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By:: Shea

September 15, 2021

14 Scientific Findings We Just Learned

Science, luckily, doesn't wait for each of us to learn everything to progress. Here's a round-up of recent scientific discoveries, without the scientific jargon to weigh down your busy brain.

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Unfiltered water makes tea taste better CRACKED.COM Researchers discovered that chemical impurities in tap water, especially calcium carbonate, makes tea taste crisper and less bitter. — Source: ScienceFocus

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Butterflies eat live catepillars CRACKED.COM Recently seen for the first time, cannibalistic milkweed butterflies have been spotted clawing and then slurping up the juices of caterpillars. — Source: ScienceFocus

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The connection between our brain and guts is linked to how we feel about our appearance CRACKED.COM New research shows weaker communication between internal organs and the brain (processed at an unconscious level) may result in increased body shame and weight preoccupation. — Source: ScienceFocus

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For happiness, expect bad news before it's delivered CRACKED.COM If you're waiting for news, studies show those who practice preparing the silver linings of bad news were more content while waiting and experienced less negative emotion after the waiting ended. It also doesn't take away from joy if the news turns out to be good. — Source: UC Riverside

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Screen time may have social benefits for kids CRACKED.COM School-aged children who spend more time in front of screens are more likely to have close friends but are slightly more likely to have disturbed sleep, attention disorders, or lower grades. — Source: ScienceDaily

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Researchers are successfully potty-training COWS CRACKED.COM In an experiment to help reduce air pollution in the future, researchers were able to train 11 out of 16 calves to use a latrine. — Source: EurekAlert

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Repeated contact makes conversations more engaging CRACKED.COM A researcher explains, Moments of eye contact seem to signal when we have achieved shared understanding and need to contribute our independent voice. — Source: EurekAlert

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The oldest known mammal's cavities are 55 million years old CRACKED.COM The cavities were found in the Microsyops latidens, who probably got the cavities from eating fruit. — Source: EurekAlert

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Before they're even born, mammals dream about the world they're about to experience GRACKED.COM By imaging the brains of mice after they're born but before they've opened their eyes, scientists have discovered mice have dreams to prepare them to respond immediately to environmental threats. — Source: ScienceDaily

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People walk slower and more varied in new environments CRACKED.COM Researchers have discovered what New Yorkers have always known: tourists walk too slow. — Source: ScienceDaily

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Office air quality can have significant impact on employees' cognition CRACKED.COM Also, in Boss Speak, indoor air pollution can decrease employees' productivity. — Source: ScienceDaily

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Too much free time can be bad for your mental health CRACKED.COM Higher levels of free time are associated with higher levels of well-being, but only up to a certain point. Having more than 7 hours of free time in a day can lead to decreased well-being due to feeling unproductive. — Source: ScienceDaily

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Brain development is influenced by gut bacteria GRACKED.COM Very premature babies are at a high risk for brain damage because of their undeveloped gut microbiome. — Source: ScienceDaily

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Animals have started shapeshifting to adapt to climate change CRACKED.COM Occurring over a shorter timescale than evolution, some species have grown larger beaks, legs, and ears to better regulate their bodies for rising global temperatures. — Source: ScienceDaily

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