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r/science is a subreddit with 33.7M members. Its distinguishing qualities are that the community is massive in size, and has crazy activity.
This community is a place to share and discuss new scientific research. Read about the latest advances in astronomy, biology, medicine, physics, social science, and more. Find and submit new publications and popular science coverage of current research.
Popular Themes in r/science
#1
News
: "US government and chemical makers have claimed up to 20% of wildfire suppressants’ contents are “trade secrets” and exempt from public disclosure. New study found they are a major source of environmental pollution, containing toxic heavy metal levels up to 3,000 times above drinking water limits."
49 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Researchers in China found that exercise reduces symptoms of Internet addiction. Additionally, exercise was found to reduce anxiety, loneliness, stress, feelings of inadequacy, and fatigue, as well as depression, while improving overall mental health"
7 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy helps rage-filled middle-aged man overcome antisocial traits and severe alcoholism - Over a three-year period, this treatment helped him overcome severe alcohol abuse, ease deep feelings of depression, and reduce his harmful, antisocial thoughts."
2 posts
Popular Topics in r/science
#1
Health
: "US Health department condemns private equity firms for role in declining Healthcare access - Government report says private equity investment in nursing homes led to 11% increase in patient deaths."
16 posts
#2
Study
: ""The ick" is a sudden feeling of disgust toward a partner, often for minor things. Study showed physical appearance is a less frequent ick trigger than behavior or personality. 64% of people have felt the ick; 26% end relationships right after. Narcissism and perfectionism increase ick likelihood."
15 posts
#3
Research
: "During pandemic, playful people were remarkably resilient, Research shows: Highly playful people were just as realistic about COVID-19 as others, but they excelled at ‘lemonading’ – creatively imagining and pursuing the positive, discovering moments of joy during difficult circumstances"
13 posts
#4
Ai
: "Ai Reveals Hidden Interior Design Rules of the Cell -- A new tool predicts where proteins fit, opening new frontiers in drug discovery"
11 posts
#5
Cancer
: "Long-Term Yogurt Consumption Tied to Decreased Incidence of Certain Types of Colorectal Cancer"
8 posts
#6
Brain
: "A new study has found that young adults who have recovered from COVID-19 show distinct patterns of Brain activity during cognitive tasks. These Brain activity changes are similar to those seen in much older adults."
6 posts
#7
Depression
: "In some situations, individuals experiencing Depression may perceive reality more accurately, or at least with fewer of the optimistic biases that most people exhibit. Study found that in the context of voting, someone with depressive symptoms is less likely to follow party lines blindly."
5 posts
#8
Climate
: "Trees might need our help to survive Climate change, study finds - Tree ranges are shrinking in response to Climate change but failing to expand into cooler, wetter regions. This suggests that forests are struggling to regenerate fast enough to keep up with rising temperatures, wildfires and disease"
5 posts
#9
Pandemic
: "During Pandemic, playful people were remarkably resilient, research shows: Highly playful people were just as realistic about COVID-19 as others, but they excelled at ‘lemonading’ – creatively imagining and pursuing the positive, discovering moments of joy during difficult circumstances"
4 posts
#10
New
: "A New study found that White young adults who accept color-blind racial ideology tend to show greater romantic attraction to White individuals, while Black young adults who are more accepting of this ideology tend to show lower romantic attraction to Black individuals."
4 posts
Member Growth in r/science
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