Brazil
2025-02-27 @ 17.09.34 ∈ In English
The loneliness paradox: How media narratives shape our solitude
[People] who believe being alone is harmful tend to feel lonelier after spending time alone in daily life. However, those with a more positive view of solitude don't just feel less lonely in the same situations, they actually feel more positive.
2024-10-12 @ 15.42.02 ∈ In English
2024-07-18 @ 16.53.24 ∈ In English
Twice-yearly HIV drug 100% effective at preventing spread
A twice-a-year injectable drug has been shown to be 100% effective in preventing the spread of HIV, according to the first data from a clinical trial. If approved, the drug offers another preventive option and puts us a step closer to eradicating HIV.
2024-04-02 @ 11.07.11 ∈ In English
2024-02-19 @ 19.59.29 ∈ In English
Scientists shocked to discover new species of green anaconda, the world’s biggest snake
The two species […] look almost identical, and no obvious geographical barrier exists to separate them. But their level of genetic divergence—5.5%—is staggering. By comparison, the genetic difference between humans and apes is about 2%.
2024-02-16 @ 17.00.15 ∈ In English
Flea toad may be world’s smallest vertebrate
Measurements of 46 specimens revealed the average male body length to be slightly over 7 millimeters […] The researchers noted that the smallest specimen they found was just 6.45 millimeters long, which they note is approximately 30% smaller than the previous smallest frog observed.
