r/science
31.9M members
r/science is a subreddit with 31.9M members. Its distinguishing qualities are that the community is massive in size, and has high 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
: "Women are less likely to die when treated by female doctors, study suggests"
28 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Psychedelics could make mental health worse in people with a personality disorder"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/science
#1
Study
: "A recent Study explored how liberals and conservatives in the US evaluate a person based on their Facebook posts. The results indicated that both groups tended to evaluate ideologically opposite individuals more negatively. This bias was three times stronger among liberals compared to conservatives."
56 posts
#2
Health
: "Current research is trending toward the concept of “food as medicine” – a philosophy in which food and nutrition are positioned to support Health and wellness. A new study provides clarity for protein, fat, carbohydrates, fiber and water intake at various stages in the human lifespan."
30 posts
#3
New
: "A New study shows that loss of visual sensitivity can predict dementia 12 years before it is diagnosed. For the test, people had to press a button as soon as they saw a triangle forming in a field of moving dots. People who would develop dementia were much slower to see this triangle on the screen."
29 posts
#4
Findings
: "New Findings suggest that individuals who frequently engage in self-affirmation — recognizing and reinforcing their own positive attributes and values — are likely to find more meaning in life and are less prone to boredom. "
23 posts
#5
Researchers
: "For the first time, Researchers have formally shown that exposure to PFAS “forever chemicals” increases the likelihood of death by cardiovascular disease."
21 posts
#6
Finds
: "Criminalizing prostitution leads to an increase in cases of rape, study Finds. The recent study sheds light on the unintended consequences of Sweden’s ban on the purchase of sex. "
20 posts
#7
New Study
: "America is going the wrong way when it comes to prescribing antibiotics, with 1 in 4 prescriptions going to patients who have conditions that the drugs won’t touch, such as viral infections, a New Study finds. This may lead to more antibiotic resistance, which kills 48,000 Americans per year."
19 posts
#8
Research
: "New Research suggests psilocybin is safe and has similar side effects to traditional antidepressants"
15 posts
#9
Cancer
: "Many Cancer drugs remain unproven 5 years after accelerated approval, study finds"
8 posts
#10
Adhd
: "Around 27% of individuals with Adhd develop cannabis use disorder at some point in their lives, new study finds. Compared to those without this disorder, individuals with Adhd face almost three times the risk of developing cannabis use disorder. "
6 posts
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