Construction of the Autobahn network in Nazi Germany boosted popular support for Adolf Hitler, helping to entrench the Nazi dictatorship. This was not due to concrete economic benefits, but due to its central role in a massive propaganda campaign highlighting recovery and the end of austerity.
https://www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=10.1257/app.20180816

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Researchers have found that middle-aged and older adults with weaker muscles faced a much higher likelihood of developing dementia compared to their stronger peers
https://www.psypost.org/weak-muscles-linked-to-higher-dementia-risk-in-middle-aged-and-older-adults/

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Young adults experience high loneliness despite having large friend networks
https://www.psypost.org/young-adults-experience-high-loneliness-despite-having-large-friend-networks/

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The Russian invasion of Ukraine altered the pornography consumption habits of Ukrainians. The number of weekly civilian deaths was positively associated with the relative search volume for pornography. As the violence intensified , the frequency of searches for sexual content also increased
https://www.psypost.org/big-data-analysis-links-war-intensity-to-changes-in-online-sexual-behavior/

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AI-designed protein shows up to 53% stronger anti-inflammatory effects in animal studies, outperforming existing treatments by restoring brain signaling and highlighting how artificial intelligence and supercomputing could accelerate the development of next-generation anti-inflammatory therapies.
https://www.thno.org/v16p2561.htm

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Moral values in many countries, including US, may over time shift in a more socially progressive direction, due to an asymmetry. Arguments that move liberals in a more liberal direction may also sway conservatives, but arguments that move conservatives to be more conservative do not sway liberals.
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1111149

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New study reveals candida auris can sense CO₂ on human skin and activate antifungal resistance before infection, meaning it can “prepare” itself to survive treatment, study reports
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-29061-8

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Researchers identify a previously unknown mechanism by which melanoma cancer cells paralyze immune cells through extracellular vesicle secretion, revealing a key strategy of immune evasion and offering new insights into potential immunotherapeutic targets for the deadliest form of skin cancer.
https://www.cell.com/cell/fulltext/S0092-8674(25)01316-9?_returnURL=https%3A%2F%2Flinkinghub.elsevier.com%2Fretrieve%2Fpii%2FS0092867425013169%3Fshowall%3Dtrue

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A drug once designed for dengue virus, then quietly abandoned by industry, is suddenly back in the spotlight. Study suggests that this antiviral didn’t just slow the dengue virus, it blocked viral replication and significantly reduced infection rates at high doses.
https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2500179

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A low-fat vegan diet produced greater weight loss than a Mediterranean diet in a randomized crossover trial, driven mainly by eliminating animal foods and reducing oils and nuts, with weight loss linked to higher intake of plant foods, including refined grains and potatoes.
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/nutrition/articles/10.3389/fnut.2025.1666807/full

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When users swipe through profiles on dating apps, their brains make split-second decisions based on 2 cognitive processes: one assesses facial beauty and another interprets “vibe” or social context of photo. A beautiful face is an asset, but combined with displays of wealth or status can backfire.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0747563225002390

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Oral bacterium tied to disability severity in multiple sclerosis (MS). Findings connect Fusobacterium nucleatum with MS disease severity. Increasing evidence suggests that the severe gum disease, periodontitis, may contribute to central nervous system disorders through chronic inflammation.
https://www.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/en/news/94860

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Analysis of income, capital gains, and borrowing of Americans finds 40% of the income of "1% wealth holders" is unrealized capital gains not subject to taxation and 1%-2% is borrowing, suggesting that the "Buy, Borrow, Die" is not a dominant tax avoidance strategy among the rich
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0047272725002178

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Biological roots of PTSD differ strikingly between men and women | Researchers found that men with the disorder primarily exhibit deficits in specific stress-regulating lipids, whereas women exhibit heightened signs of systemic inflammation.
https://www.psypost.org/biological-roots-of-ptsd-differ-strikingly-between-men-and-women/

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Doubting your doubts may increase commitment to goals: when people who were worried about achieving an identity goal were induced to experience a meta-cognitive doubt, they became more committed to achieving their goal
https://news.osu.edu/how-doubting-your-doubts-may-increase-commitment-to-goals/

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Mass shootings are associated with increased local voter turnout but do not change presidential vote choices, showing that exposure to gun violence mobilizes voters locally without producing broader shifts in national electoral outcomes.
https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.adx5418

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Injectable antibodies in nanoparticles could replace hour-long infusions: A much faster, simpler treatment without an IV bag and an hour of getting needled. Just a single 2-ml shot of a solution containing solid nanoparticles packed with highly concentrated antibodies.
https://newatlas.com/medical-tech/injectable-antibodies-nanoparticles/

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Real estate investment trust (REIT)-acquired US hospitals were associated with a greater risk of bankruptcy or closure than non-REIT-acquired hospitals. Concern has grown that for-profit hospital owners are using REITs as a strategy to strip assets from hospitals to generate returns to investors.
https://hsph.harvard.edu/news/hospitals-acquired-by-real-estate-investment-trusts-associated-with-greater-risk-of-bankruptcy-closure/

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Review highlights why Candida auris is becoming increasingly difficult to control, raising concerns for current infection prevention strategies
https://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/mmbr.00187-22

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CTE Is Caused by More Than Head Trauma, New Study Suggests
https://hms.harvard.edu/news/cte-caused-by-more-than-head-trauma

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Updated Comprehensive Review finds that methylphenidate may reduce ADHD symptoms (inattention, hyperactivity) in children/adolescents, but evidence certainty is low. Non-serious side effects (sleep loss, appetite suppression) are common and long-term effects remain unclear.
https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD009885.pub4/full

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