nature Human Behavior.
A team from Cambridge University, UK, developed a new way to identify variants of viruses or bacteria that start spreading in humans, including flu, COVID-19, whooping cough, and tuberculosis, according
Online medical consults are not enough to diagnose tonsillitis, according to a study published in the journal Infectious Diseases. The authors emphasise that this method is unreliable and increases the
Face masks and indoor ventilation were key to control the spread of COVID-19, according to a study published in the journal Physical Reviews. These results provide valuable insights to support