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Welcome one and all to the futuristic year 2024! It’s been quite some time since our last Saturday post, but we’re back with some incredible stories. Let’s jump straight into the new year, and explore what’s been happening in the world of science and research.
Mortality inaudible
Did you know that older adults with hearing loss who use hearing aids experience far more benefits than previously thought? Researchers at the University of Southern California found that people with hearing loss who use hearing aids have an astonishing 24% lower risk of overall mortality. That’s incredible news for those with hearing loss and could be a game-changer in the way we think about hearing aids.
Lead researcher Janet Choi, MD, MPH, stated, “These results are exciting because they suggest that hearing aids may play a protective role in people’s health and prevent early death.” Pretty remarkable, don’t you think?
Bees vexed
The declining honey yields in the U.S. have left scientists scratching their heads. Is it due to pesticide use, decline in floral biodiversity, or perhaps even sticky-pawed bears? Analyzing data from all 50 states over a period of 50 years, researchers at Pennsylvania State University found compelling evidence linking reduced honey yield to herbicide application and inadequate land use policies.
These findings are vital as they provide insights that can be applied to improve models and design experiments for beekeepers, growers, and land managers. Helping us better understand the mysteries of honey yields and the science behind it all.
Fitness 420
We all know someone who claims that cannabis improves exercise performance, but does it really? Researchers at the University of Colorado at Boulder have made a groundbreaking discovery. Contrary to popular belief, cannabis does not improve exercise performance. The study showed that runners using THC underperformed compared to those doing the sober run, suggesting that THC could increase heart rate.
Professor Angela Bryan said, “It is pretty clear from our research that cannabis is not a performance-enhancing drug.” Ready to change your mind about cannabis and exercise? Let’s dig into this revelation further.
Jurassic hobbits
Fossils once believed to be that of juvenile tyrannosaurs have surprised researchers. As it turns out, the remains actually belong to adults of a smaller species. Quite a revelation, isn’t it? Follow the link below to read more about this astonishing finding.
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